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Ex-top cop seen as likely PM candidate for PPRP

Former national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda is in the spotlight as a potential candidate for prime minister in the next general election, running under the banner of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

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New, long visa favours expats

Thailand now has in place measures to lure wealthy foreigners and professionals as part of an effort to boost the economy, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has said.

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Long-term visa applications officially open

The Board of Investment has officially begun accepting applications for long-term resident (LTR) visas for wealthy and high-potential foreigners who are expected to make big contributions to the economy.

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Ex-JSL staff get paid out

Former employees of JSL Global Media have been fully compensated for their work under an order issued by the Labour Protection and Welfare Office, worth 28 million baht in total.

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Parsing the minimum wage hike debate

As Thai workers feel the pinch of soaring living expenses, the government has announced plans to raise the daily minimum wage by October to help alleviate the burden. However, some analysts argue the key to raising the quality of the Thai workforce lies in productivity.

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Making more than ends meet

A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.

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Wage hike caution

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is right to vow an increase in the daily minimum wage from Oct 1, instead of next year.

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Labour minister pushing for wage rise in October

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Tuesday he wanted an increase in the daily minimum wage of 5-8% from Oct 1 instead of early next year as intended, and denied bringing the pay rise forward was politically motivated.

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Sacked JSL Global Media staff get another B1.3m

The Ministry of Labour has agreed to provide 1.3 million baht in financial aid to JSL Global Media Co workers who were abruptly laid off without fair compensation, while the company was ordered to pay 28 million baht to its employees.

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Anupong sticks to guns, but praises buddy Prawit

Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda says it is up to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to decide on a cabinet reshuffle and even if there is one, it will never break the bond between the three "Por" generals.

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Prawit 'clears the air' with rebel MPs

Deputy Prime Minister and Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) leader Prawit Wongsuwon on Monday cleared the air with six party MPs who voted against Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.

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PPRP angry with six MPs for defying party vote stance

An inquiry is being urged against a group of six Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) MPs who defied the party's stance and voted against Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda and Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin in the censure vote on Saturday.

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Where 'little ghosts' work almost unseen

Thai workers are expected to travel in droves to South Korea which is welcoming back foreign workers without quarantine requirements.

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Grab profitability imminent

Grab Thailand is aiming to attain profitability next year, which marks a decade of operations in the country, driven by its ride-hailing services and online grocery shopping.

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Ministry to help suddenly sacked JSL employees

Assistance will be provided for JSL Global Media employees who were abruptly laid off without fair compensation, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said on Monday.

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Dem wants energy minister to be grilled

Democrat MP for Ratchaburi Akkaradej Wongpitakroj on Monday urged the opposition to grill Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow in the upcoming censure debate.

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Labour pact allows 160k migrants in

More than 160,000 migrant workers will be brought into Thailand without requiring quarantine courtesy of a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) in a bid to stem illegal border crossers searching for employment, according to the Labour Ministry.

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Daily wage hike won't be a sharp one

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin on Thursday assured the minimum daily wage will increase this year, although he said the hike won't be a sharp one in order to protect businesses which are still reeling from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Woman 'thrown' from Oman condo

A Thai woman has reportedly died in Oman after being thrown from the fourth floor of an apartment building by her husband during an argument.

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Public unity 'key', says capital's new governor

Bangkok governor-elect Chadchart Sittipunt wants city residents to band together in making the capital liveable again.

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Public split on pension payout

The cabinet's decision to approve a Labour Ministry amendment on May 10, which would allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to get a partial advance on their pension and use their pension as collateral for loans, has been met with both cheers and concern.

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Hands off SSF coffers

The government's attempt to revise a law to let subscribers withdraw part of their pension before they turn 55 does not bode well for the sustainability of the Social Security Fund -- the country's largest welfare scheme.

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Employers oppose minimum wage rise

Employers on Friday raised objections to a proposed increase in minimum daily wages to a flat rate of 492 baht, saying the move could jeopardise the nation's economic recovery.

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Thailand to export 50k workers

The Labour Ministry aims to send 50,000 Thai workers overseas this year following improvements in the global Covid-19 situation.

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Thai Labor Ready to Enter Saudi Market

The Thai Ministry of Labor established a center specialized in rehabilitating and training workers in all professions, signaling the revival of relations and the entry of Thai labor into the Saudi market. Thai Minister of Labor Suchart Chomklin stated that many Thai nationals work in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and…

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