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Israel considers taking more Thai workers
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 29/05/2024
» Israel has warmed to Thailand’s proposal calling for a substantial increase in the number of farm workers sent there from 6,000 to 20,000 per year, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Employment survey reveals 400k jobless in Q1
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 19/05/2024
» More than 400,000 people, or about 1% of the working-age population, were unemployed during the first quarter of this year, with quitting being the top reason for their unemployment.
Committee refuses B400 rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/05/2024
» The tripartite wage committee has granted freedom to wage panels to fix the proper minimum wage for their respective provinces after refusing to bow to pressure from the government to approve a raise at a flat rate of 400 baht across the board, said a source.
30,000 Thai workers vie for quota of 5,000 jobs in Israel
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 11/05/2024
» More than 30,000 Thai workers are seeking employment in Israel, while Thailand has received a quota of 5,000 positions in the Middle Eastern country's agricultural sector for the second half of this year, according to the Department of Employment (DoE).
Dept launches site pairing job seekers with work
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Department of Employment (DoE) has launched "Khon Tham Ngan" as an online recruitment platform designed for freelancers and recruiters that is free to use.
PM reaffirms basic wage commitment
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged on Wednesday, International Labour Day, that he would not forget his promise about a basic wage increase, saying the rise must be sufficient for the living costs of workers.
Extreme heat bends railway tracks
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» Extremely hot weather warped rails in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, and it took railway workers about an hour to cool them down to make the tracks usable again, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) said on Wednesday.
Dept aids with S Korea jobs
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» The Labour Ministry has emphasised those who wish to work as seasonal farm workers in South Korea can only participate in a programme through the ministry.
Thai workers lauded in Taiwan, meet president
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/05/2024
» Two Thai workers have won employee awards in Taiwan and had an opportunity to meet the country's president.
Wage hike to B400 unlikely before Oct 1
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/04/2024
» The promised nationwide increase in the minimum daily wage will probably not come until Oct 1, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.