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Thais sought for jobs abroad
The Labour Ministry has set a target to formally send 100,000 Thai labourers abroad this year to prevent them from travelling overseas to seek employment illegally, said Labour Minister MR Chatu Mongol Sonakul.The minister said the ministry will recruit an initial batch of 70 workers, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
MOPH announces successful medical cannabis outcomes
The Ministry of Public Health has released initial findings on medical cannabis administration to patients, and related clinical research, which show positive effects among young patients with epilepsy, and patients with end-stage cancer.The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health has revealed initial outcomes ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Cabinet to consider implementing Article 83 to solve fisheries labour shortage
Let’s take a look at the attempt to solve the labor shortage in fisheries; it’s one of the requests from fishermen in 22 provinces which the government has promised to address. The government is considering the implementation of Article 83 of the Royal Ordinance on ...
Tanakorn Sangiam
Fate of govt hangs on economy
A razor-thin majority in the House will no longer be a concern for the government this year, though challenges including persistent economic problems will put its abilities to the test, academics said.The coalition government led by the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has secured two more ...
52 factories expected to join eco-friendly efforts
The Industrial Works Department is teaming up with 52 factories in central and southern regions to promote eco-friendly concepts that reduce CO2 emissions and save on energy consumption in the country’s industrial sector.The department under the Industry Ministry is promoting the bio-circular green scheme, expecting ...
Lamonphet Apisitniran
New health regulations for tattooists
Tattooists are required to get an annual health clearance and to know about proper use and disposal of their tools and waste under a new regulation announced by the Public Health Ministry.The announcement was published in the Royal Gazette on Thursday, and was signed by ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Mukdahan aims to bridge Isan, region
The northeastern province Mukdahan is revamping its tourism strategy to serve as a bridge connecting many provinces of the Isan region and nearby countries to create a greater flow of tourists.Yaowalak Tangprakit, president of Mukdahan Tourism Industrial Association, said the province is not only a ...
Dusida Worrachaddejchai
7 big projects in the pipeline for new year
The Department of Highways has seven key projects worth more than 124 billion baht in the pipeline for 2020, department chief Sarawut Songsivilai said on Wednesday.Of them, the design work for five projects is complete with median prices being calculated for bidding, Mr Sarawut said, ...
Bangkok Post Reporter
Workers to feel pinch of grinding economy
Workers’ wages won’t stretch very far this year amid a protracted economic slowdown that will hit pockets hard, say experts and labour leaders.“Save wages to pay off debts and work overtime to make ends meet”, is advice that sums up the outlook for workers this ...
Penchan Charoensuthipan
Government to focus on bettering daily life in 2020
The government has resolved to focus on improving the daily lives of citizens next year, with a more targeted approach taking particular aim at farmers, low-income earners, senior citizens, employees and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The Government Spokeswoman, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, said today that ...
Tarin Angskul