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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.
Overseas job swindles skyrocket
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/07/2023
» The number of people duped by illegal job brokers to work overseas and the damages incurred have both soared in the past eight months, according to the Department of Employment (DoE).
Cooperation deal sparks worker rush to S Korea
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/02/2023
» More skilled Thai workers are heading to South Korea for well-paid jobs under a labour cooperation deal reached between Thailand and South Korea last year.
Fund changes lives with scholarships
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/01/2023
» Before she received a scholarship to become a certified nursing assistant, Naiyana Pannok, 21, and her mother used to rely solely on wages she and the mother made, about 100 baht to 200 baht a day.
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.
Migrant workers can stay another six months
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/02/2022
» The Ministry of Labour is in talks with neighbouring countries under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to allow migrant workers who complete their four-year term this year to carry on working in the kingdom for another six months.
BMA eases curbs on booze sales
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/11/2021
» More restaurants and eateries will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from Tuesday, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) agreed to lift restrictions at venues certified by the Department of Health.
Migrant workers to return, but at a cost
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/09/2021
» Businesses will be permitted by the Labour Ministry to import migrant workers once again, but at a steep cost associated with Covid-19 surveillance.
Nurture makes the kids alright
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/02/2020
» Since Chin was a young boy, his world has revolved around Moo Baan Dek, where he was fed, clothed, schooled -- and loved.