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Domestic violence law 'fails to provide victim protection'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2023
» Despite the Domestic Violence Victim Protection Act having been introduced 16 years ago, the law still fails to provide adequate protection for those suffering abuse at home, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were told at a recent seminar.
Unemployment fears on the rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2019
» Labour rights advocates have questioned the government's claim of more businesses opening shop as opposed to closing down, insisting that new companies may not be hiring as many workers as expected.
Muslim women reclaim their rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/03/2019
» Forced marriages in some families in the deep South, which have left many women suffering in silence, is a perversion of the Muslim religion and victims should speak out, a recent seminar was told.
WeMove calls for police restructure
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/09/2017
» A women's group has joined the call for the separation of the police's investigation work from the Royal Thai Police (RTP) in the ongoing reform of the police force, saying police investigators need real independence to maintain transparency and efficiency.
Seminar suggests direct vote for PM
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/07/2014
» Future prime ministers should be directly elected by popular vote, a coup-sponsored seminar on national reform was told yesterday.
Dissolving House is best way forward, experts say
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/11/2013
» A House dissolution would be the best option to deter political violence amid protests against the blanket amnesty bill, a seminar was told yesterday.
Yingluck vows to consider labour wishlist
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has pledged to review 11 demands which labour unions say are urgently needed to improve the rights and conditions of workers
Worker bills overlooked in House drama
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/06/2012
» Labour leaders have slammed the government for focusing too much on the constitutional amendment and reconciliation bills at the expense of worker-backed social security legislation and other bills focusing on bread-and-butter issues.
Employers side-step pay hike
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/05/2012
» Labour groups say workers are being ripped off by employers after the 300-baht minimum wage policy was introduced and have called on the Pheu Thai Party to rectify the situation.