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Reforming Thailand: a dual challenge
Oped, Boonwara Sumano and Saliltorn Thongmeensuk, Published on 18/01/2023
» Thailand needs to gain competitiveness in the global economy. However, two hindrances come to mind: old leaders and outdated laws.
16 Days: Just say no to sexual violence
News, Boonwara Sumano & N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 08/12/2021
» This Friday is not only Human Rights Day but also the last day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign that began on Nov 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
New tactics to help migrant workers
Oped, Boonwara Sumano and N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 28/07/2021
» It is now clear that this pandemic has hit vulnerable populations the hardest. Despite being one of the most vulnerable groups in society, migrant workers, including their family members, have been left with little care from the government. Despite helping the Thai economy for so long, there is no clear policy and little assistance to support migrant workers during this pandemic. This has to change if we seriously want to curb this crisis.
Closing worker camps needs a rethink
Oped, Boonwara Sumano and N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 07/07/2021
» On June 27, the government announced that accommodation for workers both inside and outside of construction sites, transformation sites or demolition sites would be temporarily closed, while movement of workers would be prohibited temporarily for at least 30 days. The government reacted quickly in response to the growing number of clusters of Covid-19 cases. However, the government should also realise that closing down camp sites alone may not be able to help contain the virus unless there are measures to properly address the movement and health of migrant workers as follows.
Migrant workers must get shots too
Oped, Boonwara Sumano & N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 23/06/2021
» On March 4, the Ministry of Labour planned to discuss with the Social Security Board about offering free Covid‐19 vaccines to migrant workers who were insured under the social security programme. Migrant workers are vital to Thai industries and the economy; therefore, they should not be left out of the vaccination programme, said the labour minister.
A 'culture of silence' at work is not OK
Oped, Boonwara Sumano and N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 10/03/2021
» Every year on March 8, we celebrate International Women's Day to recognise the progress we have made in women's social, economic and political advancement. And every year, we still hear about heart-rending incidents that make us realise that we still have a long way to go towards a safer world for women and girls.
Time to give child protection a boost
Oped, Boonwara Sumano & Natinee Na Chiangmai, Published on 12/08/2020
» In the first half of this year, there were numerous reports of violence against children. Many of these cases share a similar pattern -- those responsible for the violence are people close to the child. According to statistics from the 1300 hotline, from October 2018 to September 2019, reports of violence against children and youngsters averaged five cases per day, with three daily cases daily listed as domestic violence. The most common form of domestic violence that children experience is physical violence committed by their own fathers or mothers.
Work together to stop harassment
News, Boonwara Sumano and N Aneksomboonphon, Published on 24/07/2019
» The United Nations' survey in 2019 found that one third of UN staff and contractors have experienced sexual harassment over the past two years, and that two thirds of those offenders were men.
Respect domestic workers' rights
News, Natthanicha Lephilibert, Boonwara Sumano Chenphuengpawn, Published on 12/06/2019
» Noi is a Thai woman who has been a domestic helper for more than 20 years. Her job does not limit her to keeping the house tidy, it also involves taking an elderly woman for check-ups at a hospital, shopping, and managing all miscellaneous things concerning the woman's affairs. It is difficult to imagine how she would live without Noi.
Using technology to fill the gap in welfare delivery
News, Boonwara Sumano and Suttipong Kanakakorn, Published on 13/06/2018
» The threat of digitally disruptive technologies has caused many people to grow concerned as they fret about disappearing jobs due to greater automation and advanced technology replacing humans on factory floors, in offices and elsewhere. But such technology can also work wonders to improve the country's welfare delivery system. Better yet, it can be designed to help prevent fraud and corruption.