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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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Civic groups seek elderly pensions boost with legislation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2023
» Civil groups are urging lawmakers to speed up passing the Elderly and National Pension Act.
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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.
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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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Calls mount for shift in sex workers' legal status
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/09/2021
» The recent online broadcast of sexual acts performed by Nong Khai Nao and her boyfriend has renewed calls for sex workers to be recognised by law and protected.
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New tax rule to hit berry pickers' income in Sweden
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/03/2021
» Berry picking in Sweden is a highly-sought job among Thai workers, but things may change this year after the Scandinavian country introduced a special income tax for short-term foreign workers.
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Pundits slam 'bid to curb' civil groups
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/03/2021
» Academics and experts have slammed a bill which they say attempts to impose state control over non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
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Bid to register foreign workers to quell outbreak
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2020
» An advocacy group on Friday urged the government to offer to register illegal migrant workers, particularly in Samut Sakhon, as an incentive for them to come forward to authorities for Covid-19 screening and not attempt to run away.
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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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Covid-19 crisis hits hard for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/08/2020
» Elderly people have suffered the most from the massive employment contraction during the economic crisis, although more will be working beyond retirement age, according to an online forum.
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