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Latinos, ex-military, retirees – ICE hopefuls answer Uncle Sam's call
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» PROVO (UNITED STATES) - There is a mixed crowd lining up outside the ICE recruitment fair in Utah, where hundreds of people are eager to join US President Donald Trump's vast deportation effort.
Job seekers told to verify recruitment agencies
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Department of Employment says those looking to work abroad must verify employment agencies with the DoE to avoid falling victim to illegal agents.
Migrant workers deserve far better
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/02/2021
» Migrant workers contribute significantly to various industries in Southeast Asia, particularly labour-intensive sectors. In Thailand, the seafood supply chain relies on thousands of workers from Myanmar, while Malaysia's rubber glove industry employs workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, and also Myanmar.
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.
A better Korean option
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/05/2019
» South Korea is one of the most popular destinations for Thais -- both tourists and illegal workers. According to the Ministry of Labour, there are 165,854 Thais living in South Korea, 143,169 of them illegally. Such a large number of illegal workers has caused Korean immigration officers to strictly screen Thai visitors. On April 20, a Facebook user shared a post saying that only five Thai passengers from a low-cost flight could get through Seoul, while the rest were detained for deportation. On the post, many comments blamed illegal workers for causing trouble for those attempting to travel legitimately. An unlawful worker defended himself by saying others didn't have sympathy for his poverty.
Myanmar workers arrive debt-laden in Thailand
AFP, Published on 04/10/2018
» YANGON: A "mafia" of recruitment agents is trapping Myanmar migrants to Thailand in debt bondage despite a 2017 law meant to fight exploitation in the kingdom's notoriously shadowy job market, activists and workers say.
Asean urged to ease rules on workers
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 10/10/2017
» The World Bank is urging Asean member countries to ease labour restrictions so migrant workers can earn money overseas to boost welfare and deepen economic integration.
Labour recall costs hit home
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 26/07/2017
» Thai restaurants, in particular small and medium-sized ones, are seeking help from the government with the cost of bringing back foreign staff who fled across the border following the initial launch of a new labour law last month.
Malaysia targets illegal migrant workers for arrest
Published on 07/07/2017
» KUALA LUMPUR - More than 2,000 illegal migrant workers in Malaysia are facing deportation amidst one of the largest crackdowns in recent years, with campaigners concerned this has forced immigrants into hiding and increased the risk of human trafficking.
Taiwan fishing industry 'out of control'
AFP, Published on 14/04/2016
» TAIPEI - Environment advocacy group Greenpeace on Thursday said Taiwan's fishing industry was "out of control", with shark finning still rampant as well as labour and human rights abuses.