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Govt drafts new rules on home aides
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/12/2023
» The Labour Ministry is planning to update its regulation to better protect the rights of domestic workers in Thailand, according to an adviser to the Labour Minister, Siraphop Duangsodsri.
Workers can return to Israel after war
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2023
» Israel is willing to welcome back Thai workers if and when the Israel-Hamas war de-escalates, according to the Labour Ministry's permanent secretary, Pairote Chotikasathien.
SSF reform 'a must to avert collapse'
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.
Gun violence reflects failures
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/12/2022
» Incidences of gun-related violence against women and children are a reflection of the government's failures in controlling the sale and use of firearms to the public, experts and observers told the Bangkok Post.
BMA draws up new plans to help elderly
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will draft an action plan to improve the quality of life of senior citizens, who now make up over 22% of the city’s population.
Rising suicide rate worries experts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/09/2022
» Psychologists are concerned about the rising number of suicides linked with depression in the country, and are calling on the vulnerable to reach out in times of need.
More elderly living alone: study
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/07/2022
» More elderly people are living alone and communities and social enterprises can play bigger roles in caring for them, a seminar was told.
More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
SSF changes 'could hurt members'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2022
» A leading Thai economics professor has strongly opposed a plan seeking to allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to withdraw lump sums from the pension scheme or use it as loan collateral.
Online courses to help the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2021
» With almost 6 million elderly Thais having access to smartphones, three agencies have joined hands to launch online courses helping them stay healthy.