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Ministry pledges to safeguard pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/08/2023
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has vowed to protect welfare benefits for the elderly following the introduction of a new regulation that has restricted access for many ageing citizens.
Govt urged to scrap new pension rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has called on the caretaker government to consider revising a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Pension rule change draws fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2023
» Critics have slammed the outgoing government for issuing a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Pay hikes 'not tied to polls'
News, Published on 03/03/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has come under fire as the government plans a pay raise for local leaders in what some see as a move to woo their support ahead of the upcoming general election.
Typhoon Noru to hit northeastern provinces Wednesday night
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2022
» Typhoon Noru is forecast to reach the northeastern provinces of Amnat Charoen and Ubon Ratchathani as a tropical storm on Wednesday night, bringing nationwide heavy rain.
3 generals had little say in reshuffle
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/09/2022
» The result of the latest annual military reshuffle shows that the power of the "three brothers in arms" has diminished as they had little say in key army appointments, according to a source.
Stranded foreigners receive visa relief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/04/2020
» The government has relaxed visa rules for foreign visitors and those from neighbouring countries holding a temporary border pass since they are unable to leave the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
So who wields influence now?
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 28/05/2019
» The passing of Privy Council president Gen Prem Tinsulanonda is unlikely to diminish the political power wielded by the "three military brothers" led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, according to a military source.
Govt stands by Feb 24 poll date
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/12/2018
» The government on Saturday stood firm on its political roadmap and Feb 24 general election amid media reports the polls were likely to be pushed back for a month for a technical reason.
Ex-mayor gets jail for journo strip incident
News, Chakrapan Nathanri, Published on 22/06/2018
» KHON KAEN: A local court has sentenced former Ban Phai municipality mayor Premsak Piayura to two months in jail without suspension for detaining a journalist and forcing him to strip, after the reporter revealed his apparent engagement to an underage girl.