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Teacher left to run school alone finally gets some help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/06/2023
» CHACHOENGSAO: Since Ban Nong Heang School in Phanom Sarakham district is understaffed, Krit Chomphra, 34, has to multitask to ensure day-to-day operations go smoothly and students receive a proper education.
Fleeing back to the provinces
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/01/2023
» Workers in Bangkok who live from hand to mouth have decided to return to their hometowns as the cost of living in the capital becomes unaffordable.
Plugging the gap
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2022
» Thailand has resumed importing legal migrant workers under memorandums of understanding signed with neighbouring countries after the Covid-19 pandemic eased.
Raw deal for berry pickers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/11/2022
» Thai workers who have travelled to Northern Europe to pick berries are calling on the government to step up efforts to address the problem of labour exploitation.
Silent sins exposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/07/2022
» About 71% of women and girls with disabilities who are sexually abused do not have access to the justice system.
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.
Public split on pension payout
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/05/2022
» The cabinet's decision to approve a Labour Ministry amendment on May 10, which would allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to get a partial advance on their pension and use their pension as collateral for loans, has been met with both cheers and concern.
Doubt raised over labour plan
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/04/2022
» While some 600,000 Thais remain unemployed, the government has approved a plan to bring in about 170,000 additional migrant workers as requested by businesses yearning for manpower as they resume operations.
Overstretched pension fund needs reform
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/01/2022
» The Social Security Fund's (SSF) pension scheme, which was designed to provide a source of income for those who have retired from the private sector, may not last unless changes are made to strengthen its finances, experts warn.
Migrant workers face uphill battle
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2022
» Red tape and the tedious approach of admitting migrant workers could lead to Thailand slipping further in the US Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, experts say.