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Firms urged to give paid menstrual leave
News, Published on 23/05/2025
» The Labour Department is encouraging employers to provide paid menstrual leave and free sanitary pads, as campaigned for by women's rights advocates.
Royal event for milestone
News, Published on 24/12/2024
» The government plans to hold a royal ceremony on Jan 14, when His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn will officially have lived longer than the founder of the Chakri dynasty, King Rama I.
Pheu Thai's Karn celebrates Provincial Administrative Organisation victory
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/12/2024
» Karn Kalptinan, a candidate from the ruling Pheu Thai Party, secured a decisive victory in the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chairman election on Sunday.
Elections still too bloody
News, Editorial, Published on 16/12/2024
» The brutal assassination of Chaimet Sitsanitphong, a provincial council member, at the home of Soonthorn Vilawan, president of the Prachin Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO), has sent shockwaves across Thailand.
Unesco experts to visit rail project in Ayutthaya soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2024
» Experts from Unesco's World Heritage Committee are scheduled to visit the Ayutthaya section of the high-speed rail track construction project next month, a source said.
Asia's youth must lead green push
News, Deepali Khanna, Published on 04/12/2024
» Amid growing global concern over climate change, Asia faces escalating threats from rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and coastal erosion. In 2023, the World Meteorological Organization recognised Asia as the most disaster-prone region. Thailand ranked among the top 10 countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the Global Climate Risk Index, underscoring the urgent need for action.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
Thaksin 'key factor' in Udon Thani local election win
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth & Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 26/11/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party believes former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra played a key role in helping its candidate secure victory in the provincial administrative organisation (PAO) chairman election in Udon Thani.
Thailand climbs to 41st place in Global Innovation Index
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» Thailand was ranked 41 among 133 economies featured in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, its highest place in a decade, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) has said.
Government defends Thaksin's role
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2024
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the full legal right to assist in Pheu Thai Party's campaign rallies for the upcoming Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) chair elections in Udon Thani and Surin provinces, according to Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.