Showing 541 - 550 of 583
Firms accused of ignoring new labour act
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/05/2018
» Elderly workers have complained that their bosses are reluctant to pay them retirement benefits despite being required to do so by an amendment to the Labour Protection Act which came into effect last year.
Top official tied to welfare scam
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/05/2018
» The director of a welfare centre for the underprivileged in Samut Prakan has petitioned the prime minister to instigate disciplinary and criminal punishment against a former permanent secretary over an embezzlement scandal.
Informal workers get fresh voice
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2018
» The National Informal Labour Coordination Centre was formally established Monday to protect the rights of informal workers, Sujin Rungsawang, president of the coordination centre said.
Taiwan factory inferno kills 2 Thais
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2018
» Two Thai workers have been killed in a blaze that ravaged the factory of a giant electronics firm in Taiwan and also claimed the lives of six firemen.
Revise minimum pension rate, say labour groups
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/04/2018
» Labour organisations are expected to seek an amendment to the 1998 Labour Protection Act which sets the minimum monthly pension rate paid to retired workers at 5,000 baht, the Labour Ministry said yesterday.
Foreign jobs see Thais packing their bags for a better future
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/04/2018
» Getting a job abroad and earning higher wages is a dream for many Thais as they watch their neighbours build homes and fund children's education with money sent from overseas.
10 new job types eyed for migrants
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/04/2018
» Migrant workers could be allowed to work in 10 occupations currently reserved for Thai nationals with some conditions, a public forum was told yesterday.
Service centres for migrants to re-open
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/04/2018
» The Labour Ministry's one-stop service (OSS) centres will resume services nationwide next Monday in a bid to legalise migrant labourers who had registered online by last month.
New centre to advise on homes for elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/04/2018
» The newly-founded Universal Design Centre has been asked to advise on design for accommodation and infrastructure for the elderly to reduce the risk of physical accidents.
Never-never (be alone) land
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2018
» Unlike other urban areas where people commonly live alone and the elderly stay indoors, the Rung Manee Pattana community in Bangkok's Wang Thonglang district is serving as a role model for the social activities and healthcare services it offers to senior citizens.