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Occupational health
Unskilled women workers suffer many occupational health hazards without
proper medical care and compensation. They are fighting for a new law
which would ensure safety and labour protection measures.
Name of organisation:
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The Council of Work and Environment Related Patient's Network of Thailand (WEPT) |
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Address: |
70/53 Moo 2, Thasai, Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi 11000.
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Contact person: |
Ms Somboon Sikhamdokkae
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Telephoned/Fax number: |
(662) 951-3037
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Bank account number |
Fund for Work- and Environment-Related Patients, 241-1-08283-6, Sri Ayudhya Bank, Tiwanont branch
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Counselling
Social mores make it taboo for many young women in Chiang Rai's
Paan district to openly discuss the problems thay face which range
from poverty, generation gaps and working in the flesh trade.
But the Sister's Club, or Soon Puea Nong Ying, has brought
young women together to talk out solutions.
Name of organisation:
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Soon Puea Nong Ying |
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Address: |
Soon Puea Nong Ying, 2 Moo 10, Ban Mae Kaew Nuea,
Tambon Mae Oor, Pann district, Chiang Rai province, 57120
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Contact person: |
Natnaree Luangmoi and Nutcharej Tarinthorn
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Telephoned number: |
(6653) 671-043 (from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
(6653) 671-145 (after 5 p.m.)
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Alternatively contact: |
The Foundation for Women
Tel: (662) 433-5149
Fax: (662) 434-6774
E-mail: FFW@mozart.inet.co.th
or contact Unicef Tel: (662) 280-5931
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Women and Children
The Good Shepherd Sisters are giving poor children and
sex workers in Pattaya an education which will help them
have a new beginning in life.
Name of organisation:
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Fountain of Life |
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Address: |
463/49 Soi Srinakorn, North Pattaya, Pattaya City, Chon Buri, 20260
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Contact person: |
Sr. Michelle Lopez, Sr. Jiemjit Thanapichai, Sr. Supaporn Chotipal
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Telephoned number: |
(6638) 361-540
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Fax number: |
(6638) 361-539
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The Fountain of Life also wants volunteers.
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