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Unemployment fears on the rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2019
» Labour rights advocates have questioned the government's claim of more businesses opening shop as opposed to closing down, insisting that new companies may not be hiring as many workers as expected.
Firms urged to boost skills with training
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/11/2019
» The Department of Skill Development on Wednesday called on employers to organise skills training for staff to boost not only productivity but also the competitiveness of their businesses.
Recruiters seek OK to place offshore ads
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2019
» Disrupted by protective labour laws, overseas job placement firms have lobbied the Ministry of Labour to revise regulations to allow them to advertise job opportunities online to recruit job seekers in advance.
End-year job cuts yet to hit home: govt
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/11/2019
» The unemployment rate remains steady at 1% of the workforce, with most workers leaving jobs on a voluntary basis, according to the Ministry of Labour.
Employee help fund 'still healthy'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/09/2019
» A senior labour official has dismissed concerns that the government's employee compensation fund is running out of money to provide financial aid following a spike in unemployment.
Labour minister: Minimum wage will rise gradually
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/07/2019
» The minimum wage will rise gradually, with increases awarded in those industries able to absorb them, Labour Minister MR Chatumongol Sonakul said on Wednesday.
Wage-hike disaster looms for many companies, FTI warns
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/07/2019
» Raising the daily minimum wage to 400 baht would have a detrimental impact on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) says.
Union wants rail bill scrapped
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/06/2019
» The Railway Workers' Confederation (RWC) has slammed a draft rail transport bill which it says could make it possible for the privatisation of state rail services and infrastructure.
New daily wage proposal on hold pending further study
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/03/2019
» An expected decision to increase daily minimum wage levels has been deferred, with the tripartite committee saying it needs more information.