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New call for rights body
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/01/2017
» Consumer advocates have called on the government to speed up work setting up an independent body to ensure consumer rights protection.
Consumer advocates target 'confusing' drug names
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/12/2016
» Consumer advocates have urged authorities to rein in drug manufacturers that brand their products with names similar to those of established brands, in a bid to prevent patients from mistakenly using them.
Risky behaviour seen in 10-20% of young Thais
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2016
» Between 10% and 20% of young Thais aged 15-25 years engage in risky behaviour such as drinking, smoking, unsafe sex and gambling, a university research study has found.
Excessive bleaching agent found in sugar
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/08/2016
» At least two household brands of coconut palm sugar were found to contain an excessive amount of a bleaching agent, according to the Foundation for Consumers.
Israel set to investigate Thai deaths
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/06/2015
» Israel says it will look into claims that employers mistreated Thai workers after the deaths of 72 migrant workers over the last three years.
Ministry gets tough on workplace safety
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/04/2015
» The Labour Ministry says it is adopting stricter measures against employers who fail to provide a safe and healthy work environment for their employees.
Basil, cow pea tainted, survey finds
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/03/2015
» Kaprao or holy basil leaves sold at markets contain the highest levels of chemical residue out of 10 types of produce in a random test by food safety campaigners.
How lives are turned inside out
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/01/2015
» For many inmates who are about to be released from jail, career training and advice on personal finance are crucial in helping them prepare for reintegration into a society they left long ago.
Israel workers face drug tests
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/12/2014
» The Labour Ministry is to carry out drug tests and background checks on Thais who want to work in Israel.
Drug test for workers heading to Israel
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/12/2014
» The Department of Employment will impose strict screening for Thai workers wanting to work in Israel, following reports that 55% of Thai workers employed in that country were involved in illicit drug use and smuggling.