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Sri Lankans to replace fleeing Cambodian workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The government is drawing up a plan to replace Cambodian workers who have returned to their country due to the ongoing border tensions with workers from Sri Lanka, according to the Labour Ministry yesterday.
Maritime law set for change
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/05/2025
» The cabinet has approved in principle a draft amendment to the Maritime Labour Act, aiming to improve labour protections for seafarers and bring Thai law in line with international standards.
Workplace accidents targeted
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has announced an ambitious target to reduce serious workplace accidents and work-related deaths.
Review of hike in pension age
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 18/03/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) says a potential increase in the retirement age for pension eligibility from 55 to 65 is a recommendation from the International Labour Organization (ILO) and has yet to be applied in Thailand.
Uyghurs are safe, EU told
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 15/03/2025
» The Foreign Affairs Ministry has acknowledged the European Parliament's resolution on Thursday condemning Thailand over the deportation of Uyghurs to China and issues related to its lese-majeste law, saying it is committed to maintaining cooperation and a partnership with the European Union (EU).
European Parliament condemns Thailand for human rights violations
Online Reporters, Published on 14/03/2025
» The European Parliament passed a resolution on Thursday condemning Thailand for its lese-majeste law and the deportation of Uyghurs to China.
Mahidol signs MoU on regional medical services
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/02/2025
» The International Labour Organization (ILO) and Mahidol University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to further collaborate, share expertise and build capacity to achieve universal health and social protection in the region.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.
Thai govt seeks to prevent Social Security Fund collapse
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 01/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Sunday pledged to explore measures to prevent a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) a decade from now as a result of insufficient funding.
Wage hike to B400 unlikely before Oct 1
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/04/2024
» The promised nationwide increase in the minimum daily wage will probably not come until Oct 1, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.