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A Thai actor takes the stage at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.
New movies out this week: May 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/05/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Work permits and Thailand labour law: A foreign worker's compliance guide
Published on 18/01/2024
» Navigating the complexities of work permits and labour laws in a foreign country can be a daunting task for expatriates and international companies. With Thailand being a popular destination for foreign workers, understanding its specific legal requirements is crucial. This article aims to provide a guide by simplifying and explaining the essential aspects of work permits and Thailand Labour Law, providing a reliable resource for expatriates, international companies, and HR departments.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Social work symposium in Bangkok
Life, Published on 22/03/2023
» In celebration of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day 2023, the Asean Training Centre for Social Work and Social Welfare is holding an international symposium on the theme "Human Security Is Global Security", at Novotel Bangkok Platinum Pratunam, Phetchaburi Road on Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
Reminiscing a bygone time
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/04/2022
» The novel coronavirus pandemic has subdued Khao San Road for more than two years. It was not until recently that the neon-lit street showed a flicker of life. However, officials have banned the annual water fight to avoid the risk of an outbreak for the third year running, dashing hopes of a revival.
Pregnancy trap for workers in controversial Japan scheme
AFP, Published on 12/04/2022
» TOKYO: When Vanessa, a worker with Japan's "technical intern" programme, told her supervisors she was pregnant, she says they first suggested an abortion and then pressured her to quit.
A place under the sun
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 25/03/2022
» Though Thailand has a reputation of being accepting of the LGBTQI+ community, legal rights haven't been extended, with existing discrimination and the almost daily fight to be treated as equals continuing. To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognising the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community, which is on March 31, Guru speaks with trans individuals about navigating their lives in the professional world.
Ukraine museum scrambles to save art in city of Kharkiv
Life, Published on 11/03/2022
» As Russian forces pound the city with artillery and airstrikes, staff at the main museum in Kharkiv raced to get priceless artworks to safety, many of them by Russian artists.