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Thais return to Israel, despite risks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2023
» The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry.
Workers call for end to short-term contracts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2023
» About 600 workers demanded the government to end what they call unfair employment conditions and promote job security during a rally to mark World Day for Decent Work on Saturday.
Employment rate jumps 2.4% in Q1
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/05/2023
» About 39.6 million people have been employed in the first quarter of this year, marking an employment rate increase of 2.4%, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Saturday.
Absentee factory owner to be charged
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/05/2023
» The labour minister has ordered the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to press charges against the owner of Grand UB Co, a furniture factory in Chon Buri, after its closure resulted in its 63 workers being laid off without payment.
Employers wary of MFP's wage policy
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/05/2023
» The Employers' Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry (EconThai) yesterday voiced apprehension over the possible impacts of the Move Forward Party's wage policy on businesses.
Wage hike pledges slammed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» As the country marks Labour Day on Monday, activists have expressed concerns over campaign promises made by parties to abruptly raise the minimum daily wages to levels they believe are unrealistic.
Poll parties vow more money for the elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/04/2023
» Political parties aim to win the hearts of elderly voters by granting them an old age allowance ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 baht, according to a policy dialogue organised by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS) and the National Health Commission Office.
Migrants bring home B299bn
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/04/2023
» More than 100,000 workers sent overseas by the Ministry of Labour last year and early this year sent back 299 billion baht in foreign currency to the local economy, according to the Department of Employment.
Employers asked to help the disabled
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/03/2023
» Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are urging people to see those with disabilities as capable individuals and help give them chances to land jobs so they can support themselves.