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New Thai law to protect conscripts
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2024
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has ordered law changes to protect conscripts and low-ranking soldiers, with stricter legal enforcement against superior commanders for failing to intervene in military misconduct.
Whoscall and CCIB Launch Mother’s Day Scam Protection
Published on 08/08/2024
» Gogolook, a leading TrustTech technology company and developer of the Whoscall App, which identifies unknown incoming calls and prevents spam for smartphones, has partnered with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to launch a special Mother’s Day campaign. This includes a new educational awareness video, #NoOneHangUpFasterThanYourMom, alongside an offer of Whoscall premium basic codes aimed at protecting family members from online scammers.
Two non-commissioned officers get jail for abuse
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 08/08/2024
» The two non-commissioned officers (NCOs) who inappropriately punished several privates for breaking military rules will be kept in a military prison for 45 days.
Warning over inadequate funding for pensions
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/07/2024
» The Fiscal Policy Office (FPO) has warned that the Social Security Fund (SSF) may be insufficient to handle long-term payments.
Gen Prawit declares assets of B87m
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2024
» Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, former deputy prime minister and chairman of the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), has declared 87 million baht worth of assets that include five luxury cars, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
House backs pension system upgrade
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/03/2024
» A report on a progressive state pension system by the Committee on Social Welfare recently received House approval with an execution plan expected in the 2030 fiscal year.
Fake military certificates in crosshairs
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/02/2024
» The Defence Ministry said on Tuesday that it would take legal measures against any military members, past and present, who are found to be involved in selling Sor Dor 43 certificates.
Elderly living allowance raise gets backing
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/02/2024
» The House committee on social welfare will forward to parliament a bill raising the monthly living allowance currently offered to elderly poor people to 3,000 baht per month.
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.
Better rate for retirees 'important'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/12/2023
» Most candidates competing for seats on the new Social Security Board have highlighted the importance of raising the pension rate for retirees in the social security system as well as improving transparency and efficiency in managing the Social Security Fund (SSF).