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400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Ministry plans boost for Social Security Fund with improved benefits
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has promised a host of improved benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members starting next year, including a higher allowance during maternity leave.
Office of Transport to invest almost B9bn to expand water transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning (OTP) plans to invest 8.87 billion baht to improve water transport networks in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.
Government steps in over vaping mums
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) has stepped in to help two children whose young mothers were seen in a video clip vaping next to them.
Employers chased for social security contributions
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is planning to go after employers who have failed to pay their portions of the mandatory contribution to the Social Security Fund.
Police ‘violated teen mall shooter’s rights’
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 20/07/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has indicated that the actions of police officers who released photos and video of a 14-year-old boy who killed three people during a shooting rampage at Siam Paragon last October violated his human rights.
Police say short-circuit suspected in house fire
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/06/2024
» A fire broke out on Saturday night at an old half-concrete half-wooden house previously owned by Gen Chatichai Choonhavan, and now occupied by Tisana Choonhavan, a Move Forward Party (MFP) MP for Bangkok.
Help for disabled goes online
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has joined hands with the Public Health Ministry to launch a digital one-stop-service platform for disabled person ID cards and disability grant applications.
Don’t give to beggars, Varawut says
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/06/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa has asked people to stop giving money to beggars as they are increasing in number, with some making almost 100,000 baht a month.
Disabled to benefit from birthday project
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 31/05/2024
» The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has announced its project to celebrate the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King.