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Benefit rise for elderly, disabled
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/02/2024
» A sub-committee under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security has agreed to enhance welfare benefit programmes for the elderly, babies and the disabled, marking a significant step in improving the well-being of these groups.
Government urged to subsidise Bangkok transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government must consider subsidising all forms of public transportation in Bangkok to reduce travel costs for commuters in the city, a forum was told.
Government 'gifts' workers a higher wage
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/02/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Friday confirmed a second rise in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for some professions and provinces, which he said is a Songkran gift for Thais.
10 rice cultivars a boon for farmers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Rice Department (RD) will officially recognise 10 new rice cultivars this year to better fulfil the needs of consumers and farmers.
Most people ‘disagree with graphic booze labels’
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/02/2024
» The vast majority of Thais do not agree with the plan to require makers of alcoholic beverages to put a graphic label on each container to warn people of the dangers of excessive drinking, a government survey shows.
Covid-19 detector probes wastewater
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/03/2024
» Researchers have developed a system for predicting the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) via wastewater, which can be used to estimate the number of potential cases as well as possibly foresee epidemics up to three weeks in advance.
Social Security Fund 'could go bankrupt in 30-40 years'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 06/03/2024
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) could collapse in the next 30-40 years, the Labour Ministry has warned.
North braces for extreme heat, summer storms
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 08/03/2024
» Temperatures are expected to exceed 40C in all regions of Thailand this month and in April, the Meteorological Department has warned.
'Master plan' under way to fix woes of ageing demographics
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/03/2024
» A master plan is being drafted to improve Thailand's ability to cope with the consequences of two key factors exacerbating the country's problematic demographic trend -- namely, a rapidly ageing population and declining birth rates, the government said yesterday.
Alumni urge Chula Uni to issue results of thesis investigation
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 10/03/2024
» An alumni group is urging Chulalongkorn University to disclose an investigation into a controversial doctoral research paper that some allege contains falsified and fabricated information.