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Poll parties vow more money for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2023
» Political parties aim to win the hearts of elderly voters by granting them an old age allowance ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht, according to a policy dialogue organised by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and the National Health Commission Office.
Fund changes lives with scholarships
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/01/2023
» Before she received a scholarship to become a certified nursing assistant, Naiyana Pannok, 21, and her mother used to rely solely on wages she and the mother made, about 100 baht to 200 baht a day.
Loan scheme mulled for SSO members
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2022
» The Labour Ministry is considering a housing loan programme for Social Security Fund subscribers after filling its quota for the refinancing scheme within one day.
'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.
Shrine draws attention over relocation plan
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/06/2020
» Many who have heard of Chulalongkorn University's plan to construct a high-rise structure at the site of the Thapthim Goddess Shrine in the Saphan Lueang neighbourhood hope the development will spare this highly revered shrine.
Academics push for a welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2019
» The country should embrace a welfare state which can be made possible by having a secure source of financing and tax reform, a forum was told.
Fairer debt collection fees urged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/10/2018
» Consumer rights advocates have urged the government to roll out rules for fair debt collection fees, saying some are still resorting to unscrupulous tactics.
Din Daeng gets new lease on life
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/07/2018
» Families in old Din Daeng flats are starting to move into their new homes in a 28-storey residential building in the community, with assurances that their well-being and safety are not under threat.
Never-never (be alone) land
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2018
» Unlike other urban areas where people commonly live alone and the elderly stay indoors, the Rung Manee Pattana community in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district is serving as a role model for the social activities and healthcare services it offers to senior citizens.
Women's groups urge better care for violence victims
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/12/2017
» Women's rights groups are calling for better treatment by state officials for female victims of violence and more supportive measures to help them seek justice and cope with their ordeals.