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Nurture makes the kids alright
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2020
» Since Chin was a young boy, his world has revolved around Moo Baan Dek, where he was fed, clothed, schooled -- and loved.
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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.
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Overstretched pension fund needs reform
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2022
» The Social Security Fund's (SSF) pension scheme, which was designed to provide a source of income for those who have retired from the private sector, may not last unless changes are made to strengthen its finances, experts warn.
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Back to the railway future?
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/07/2019
» The idea of an adventure walk through a run-down train yard overgrown with tall trees may not be everyone's cup of tea.
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'Big House' helps homeless adjust to new lives
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/04/2019
» While the sight of downtrodden Bangkokians sleeping in the well-known "Big House" shelter for the homeless points towards efforts to address inequality, it does not necessarily herald their escape from such unfortunate circumstances.
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Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.
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Young mums find relief with state assistance fund
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2018
» Six hundred baht a month may not seem like a lot to many people, but for a low-income family with the burden of raising a baby, the state welfare payment could tip the balance as to whether or not they can keep their child.
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Helping defuse a crisis
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2018
» When Mew (not her real name) got pregnant, she was 16 years old and studying in the final term of Matthayom 4 at a school in the northern province of Phetchabun. She was in despair and was about to give up on the baby, who these days makes her a happy 19-year-old mum.
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Disabled cook up a storm
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2016
» One day soon, Srisopha Meerod expects to fulfil her dream of complete independence, with a home of her own and a future that does not rely on others. She imagines a kinder world where people respect her skills and capabilities.
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Abuse shatters the social fabric
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2015
» ‘Equality of rights between men and women is equally given by nature from the day they are born,” says Supensri Puengkhoksung, who is known as “Pa Ko” for her pivotal role in campaigning to end violence against women and girls.
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