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Give same basic wage for all, govt told
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» The People's Party (PP) and the Thai Labour Solidarity Confederation have called on Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn to reconsider the latest minimum wage rise, arguing all workers across Thailand should receive the uniform rate of 400 baht per day.
SSO high life claims spark fury
News, Sagee Wongchaisuwan and Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/02/2025
» Calls are mounting for greater transparency in the handling of the Social Security Fund (SSF) following reports of excessive spending by the Social Security Office (SSO).
Workers call for end to short-term contracts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2023
» About 600 workers demanded the government to end what they call unfair employment conditions and promote job security during a rally to mark World Day for Decent Work on Saturday.
Govt urged to scrap new pension rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has called on the caretaker government to consider revising a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
NGOs analyse BCG model
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/11/2022
» Non-profit groups are urging the government to implement the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) Economy to benefit the grassroots of society after the model was introduced during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
Labour law change 'illegal'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/10/2022
» The State Enterprises Workers Relations Confederation (Serc) is demanding that the House of Representatives suspend and revise a bill to amend the State Enterprise Labour Relations Act BE 2543 (2000), saying the draft law is unconstitutional.
Opposition to SSF changes builds steam
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/06/2022
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has submitted an open letter objecting to a proposed amendment to the social security law, saying it does not bode well for the stability of the Social Security Fund.
Government urged to scrap workplace accident campaign
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/05/2022
» Labour groups have asked the government to scrap a campaign to reduce workplace accidents as many employers allegedly dodge the obligation to contribute to the Zero Accident fund.
When to bring the curtain down
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Penchan Charoensuthipan and King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/03/2022
» Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon sparked debate over whether the government should call an early House dissolution when he floated the idea that it would be a good time to go the polls after the Apec 2022 summit.
Minimum wage raise under scrutiny
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/01/2022
» The Labour Ministry will conduct a feasibility study on the impact of increasing the minimum daily wage while the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) suggests the rate should be set at 492 baht.