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News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2023
» The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/10/2023
» Thailand's democracy has not progressed much since the Oct 14 1973 student uprising, a forum was told.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2023
» About 600 workers demanded the government to end what they call unfair employment conditions and promote job security during a rally to mark World Day for Decent Work on Saturday.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/09/2023
» The government should boost the country's short-term economic growth by expanding state welfare policies to reduce inequalities in society, academics said at a seminar organised by the Thai Journalists' Association yesterday.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/07/2023
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) needs a revamp to function effectively and stay afloat, as MPs and academics fear it might go under in 30 years if nothing is done to improve its financial standing.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/06/2023
» Thailand aims to produce around 800,000 skilled workers next year in targeted industries, including intelligent electronics, next-generation automobiles and healthcare.
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/02/2023
» The Ministry of Labour plans to organise a formal public hearing on Feb 28 about its new regulation concerning a plan to lift the salary ceiling used in calculating the monthly contribution by salaried employees to the Social Security Fund (SSF).
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2023
» Labour and migrant workers' rights advocacy groups are stepping up pressure on the Social Security Office (SSO) to honour its promise to hold an election to pick its board members next month.
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.