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Thais told not to flee Korea tour groups
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/09/2022
» The Labour Ministry is urging Thais who are looking to work in South Korea to register with the relevant authorities prior to departing, instead of fleeing tour groups once they arrive on Korean soil as it threatens to harm cooperation between the two countries.
Exorcising 'little ghosts'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/01/2020
» To tackle the problem of "Phi Noi" (Little Ghosts), a term referring to Thai illegal migrant labourers in South Korea, the government must also tackle unscrupulous recruitment agents, experts say.
Lingo class urged for Thai expat workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/11/2019
» The Labour Ministry wants those seeking job opportunities in South Korea to take advantage of free language classes in a bid to cut down on Thais working illegally in the country.
Workers advised to take up skills training
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 13/08/2019
» Unskilled Thai migrants in South Korea are being encouraged to participate in additional skills training offered by Seoul to help secure better jobs and higher pay, the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul says.
Career barrier too far for Thai women
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/01/2019
» Breezing through language proficiency tests, one of the requirements for Thai workers seeking employment in South Korea, is no guarantee that female applicants will have an easy time finding work in the North Asian country.
Migrant initiative 'unlikely to succeed'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/10/2018
» Labour Minister Adul Sangsingkeo's idea to help illegal Thai migrant workers who were told to leave South Korea is unlikely to yield results because it fails to address why the workers left in the first place, says a Chulalongkorn University researcher.