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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.
Minimum wage rises of 5-8% tipped
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/07/2022
» A new hike in minimum daily wages of between 5% and 8% is expected in September, since the rates have remained unchanged for over two years, according to the Ministry of Labour and an association of employers.
Resurgence threatens shoots of recovery
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/01/2021
» The labour market was just starting to bounce back with a lower-than-expected unemployment rate when the fresh wave of Covid-19 cases hit, says Deputy Chairman of the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC), Chalee Loysoong.
Korean firms ramp up recruitment drive
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/11/2020
» South Korean companies based in the kingdom are recruiting Thais with prior working experience in the East Asian country to capitalise on their familiarity with the culture and working conditions in the republic.
Labour Ministry resumes migrant permit services
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/07/2020
» The Labour Ministry has resumed services nationwide by adopting social-distancing measures in order to complete the legalisation process for migrant labourers who registered online by March 30.
Unemployment fears on the rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2019
» Labour rights advocates have questioned the government's claim of more businesses opening shop as opposed to closing down, insisting that new companies may not be hiring as many workers as expected.
End-year job cuts yet to hit home: govt
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/11/2019
» The unemployment rate remains steady at 1% of the workforce, with most workers leaving jobs on a voluntary basis, according to the Ministry of Labour.
Employee help fund 'still healthy'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/09/2019
» A senior labour official has dismissed concerns that the government's employee compensation fund is running out of money to provide financial aid following a spike in unemployment.
Mobile work permit app gets migrant update
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/11/2018
» A smartphone app which allows foreigners to lodge requests for work permits has now been extended to include migrant workers, Labour Minister Pol Gen Adul Sangsingkeo said.
Young grads most likely to not find jobs
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/10/2018
» Up to 370,000 Thais were unemployed in September, with new graduates in business administration making up the largest share. However, this has not led to unpleasant prospects in the labour market.