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Thais return to Israel, despite risks
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/01/2024
» Many Thai labourers have returned to work in the farmlands of Israel for financial reasons in the past month despite Israel's intensified conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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.
Workers call for end to short-term contracts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/10/2023
» About 600 workers demanded the government to end what they call unfair employment conditions and promote job security during a rally to mark World Day for Decent Work on Saturday.
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.
Hirers must register temp workers: SSO
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/12/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is warning employers hiring migrant workers on a temporary work contract to abide by a new regulation requiring them to register their employees for social security coverage, which would entitle them to proper healthcare and compensation in the event of work-related injuries.
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.
Thais heed call to help Ukraine
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/03/2022
» Being more than 7,000 kilometres from Ukraine has not deterred a group of Thais from volunteering to help the country defend itself.
'Close the vaccine gap': illegal migrants need help
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/06/2021
» The success of the national vaccination programme, which is seen as instrumental to creating herd immunity and reopening the country, depends on how inclusive it is.
Recovery plan must aid contract workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/06/2020
» The government should include 24 million informal workers in its 400 billion baht economic recovery plan for alleviating the economic impact of Covid-19, a recent seminar was told.
Cash aid to be expanded
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/04/2020
» The social security board is expected today to approve financial assistance for workers under the Social Security Fund (SSF) who have either lost their jobs or been suspended by employers not ordered to stop operating during the Covid-19 outbreak.