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The war on abuse begins at home
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/04/2019
» A bill that is aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence by promoting the development of family has been passed by the legislative body and will be submitted for royal endorsement.
'Big House' helps homeless adjust to new lives
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/04/2019
» While the sight of downtrodden Bangkokians sleeping in the well-known "Big House" shelter for the homeless points towards efforts to address inequality, it does not necessarily herald their escape from such unfortunate circumstances.
Muslim women reclaim their rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2019
» Forced marriages in some families in the deep South, which have left many women suffering in silence, is a perversion of the Muslim religion and victims should speak out, a recent seminar was told.
Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.
Domestic violence reports soar in 2019
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/01/2019
» Just over two weeks after the new year began, reports of domestic violence doubled from the rate of the same period last year. However, rights advocates say agencies in charge of handling the problem are slow to react and tend to view it as merely a family issue.
Victims of domestic violence find their voice
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/12/2018
» Rung, 19, was working as a dental assistant at a private clinic in Samut Prakan province around the time she began seeing her boyfriend.
Young mums find relief with state assistance fund
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2018
» Six hundred baht a month may not seem like a lot to many people, but for a low-income family with the burden of raising a baby, the state welfare payment could tip the balance as to whether or not they can keep their child.
Street vendor rules in Bangkok 'hurting tourism'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/11/2018
» City Hall's efforts to regulate the use of pavements is damaging one of Thailand's biggest tourism draws, an expert at Chulalongkorn University's Urban Design and Development Centre (UCDC) has warned.
Bid to protect Muslim girls who marry
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/11/2018
» The Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICT) is drafting a new rule aimed at better protecting Muslim girls below the age of 18 who are to wed, says a member of the Sheikhul Islam Office (SIO).
Women urged to speak up on abuses
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/11/2018
» A campaign in Bangkok on Thursday urged Thai women to overcome cultural practices that make them susceptible to acts of violence and sexual assault.