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Journalists union urges end to culture of chronic overworking
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/02/2023
» The Thai Journalists Association (TJA) has urged media organisations to protect journalists' labour rights, calling for more transparent discussions about their long working hours.
Scheme to give female inmates jobs pays off
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2019
» Female inmates are reaping the success of vocational training prior to their release, part of a project to ease unemployment and cut crime, according to the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).
Govt issues immigration fee waiver
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2017
» Immigration fees have been waived until the end of this month for migrant workers returning home to celebrate the Songkran festival.
No graft in 20 years, says PM
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/09/2016
» Thailand will be free of corruption in the next 20 years, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said Sunday.
Ammar takes flak for job as UC row arbiter
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2015
» The public health permanent secretary is opposing prominent economist Ammar Siamwalla's role in solving a row over the universal healthcare scheme, voicing concern over potential conflicts of interest.
Ministry hopes to impress US
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2014
» A report on Thailand's efforts to improve its Trafficking in Persons (TIP) ranking will be complete by next April, says the Labour Ministry.
Migrants risk benefits to stay in work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/10/2014
» A large number of legal migrant workers who are about to complete four-year employment contracts are opting to go through a fresh nationality verification process alongside illegal migrants to extend their employment, even though the practice could cost them their social security benefits.
Unfairly laid off push for payouts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/05/2014
» Buakaew Waiyawan, 45, worked for a medium-sized company producing corrugated paper and plastic products in Chon Buri.
Fishery working age to be raised
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2014
» The Labour Ministry looks set to raise the minimum age of workers employed in the fishery sector from 16- to 18-years-old in a bid to prevent child labour.
Dissolving House is best way forward, experts say
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/11/2013
» A House dissolution would be the best option to deter political violence amid protests against the blanket amnesty bill, a seminar was told yesterday.