Social development

Protest at Social Development Ministry voice concerns about disability rights

A protest took place in front of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) on Thursday (10 December), which addressed issues of the rights of people with disabilities, including the right to receive state welfare.Banpot Chaiyala, a disability rights activist and leader of ...

Education 'reform' is an utter failure

The World Bank’s recent report on a decline in Thai students’ performance in the Program for International Student Assessment (Pisa) is a slap in the face for the government, particularly the Education Ministry, under Nathapol Teepsuwan.The report attests to the failure of education reform, pledged ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Inequality in education is a more serious problem for Thai students

On Tuesday, several students assembled before the Education Ministry in Bangkok, demanding that the strict school-uniform code be lifted as well as other reforms be introduced in the country’s education sector.Though students mentioned several problems that day and earlier, the one major problem they left ...

Obesity, stunted growth in Thai kids spur worries

The Department of Health (DoH) has expressed concerns over the growing rate of obesity and short stature among Thai children, saying this needs to be addressed urgently.Speaking after a meeting with his officials to develop physical activity programmes to address the health issues on Wednesday, ...

Bangkok Post Reporter

Abuse against women still prevalent

In December 1999, the United Nations designated Nov 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to commemorate the murder of the Mirabal sisters, the three Dominican political activists who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in 1960. Today marks the ...

Tensions Mount As Bangkok Braces For Major Rally

Tensions are rising around Thailand’s pro-democracy protests, with police shooting six people last week and using tear gas and water cannon on the streets of Bangkok.As the Thai capital braces for the next major rally on Wednesday, let’s take a look at the forces in ...

Government to provide better support for teenage moms [Video]

Deputy Government Spokesperson Ratchada Thanadirek has stated that the Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the Ministry of Education have signed an agreement to better provide support for teenage moms in schools.Keep watching ...

Eighteen hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since movement began

Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters marching on parliament on Tuesday, and at least 18 people were hurt in the most violent confrontation since a youth-led protest movement emerged in July.The protests have become the biggest challenge to Thailand’s establishment in years.Keep ...

Universal healthcare pilot project kicks off in Buri Ram

As of November 1, all state hospitals in Buri Ram province are required to provide four additional services to universal healthcare cardholders.The new services will give cardholders the right to get treated at all member hospitals, patients transfers will be free of red tape, cardholders ...

The Nation Reporter

NSF aims to provide sustainable pensions for all

The National Savings Fund (NSF) targets a 10-year return of at least 3% for long-term investment in order to provide fund members with sustainable pensions.The voluntary retirement savings fund targets informal workers, and currently holds investments totalling 8 billion baht.Keep reading ...

Wichit Chantanusornsiri

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