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DSI probes 'mass kickbacks'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is intensifying its probe into a suspected money laundering operation involving kickbacks and fees illegally collected from Cambodian migrant workers seeking to renew their work permits.
Southeast Asia facing hidden extremist threat
Oped, Published on 07/07/2025
» In May, Indonesia's counter-terrorism unit arrested an 18-year-old man in Gowa, South Sulawesi, on charges of spreading Islamic State (IS) propaganda and inciting bomb attacks on social media. Identified only as MAS, the suspect represents a deeply troubling development in Southeast Asia's struggle against terrorism: the rise of youth radicalisation driven entirely by online exposure.
Share of global printed circuit board market set to surge
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/06/2025
» Thailand's printed circuit board (PCB) industry is expected to gain a global market share of 20-25% by 2027, driven by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing and artificial intelligence (AI) development, though its rapid growth could be stunted by a shortage of skilled workers, according to the Thailand Printed Circuit Association.
Crackdown on foreigners in jobs for Thais
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/06/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered a crackdown on foreigners working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Crackdown on expats in jobs for Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/06/2025
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn ordered a crackdown on expats working in occupations restricted to Thai nationals after the ministry made more than 4,400 arrests for the offence in the past nine months.
Ministries put on Iran, Israel conflict alert
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 14/06/2025
» The government ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labour to respond comprehensively to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, directing all relevant agencies to prepare emergency contingency plans to ensure the safety of Thai nationals in both countries.
Senate to proceed with agency nominations
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/05/2025
» The Senate resolved on Friday to move ahead with votes for members of independent organisations amid warnings from minority senators that the process could be deemed illegitimate.
Job Expo next month to feature 600,000 openings
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 21/05/2025
» The Ministry of Labour will hold a major job fair next month in Bangkok offering more than 600,000 positions for all age groups in a move to promote employment for all and to prepare the country’s workforce for the future.
China's largest iPhone factory resumes hiring after tariff break
Published on 15/04/2025
» Apple supplier Foxconn Technology Group has resumed recruitment at the world's largest iPhone factory, located in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, following a brief suspension after US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods earlier this month.
Don't let governments break encryption
Oped, Published on 03/04/2025
» Imagine that some strange man wants a picture of your child. If it were the year 1750, he might commission an artist, who would then knock on your door and ask to paint a portrait. You could say no.