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Progressives under fire over SSO board plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2026
» The Progressive Social Security group has come under renewed scrutiny after members of the People's Party (PP) denied backing a policy that would allow migrants to sit on the Social Security Office (SSO) board, despite evidence suggesting the proposal had previously featured in the group's campaign platform.
Minister denies rumours of Cambodian deportations
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/12/2025
» Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong denied a rumour that Cambodian workers in Thailand are to be deported on Feb 13 due to work permit issues.
SUV plunge kills 9 migrant workers
Post Reporters, Published on 03/12/2025
» RATCHABURI - Police have launched an investigation after an SUV plunged into an irrigation canal behind Wat Ratsamanachan in tambon Nong Krathum of Pak Tho district, killing nine people — all illegal migrant workers from Myanmar.
Govt preparing broad anti-discrimination bill
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» The Justice Ministry is fleshing out its proposals for a broad anti-discrimination bill.
Certain foreign workers can stay on another year
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a one-year grace period allowing certain foreign workers to remain temporarily in the kingdom.
Govt vows action on illegal migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Labour Ministry has ordered a crackdown on illegal migrant workers, stressing the urgency of stamping out the problem.
Govt to ramp up drive for migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government's plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the cabinet.
Hospitals probed for fake health certificates
Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Some private hospitals in Thailand have been accused of issuing fake health certificates to migrant workers, according to Deputy Public Health Minister Chaichana Dechdecho.
Conflict sees exodus of needed workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/08/2025
» At least 300,000 registered Cambodian migrant workers have returned to their home country amid border tensions, prompting growing fears of labour shortages in the agriculture and manufacturing sectors, especially in border provinces, according to the Migrant Working Group (MWG).
Sri Lankans to replace fleeing Cambodian workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2025
» The government is drawing up a plan to replace Cambodian workers who have returned to their country due to the ongoing border tensions with workers from Sri Lanka, according to the Labour Ministry yesterday.