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Social, labour issues that dominated news in 2023
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2023
» Making a top-five list of the most pressing labour and social issues of the year is no mean feat given that so much has taken place. That said, the Bangkok Post has summarised a handful of the most remarkable stories of 2023 for your reading pleasure.
Ministry aims to send 100k skilled workers abroad
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/09/2023
» The Labour Ministry has set a goal of sending 100,000 skilled workers overseas next year, Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien said on Thursday.
Over 100k found jobs abroad: dept
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/04/2023
» Thailand sent over 100,000 workers abroad last year, which brought in almost 300 billion baht in remittances, according to the Department of Employment.
Workers still plead for rights
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/12/2022
» Education, labour and employment-related problems remained challenging this year for all stakeholders to tackle.
Deal opens up job market in Saudi Arabia
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 29/03/2022
» Thai and Saudi Arabian labour ministers have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the export of Thai labour that includes ensuring good conditions for workers in the Gulf state.
Upskilling 'worth the effort'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/02/2022
» With eight years' experience working as an electrician in the Middle East under his belt, Bunjong Chudpimai started a personnel recruitment agency that also operates as an authorised work skills testing centre in Pathum Thani after he returned to Thailand in 1989.
Disease claims Thais living in Saudi Arabia
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/08/2020
» At least four Thai labourers in Saudi Arabia have died from the coronavirus since June, according to government officials.
B1.5m in aid to help Beirut recover from deadly blast
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/08/2020
» Thailand will provide 1.5 million baht to Lebanon in humanitarian assistance following the blast that killed at least 172 people in Beirut on Aug 4, according to the Foreign Ministry.