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Dept wants monthly disability allowance raised to Bt1,000
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will ask the Cabinet to increase disability allowance from Bt800 to Bt1,000 per month, said its director-general Saranpat Anumatrajkij on Friday.“Eligible candidates must possess a disability ID card, be aged over 18, and not be state welfare ...
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Cabinet okays disability allowance hike from Bt800 to Bt1,000
The Cabinet has approved a hike in disability allowance from Bt800 to Bt1,000 per month starting October 1, Government Deputy Spokeswoman Ratchada Thanadirek said on Tuesday (January 28).“The adjustment was made to help disabled persons cope with the present cost of living,” she said. “Statistics ...
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Disability Inclusive Employment Policies: an opportunity not a handicap for employers
Theres probably never been so much focus on the topics of diversity and inclusion in the workplace as there is today.In many countries, including Thailand, legislation exists with the aim of ensuring that the rights of minorities and equal treatment irrespective of gender and ethnicity ...
New Compensation Act promulgated, increases disability payouts
Starting from early next year, the new Compensation Act will take effect, with the aim of benefiting both employees and employers.For example, employees’ compensation rates will go up from 60 to 70 per cent of their current salary. If they become disabled because of their ...
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