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19 Oct 11 Nava Nakorn disaster: too little done too late -- Many provinces were submerged, nearly 300 people had lost their lives, four industrial estates in Ayutthaya were under water and 200,000 plus factory workers faced an uncertain future. ( The Nation )
19 Oct 11 Jobs created for laid-off workers -- Prawit Kiangphon, director-general of the Employment Department, said yesterday that laid-off workers could immediately start working in jobs available in Rayong, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri and Samut Prakan. The department will also be hosting job fairs and some vocational training courses at flood shelters. ( The Nation )
14 Oct 11 Modernine president to fight dismissal -- MCOT, operator of Modernine TV, said yesterday that its board's decision to terminate the employment contract of Tanawat Wansom as president with immediate effect was proper to secure the company's benefits. ( The Nation )
14 Oct 11 Govt hopes to quickly find Bt80 bn for post-flood rehabilitation -- The long-term impact of the floods on foreign investment will depend on the government's relief measures and the steps it takes to mitigate future disasters, investors said. ( The Nation )
13 Oct 11 Ministry seeks Bt300 wage for state workers -- The Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) is also expected to submit a request that a Bt15,000 starting salary be approved for newly recruited government officials. ( The Nation )

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