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Child boat crew plan 'unlikely'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/01/2019
» The Labour Ministry has poured cold water on a proposal seeking to allow people aged under 18 to work on fishing vessels as trainees, saying the issue involves the use of child labour and the country has a strict legal framework to protect children.
As FDA stumbles, laws to control salt in diet sought
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/02/2019
» Health academics and advocates are calling for tighter legal measures to rein in the sodium content in food.
Need for chefs high in Germany
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/02/2019
» There is still a demand for Thai chefs overseas, especially in Germany where there are more than 600 Thai restaurants, Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo says.
Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.
Academics push for a welfare state
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2019
» The country should embrace a welfare state which can be made possible by having a secure source of financing and tax reform, a forum was told.
Healthcare co-payment plan opposed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/02/2019
» Four major political parties have voiced disagreement over a co-payment proposal while stressing the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme would be improved to ensure efficiency in and equal access to healthcare.
Daily wages tipped for boost
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/02/2019
» Provincial sub-committees given the task of adjusting minimum daily wage rates have proposed annual raises of between two to 10 baht this year, said permanent secretary for the Labour Ministry Jarin Jakkaphark Wednesday.
Govt asked to build psychiatric shelters
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/02/2019
» The government should provide shelters to house homeless people suffering from mental illnesses so they can receive the necessary treatment, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) says.
Tax glitch threatens elderly's job chances
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/02/2019
» The Labour Ministry is working with the private sector to bolster employment opportunities for retirees and the elderly, following a complaint about a tax-incentive glitch that is preventing employers from hiring them.
Illegal migrant blitz sees 5,000 deported
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2019
» More than 5,000 illegal migrant workers have been deported and over 25 million baht worth of fines collected from those who have broken Thailand's visa laws, including those who employed the illegal migrants.