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'Learning boxes' help boost skills
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/08/2022
» The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the education system, affecting how students learn and testing teachers' ability to keep students engaged in online classes.
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.
Parties told to vet members more strictly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2022
» A network of civil groups on Thursday stepped up calls for political parties to tighten the potential election candidate screening process after a Move Forward Party (MFP) Bangkok city councillor became embroiled in a sex scandal.
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.
Opposition to SSF changes builds steam
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/06/2022
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has submitted an open letter objecting to a proposed amendment to the social security law, saying it does not bode well for the stability of the Social Security Fund.
Public split on pension payout
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/05/2022
» The cabinet's decision to approve a Labour Ministry amendment on May 10, which would allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to get a partial advance on their pension and use their pension as collateral for loans, has been met with both cheers and concern.
Cabinet frets over early pension plan
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/05/2022
» Cabinet ministers voiced their concerns that a legal amendment being pursued could destabilise the Social Security Fund (SSF).
Govt values workers, PM insists, as all eyes turn to wage rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/05/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday marked Labour Day with a commitment that the government will ensure job security and a better quality of life to help people develop and realise their full potential.
'Zero dropouts' billed as new school mantra
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/03/2022
» Bee Inthanon, 11, a fifth-grade student of Sin Rae Siam School in Ratchaburi's Suan Phueng district, knows all about hardship. For him, studying is a luxury -- second to putting bread on the table.
Deal opens up job market in Saudi Arabia
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/03/2022
» Thai and Saudi Arabian labour ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the export of Thai labour that includes ensuring good conditions for workers in the Gulf state.