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Resurgence threatens shoots of recovery
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/01/2021
» The labour market was just starting to bounce back with a lower-than-expected unemployment rate when the fresh wave of Covid-19 cases hit, says Deputy Chairman of the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC), Chalee Loysoong.
Govt opposes jobseekers' HIV tests
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2020
» The Labour Ministry is asking businesses to stop testing jobseekers for HIV/Aids as a part of its bid to end discriminatory practices in the workplace.
Virus driving up domestic abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/11/2020
» Incidences of aggravated domestic violence have risen as a result of falling household incomes and increased alcohol consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) says.
Myanmar voters feel cheated
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/11/2020
» Myanmar voters say preparations for early voting in Thailand for their Nov 8 general election were poor and many voters missed out as a result.
Cafe Amazon pulls out of campus
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/10/2020
» Cafe Amazon, one the country's best-known franchises, has decided not to open a branch at the law faculty of Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus following social media outcry over an expired business contract.
Big push to get the elderly online
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/10/2020
» Learning about digital technology and modern communication will help improve elderly people's access to emergency assistance and enable them to keep abreast of changes in society, attendees of a recent seminar learned.
Mitsubishi Elevator sacks hundreds of workers as virus hits sales
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/10/2020
» Mitsubishi Elevator Asia Co has sacked 689 workers from its workforce because of falling sales since the start of the the coronavirus pandemic.
More abuse claims at Sarasas school
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/10/2020
» The private school at the centre of abuse allegations was rocked by yet more claims of maltreatment on Thursday.
SSO defends Sri Panwa investment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/09/2020
» A senior Social Security Office (SSO) official on Tuesday defended its investment in Sri Panwa Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, saying it is in line with SSO regulations.
Delivery platforms face rights pressure
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/09/2020
» Calls have intensified for owners of app-based delivery platforms to offer welfare protection to those who make the delivery rounds, according to an online seminar.