webfact Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Some experts can continue working until 70, says Cabinet By The Nation File photo Civil servants working in areas at risk of personnel shortages are to be allowed to postpone their retirements until the age of 70, says Government House. The idea was to curb shortages of personnel in key areas and to support the country’s upcoming “fully-fledged ageing society” status, said a source. The Cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle an amendment to an Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) regulation that usually requires employees to retire at 60. A first-stage extension would allow the officials in question to continue working for an extra four years and a second extension for a further three years. The maximum extension period must not exceed 10 years or allow for people over 70 to still be working, according to the OCSC’s proposal. The Cabinet gave its approval in principle to the amendment, meaning it might require further changes and a final approval before being implemented. It also ordered that the amendment only apply to those fields at risk of personnel shortages and must be academic experts of Level 9-10 or be in the “senior” “special skill” officials who have served in those rare fields for at least one year. The positions the over-60s are allowed to work in could be their old jobs or other existing positions – but their new work cannot be in new jobs that have just specially created for them, the cabinet stipulated. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30369846 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-23 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabis Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 old geezers want to hold their snouts in the trough aye? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 As in the western world raising of pension age if you still have it and desire it and it is an option, all good, common-sense prevails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: The idea was to curb shortages of personnel in key areas fools; one area is 'key' one day and not the next ? should apply across the board and not matter if someone is an 'expert' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 so even they are demented, like judges or whatever, they will decide your faith and thainess will forbid anyone to ask them to quit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 There are no experts in Thailand; those in positions of power are greedy self-serving potentates; in it for what they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graemeaylward Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I find it amazing that the "cabinet", with half its members missing as they are now "senators", continue to pass laws and make up rules until the very last minute! This one will enable senior civil servants to continue their corrupt practices for many more years. No matter how long they keep working for extra money and perks, they can't take it with them when they die!Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Does this also hold for teachers? I know some guys who had to stop teaching at 60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 This will really mess up the carefully orchestrated proceeds of corruption flow plan. Networks plan years ahead to put their person in a certain position for a certain period of time to rake in a certain amount of money then stepping aside so the other network can have a turn. Adding another 10 years to the feeding frenzy unexpectedly will mean some snouts will fear that they will miss their turn at the trough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 58 minutes ago, graemeaylward said: I find it amazing that the "cabinet", with half its members missing as they are now "senators", continue to pass laws and make up rules until the very last minute! This one will enable senior civil servants to continue their corrupt practices for many more years. No matter how long they keep working for extra money and perks, they can't take it with them when they die! Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect You're explaining the symptoms of greed, it's in epidemic proportions worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 So called 'Experts' at anything are few and far between in Thailand; Senior Civil Servants are as good as useless when it comes to being expert at anything other than being firmly attached to the gravy train and to say they can stay 'at work' until they are 70 is a joke ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I believe that in the US Civil Service there is no mandatory retirement age for federal employment. And management is required under law to make reasonable possible accommodation if an elderly employee experiences aging issues adverse to their work environment that allows the employee to continue employment, albeit at a different job and/or pay scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 I widh they'd change the law so that senators and MPs had to retire at 60. That would be most of the last (current??) lot on the scrapheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 They'll just need a wake up call every hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 7 hours ago, webfact said: Some experts can continue working until 70, says Cabinet for example this man: he is 73 and an expert wristwatch model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rv Hawee Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 4 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Does this also hold for teachers? I know some guys who had to stop teaching at 60. Yes, for foreigners teacher. I had a friend at Silapakorn Uni who worked until 70 (or72?) But the head of the section told me the paperwork were a "nightmare" because most of the civil servants for employment or ministry level don't know very well about it. I hope it would become easier, working until 70 for lot of people is not impossible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Once they have got to a good place at the feed trough none of them want to give up their spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusb Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 5 hours ago, VocalNeal said: Does this also hold for teachers? I know some guys who had to stop teaching at 60. I was talking about it with the local head of Social Services and he thinks teachers (like myself) will be able to postpone retirement. I hope so, it fills my days and my wallet. (small wallet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 A few more years with the snout in trough does wonders to your finances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Why not? If you're still fit and healthy, go for it. You're only as young as you feel. Old people rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 14 hours ago, webfact said: A first-stage extension would allow the officials in question to continue working for an extra four years and a second extension for a further three years. The maximum extension period must not exceed 10 years or allow for people over 70 to still be working, according to the OCSC’s proposal. my university does this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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