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Social Security board election ‘not postponed’

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has insisted that the election for the Social Security Office (SSO) board has not been postponed, but only temporarily halted after the Supreme Administrative Court issued an injunction, which the SSO plans to appeal.

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New pension formula promises fairer retirement benefits

The cabinet approved in principle the Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) formula, a major reform of the Social Security pension system aimed at addressing long-standing complaints over unfair retirement benefits.

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Labour groups blast Care formula

State enterprise and labour groups on Tuesday urged the government to reconsider a new formula for calculating old-age pensions under the Social Security Fund (SSF), warning the proposed changes could reduce retirement benefits for millions of insured workers.

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Cabinet approves ‘Care’ formula pension reform

Labour minister says new calculation system improves fairness of Social Security

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Fix pension injustice

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat's recent remarks signalling his willingness to move ahead with the Career-Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) pension formula are commendable. If officially adopted, the CARE policy would allow the government to correct one of the Social Security Fund's (SSF) most persistent injustices.

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Labour minister boosts ties with Italy, Singapore

Thailand sought closer labour cooperation with Italy and Singapore during bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, focusing on overseas employment, skills development and social protection.

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Pheu Thai stands by its charter bill

Pheu Thai heavyweights stood firm on the party's push to amend the charter, insisting public participation must remain central to drafting a new constitution.

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Thaksin to play no role in Pheu Thai

Pheu Thai Party leader Julapun Amornvivat has insisted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not be involved in the party's affairs following the issuance of a royal pardon.

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Pheu Thai charter bill hits snag

Party making changes after Bhumjaithai pulls support over legal concerns

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Govt urged to speed up labour deals

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has pledged to accelerate the renewal and expansion of labour agreements with four neighbouring countries after business groups warned that worsening labour shortages could affect economic growth and key industries.

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Support for creative industry workers planned

Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat has declared his support for a campaign to improve rights protection and welfare standards for workers in Thailand’s creative industries.

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Thailand to move ahead with casino plan

The government will move ahead with plans for a mega entertainment complex that would house casinos in Thailand, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Thursday.

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All imported goods to face VAT

The government looks set to impose a 7% value-added tax (VAT) on imported goods valued from one baht up, starting in May.

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Digital wallet handout to shrink, delay by 7-8 months

The government's 10,000-baht digital money handout may face delays of seven to eight months and will only cover the poor, according to a deputy minister of finance.

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Digital money handout to be delayed

The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.

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Rich ‘might not get B10,000 handout’

The government is considering revising its 10,000-baht digital wallet handout scheme by excluding wealthy people, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said on Tuesday.

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Dissolution hinges on boundary rejig

Academics believe Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is waiting for the Election Commission (EC) to complete the redrawing of constituency boundaries before dissolving the House of Representatives sometime this month.

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Lawmakers get poor marks at term's end

Today marks the last day of the four-year term of the House of Representatives, whose performance over the past few years has been slammed by critics as only somewhat acceptable, if not poor.

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