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Resurgence threatens shoots of recovery
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/01/2021
» The labour market was just starting to bounce back with a lower-than-expected unemployment rate when the fresh wave of Covid-19 cases hit, says Deputy Chairman of the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC), Chalee Loysoong.
Bid to register foreign workers to quell outbreak
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2020
» An advocacy group on Friday urged the government to offer to register illegal migrant workers, particularly in Samut Sakhon, as an incentive for them to come forward to authorities for Covid-19 screening and not attempt to run away.
Push to boost elderly welfare
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/12/2020
» The House committee on state welfare and a network of non-governmental organisations are pushing to pass a new law to ensure all people aged 60 and older receive at least 3,000 baht in living allowances per month.
Virus driving up domestic abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/11/2020
» Incidences of aggravated domestic violence have risen as a result of falling household incomes and increased alcohol consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) says.
SSO asked to give worker loans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/09/2020
» Labour activists have proposed that the Social Security Office (SSO) use profits from the kingdom's welfare scheme to provide quick loans to workers affected by Covid-19's economic impact.
Local app takes on the big boys
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/07/2020
» While most consumers rely on major platforms such as Grab and foodpanda when they want food delivered, residents living in Lat Phrao Soi 101 Bangkok now have "Tam Sang-Tam Song" ("You Order, We Deliver") -- a food delivery initiative designed to foster community spirit and reduce commission fees.
Labour rights advocates call for debt relief
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2020
» Labour rights advocates have called for a debt moratorium at financial institutions as another state measure to relieve the economic impact on informal workers caused by anti-Covid-19 measures.
Workers to feel pinch of grinding economy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2020
» Workers' wages won't stretch very far this year amid a protracted economic slowdown that will hit pockets hard, say experts and labour leaders.
Labour minister: Minimum wage will rise gradually
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/07/2019
» The minimum wage will rise gradually, with increases awarded in those industries able to absorb them, Labour Minister MR Chatumongol Sonakul said on Wednesday.
Future bright for workers, PM says
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2019
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha remains bullish on the future of Thai workers, stressing how the unemployment rate is below 1%.