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Labour group favours B492 minimum wage over handout
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/11/2023
» A workers' representative has reiterated a demand for a 492-baht flat rate minimum wage nationwide to increase purchasing power, calling it a more sustainable approach than a one-time cash handout.
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TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
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SSF reform 'a must to avert collapse'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/07/2023
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) needs a revamp to function effectively and stay afloat, as MPs and academics fear it might go under in 30 years if nothing is done to improve its financial standing.
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Campaign pledges 'failing indebted farmers'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2023
» Election policies by various parties targeting farmers are aimed at creating short-term results and do not result in lasting income security, a recent forum in Bangkok was told.
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More help for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/06/2022
» The country has multiple pension funds for retirees, such as the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund and National Saving Fund. Those without one rely on the government's old age allowance scheme.
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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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Push to boost elderly welfare
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/12/2020
» The House committee on state welfare and a network of non-governmental organisations are pushing to pass a new law to ensure all people aged 60 and older receive at least 3,000 baht in living allowances per month.
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Thai workers learn Korean to migrate
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/11/2020
» Many Thai workers have applied to take a standardised Korean language test so they can legally work and live in South Korea.
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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.
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Minimum wage to rise next month
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/12/2019
» The national wage committee agreed on Friday to increase the minimum daily wage by 5-6 baht, from 308-330 baht to 313-336 baht, and will propose the rise to cabinet for effect from Jan 1.
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