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Covid drives rise in city homeless
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/01/2022
» More people have ended up on the streets in Bangkok after businesses that employed them became stricken by the pandemic or took advantage of them for too long.
Review air quality guidelines: lobby
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2022
» A civic network in the northern provinces is stepping up calls for the government to adjust air quality guidelines to bring them in line with international standards and further the reduce health impact of seasonal air pollution.
High stakes in Chana battle
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2021
» The moniker "daughter of the sea" didn't come from thin air. Khairiyah Rahmanyah, 19, feels she has earned it.
Pension delay for cabinet scrutiny
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/12/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) will seek cabinet approval for its proposal to have new subscribers receive pension payouts at their retirement age of 60 instead of the present 55 years of age.
Pension plan put on hold
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/12/2021
» The Labour Ministry has put the brakes on a Social Security Office (SSO) proposal for new subscribers to receive pension payouts starting at the retirement age of 60 instead of 55 as happens now, a source at the ministry said.
Online courses to help the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 24/12/2021
» With almost 6 million elderly Thais having access to smartphones, three agencies have joined hands to launch online courses helping them stay healthy.
Ethnic customs 'may harm girls'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2021
» Certain local customs are actually forms of sexual violence, including a tradition among an ethnic group in the northern province of Phrae that approves of the marriage of girls as young as 13 years old, according to a lawyer and human rights activist.
UN unveils plan to help refugees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/12/2021
» The "Aiming High" campaign, which aims to increase enrolment in higher education by young refugee women and men, has kicked off in the kingdom, says Giuseppe De Vincentiis, UNHCR Representative in Thailand.
Workers' aid 'discriminatory'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/12/2021
» A group representing migrant workers and stateless people yesterday petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule on the Labour and Finance ministries cash handout scheme, saying it breaches the charter.
Youths want say on climate
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/11/2021
» Thai youths are asking the government for an opportunity to take part in the policy-making process to fight climate change.