Authorities in Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh, sent three opposition activists to Prey Sar Prison on Wednesday for pre-trial detention on charges of “incitement to commit a crime” after taking part in a protest, prompting human rights groups to decry the move as a restriction on freedom of expression. Hong An and San Srey Neat, Phnom […]
Day: January 1, 2021
Hopkins: 83.5 Million Global COVID-19 Cases
There are 83.5 million global COVID-19 cases and 1.8 million deaths, the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center reported Friday as the new year began. The U.S. remains at the top of the list during the pandemic as the place with the most infections — nearly 20 million — and deaths – more than 345,000 — […]
King urges Thai people to preserve Thai culture and live righteously
His Majesty the King of Thailand has urged his subjects to preserve Thai culture, to understand the value of merit and to live righteously, based on reasoning and truth. In his New Year message to the Thai people, HM the King said that Thai people have a culture, which is evident in their traditions, rituals, […]
MOL Management of the Foreign Workers Fund Committee Meets
On December 30, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Management of the Foreign Workers Fund Committee Meeting No. 2/2021, for the 2021 fiscal year, which took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the request for the allocation […]
Labour Minister Hosts Conference to Encourage Five Labour Leaders in Samut Sakhon and Proposes Proactive Covid-19 Screening Measures Among Workplace Employees
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the conference meeting to encourage the five labour leaders in Samut Sakhon. He also urged provincial workers to propose measures to the provincial meeting to assist migrant workers in business establishments under the social security system. On December 20, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired a video conference to monitor […]
Labour Minister Leads Team to Buy Shrimp from Nakhon Pathom to Support Local Fisheries
Today (December 30, 2020) at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomkin, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, visited and gave support to shrimp farmers and independent workers from Nakhon Pathom, which was affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Today 1,200 kilograms of shrimp were brought to be sold at lower prices than the market. […]