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First vaccine doses for city homeless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/06/2021
» The Department of Social Development and Welfare and homeless advocacy groups have arranged first doses of Covid-19 vaccines for the city's homeless.
Workers up in arms after jabs halted
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/06/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has come under heavy criticism after it abruptly postponed vaccinations in Bangkok for people insured under Section 33 of the Social Security Act to June 28.
9.2m workers don't need app to book jabs
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/05/2021
» More than 9 million employees under Section 33 of the Social Security Act are not required to register for Covid-19 vaccination via the government's Mor Prom app as they are eligible to get their shots next month, says Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Bodies of slain Thais to return home
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/05/2021
» The bodies of two Thai workers killed in Israel in a rocket strike by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on Tuesday will arrive in Thailand next Wednesday, says Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.
SSO looks to cut SSF contributions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/05/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is to seek the cabinet's approval to cut social security fund (SSF) contributions to support those affected by Covid-19 for three months.
Labour union urges extra vaccinations
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2021
» A labour group yesterday called on the government to speed up Covid-19 vaccine distribution to all the country's workers, including migrants, as part of their demands to mark Labour Day on Saturday.
Never too old to get physical
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/04/2021
» The elderly in Bangkok's Din Daeng district gather regularly to exercise. They are aware of research which suggests that exercising in their middle age is likely to keep them in good health for many years to come.
Most elders 'don't need' outside help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/04/2021
» A study carried out by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) has found that most senior citizens below the age of 69 can still take care of themselves.
Factory closure leaves 1,300 jobless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/03/2021
» More than 1,300 workers at a clothing and underwear factory in Samut Prakan's Bang Sao Thong district turned up for work yesterday morning only to find they had lost their jobs.
Hit broadcasters of rape where it hurts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2021
» Fines do not stop TV producers from romanticising rape in soap operas but boycotts of products that generate vital advertising revenue might do the trick, says a women's rights group.