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Four Thai crewmen in Myanmar ‘not forgotten’, says government
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/02/2025
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs insists there has been no let-up in efforts to secure the release of four Thai fishermen detained by Myanmar after their vessels strayed into disputed waters last November.
Labour group favours B492 minimum wage over handout
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/11/2023
» A workers' representative has reiterated a demand for a 492-baht flat rate minimum wage nationwide to increase purchasing power, calling it a more sustainable approach than a one-time cash handout.
Members to vote for new SSO board
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/10/2023
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has set aside a budget of 207 million baht for its first-ever Social Security Board members' election on Dec 24, according to its security general, Boonsong Thapchaiyuth.
Casual dress allowed at college exams
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/11/2022
» A top education official on Friday voiced disagreement with a resolution by the Council University Presidents of Thailand (CUPT) that allows students to dress more casually when sitting their university entrance exams.
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.
Latest Covid test machines for hospital
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/10/2021
» Ramathibodi Hospital has been equipped with the country's first-ever antigen test machines which have been tested for their accuracy.
Versatile director, artist dies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2021
» Chalee Intaravijit, a national artist and well-known film director, songwriter and actor, died at Sirijaj Hospital late on Tuesday night. He was 98.
Labour union urges extra vaccinations
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2021
» A labour group yesterday called on the government to speed up Covid-19 vaccine distribution to all the country's workers, including migrants, as part of their demands to mark Labour Day on Saturday.
Cut eyed for worker SSF portion
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2021
» The Labour Ministry will seek cabinet approval for a reduced contribution to the Social Security Fund (SSF) by employees from 3% to 0.5% in February and March to ease the financial plight of employees affected by Covid-19.
Resurgence threatens shoots of recovery
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/01/2021
» The labour market was just starting to bounce back with a lower-than-expected unemployment rate when the fresh wave of Covid-19 cases hit, says Deputy Chairman of the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC), Chalee Loysoong.