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Wage hike to benefit migrants, says FTI
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 28/05/2024
» The government must reconsider its controversial plan to increase the daily minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide as much of the money would go to migrant workers rather than help boost the domestic economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
PM bitten by travel bug
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin was set to conclude his overseas trips to France, Italy and Japan on Friday amid questions, if not criticism, over the real benefits they will bring the country.
Migrant workers face heatwave risks
News, Published on 15/05/2024
» As extreme heat becomes more common, Thailand needs a comprehensive labour protection law to safeguard at-risk migrant workers from the hotter climate.
PM sets durian export target
Published on 27/04/2024
» The government has set its sights on increasing durian exports this year by 8% to 130 billion baht, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin declared during a visit to Chanthaburi on Saturday.
Thailand Post considers 'neutral' virtual banking agent role
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/04/2024
» State-run logistics provider Thailand Post is considering expanding its scope by becoming a "neutral virtual banking agent", with the aim of complementing the operations of nascent virtual banks, says chief executive Dhanant Subhadrabandhu.
Temp halt to TM6 forms for visitors by land and sea
News, Published on 13/04/2024
» The government has temporarily suspended the TM6 immigration form for foreign visitors who enter Thailand by land or sea from April 15 to Oct 15, Interior Ministry spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said yesterday.
TM 6 forms suspended for land and sea arrivals
Published on 12/04/2024
» The government has suspended the requirement for foreigners who enter Thailand by land or sea to fill out TM 6 immigration forms from April 15 until Oct 15.
Construction boom to drive machinery sales
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 09/04/2024
» Heavy machinery sales are expected to rise by 5% this year, driven by the growth of the construction sector, according to the latest estimate by Chinese manufacturer LiuGong Machinery.
ILO steps up campaign to help migrants
Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/04/2024
» The International Labour Organization (ILO) in Thailand is stepping up its campaign to protect the rights of vulnerable migrant groups.
Israel wants Thai workers back but 'can't wait forever'
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/03/2024
» The Israeli ambassador said she hopes to see Thai workers return to the Middle Eastern country's agricultural sector after one-third departed due to the ongoing war with Hamas that erupted with the Oct 7 massacre.