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Profs back B3,000 pensions for aged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2023
» Academics are backing a national pension scheme with a monthly stipend of 3,000 baht for the elderly.
Opposition says online hearing on pensions ‘sabotaged’
Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2025
» Unknown factions are trying to sabotage public hearings on a new pension formula that could benefit many insured workers nationwide, according to the The Progressive Social Security Group, attached to the opposition People’s Party.
Democrats pledge to support the vulnerable
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday, announcing its comeback with headline policies to financially support people in vulnerable groups, including a 65,000-baht newborn allowance and a 1,000-baht monthly old age pension.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.
Cops' salaries cut for conman motorcade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» Two military police officers have been detained and are facing disciplinary punishment for leading the motorcade of an alleged conman who claimed to have close ties with several political bigwigs, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Varawut backs pension boost in principle
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa on Monday said he supported the idea of increasing the monthly allowance for the elderly to 3,000 or 5,000 baht, but that any rise must be financially sustainable for the country.
SSF loans 'just an idea', insists Wissanu
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/11/2019
» The government has quashed rumours that the prime minister ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to extend loans from the Social Security Fund (SSF) to subscribers, sparking fears this would hurt the fund and affect pension payments.
Candidates outline healthcare policies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/03/2019
» Political parties have agreed that doctors should receive adequate legal protection from malpractice lawsuits, a forum was told on Thursday.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.
School head bribe accused gets chop
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2018
» The Bangkok provincial education committee yesterday fired Viroj Samruan from the civil service, effective immediately, for taking a bribe while director of Samsenwittayalai School.