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Loan scheme mulled for SSO members
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Labour Ministry is considering a housing loan programme for Social Security Fund subscribers after filling its quota for the refinancing scheme within one day.
Dept stands by workers' amnesty scheme
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2022
» The Department of Employment (DoE) is defending its efforts to solve Thailand's illegal migration problem after it was blasted by a migrant workers' advocacy group for failing to come up with a clear and transparent mechanism for illegal migrants to apply for amnesty and work legally in the country.
Businesses urged to take in part-timers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/12/2022
» The Labour Ministry is urging businesses in Phuket to offer more part-time positions, especially in the hospitality sector, in light of the labour shortage that is threatening to undermine the island's economic recovery.
Part-time jobs for students to help solve Phuket labour shortage
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/12/2022
» The Ministry of Labour is arranging part-time jobs for students among its proposals to solve the current labour shortage in the tourism sector in Phuket.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.
Plugging the gap
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thailand has resumed importing legal migrant workers under memorandums of understanding signed with neighbouring countries after the Covid-19 pandemic eased.
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
Dating sites put love on the line
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2022
» Women have been warned against so-called romance scams or online dating fraud which have cost victims millions of baht, a seminar was told.
Labour law change 'illegal'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/10/2022
» The State Enterprises Workers Relations Confederation (Serc) is demanding that the House of Representatives suspend and revise a bill to amend the State Enterprise Labour Relations Act BE 2543 (2000), saying the draft law is unconstitutional.
BMA draws up new plans to help elderly
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will draft an action plan to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, who now make up over 22% of the city’s population.