Maids discuss new holiday laws

More than 4 million household maids working in Thailand are now entitled to at least one day off a week thanks to new regulations aimed at improving their working conditions that took effect in November. Domestic workers are also entitled to 13 traditional paid holidays a year, six days of paid annual leave after one year of employment, and three days of paid sick leave a year. Video by Nattawat Watanasuwan and Jetjaras Na Ranong.

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Celebs, taxes, Gangnam Style

Chompoo Araya A. Hargate who will play the title role in Reya The Musical (Aksra Theatre King Power, September 14 – October 7) discusses her most famous role, celebrity tax scandals and shows that she keeps up to date with popular culture by dancing the Gangnam Style. Video by Somchai Poomlard and Arglit Boonyai

The zero baht shop

A store in Bangkok’s Prawet district allows customers to exchange recyclable waste for consumer goods. Video by Chumporn Sangvilert.

Never too old to learn

Just like her six-year-old classmates at Nongkatat School in Saraburi's Nong Saeng district, Boonruang Pohdaeng's typical school day starts in the playground when she lines up for the national anthem at 8am before proceeding to class. The only difference is that Boonruang is 28 years old. Video by Arusa Pisuthipan and Chumporn Sangvilert.

Special Olympics 2012

The Special Olympics is a bi-annual event that aims to develop the capacity and social skills of those with intellectual disability through sport. Jetjaras Na Ranong met the organisers and some of the athletes during the latest edition of the games, held at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok from July 26-30.