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SSF contributions could be cut to boost economy
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The cabinet will be asked to approve a cut in the monthly contribution rate for employers and workers insured under Section 33 of the Social Security Act to help those affected by the economic slowdown.
Huawei and Department of Employment Unite for Job Expo
Published on 02/07/2024
» Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a global leader in ICT innovation, has collaborated with the Department of Employment, overseen by the Ministry of Labor, to hold Job Expo Thailand 2024 for the third consecutive year at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. The goal of the expo is to promote, nurture, and recruit digital talents in Thailand, aligning with the growing need for more ICT professionals in the country’s labor market driven by increasing demand from various industrial sectors. This initiative also aligns with Huawei’s mission to enhance Thailand’s digital ecosystem and cultivate Thai digital professionals to grow alongside Huawei’s global vision.
Labour ministry says anti-trafficking capacity improving
Published on 27/06/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has made significant progress in improving its capacity to prevent trafficking of people for labour but more can be done, says Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ministry’s permanent secretary.
First Thai workers head to Israel since attacks
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 25/06/2024
» The first Thai labourers to go to Israel since the Hamas attack last October departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Labour, which aims to export as many as 10,000 workers to the country this year.
1,200 workers bound for Israel
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/06/2024
» The Department of Employment will send 1,200 Thai workers to Israel after it was given a quota to send 5,000 agricultural workers to the Middle Eastern country in the second half of the year.
No more child labour
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/06/2024
» Today is "World Day Against Child Labour", reminding Thailand once again of the need to intensify efforts to eradicate the horrors of this scourge.
Former MPs imprisoned for proxy voting
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/06/2024
» The Supreme Court has rejected final appeals by three former Bhumjaithai Party MPs and sentenced them to nine months in prison, without suspension, for proxy voting during the 2020 budget bill debate.
Panel outlines plan to fix migrant woes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2024
» The National Committee on Migrant Workers Management has approved three guidelines aimed at easing the country's labour shortage and addressing the problem of illegal workers in Thailand.
Israel considers taking more Thai workers
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/05/2024
» Israel has warmed to Thailand’s proposal calling for a substantial increase in the number of farm workers sent there from 6,000 to 20,000 per year, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Thailand to ask Israel for higher labour quota
Post Reporters, Published on 26/05/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn plans to ask Israel to raise its quota for Thai workers during his four-day official visit to the Middle Eastern nation.