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Anti-smoking driveaimed at workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/10/2014
» Almost 90% of low-income workers dealt with by a people's rights association tend to smoke, struggle with debt and have a low quality of life, a study has shown.
Farm debt risks food supply
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/09/2014
» Academics have called on the government to support farmers who are losing their rice fields to lenders.
Thailand progress on underage workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/04/2014
» Progress has been made in solving the child labour problem in Thailand, an International Labour Organisation regional officer said.
Kanit issues legal reform call
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/04/2013
» The justice system must be overhauled to protect people's rights and freedoms, Legal Reform Committee chairman Kanit Na Nakorn says.
Govt's plan 'lacks input from public'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/03/2013
» Academics and civic groups yesterday criticised the infrastructure loan bill for lacking public input, and the government for failing to get its priorities straight.
Asean urged to exchange health records of all migrant workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/10/2012
» Health advocates have urged Asean governments to take better care of migrant workers, including those with HIV/Aids, to prevent diseases from spreading.
Contract farms 'need regulating'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/06/2012
» The government should establish a central agency to ensure that contract farming is fair to farmers, experts say.