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Permit extensions mulled for workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/07/2019
» The Ministry of Labour will this month ask the cabinet to approve its proposal to extend work permits for migrant workers for another two years.
Free border pass for Songkran returnees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/03/2019
» Workers from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia can return to their countries for the Songkran festival without having to pay a border pass fee, according to a policy committee on tackling migrant worker problems and human trafficking.
Illegal migrant blitz sees 5,000 deported
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/02/2019
» More than 5,000 illegal migrant workers have been deported and over 25 million baht worth of fines collected from those who have broken Thailand's visa laws, including those who employed the illegal migrants.
Daily wages tipped for boost
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/02/2019
» Provincial sub-committees given the task of adjusting minimum daily wage rates have proposed annual raises of between two to 10 baht this year, said permanent secretary for the Labour Ministry Jarin Jakkaphark Wednesday.
Top 5: Labouring through 2018
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/12/2018
» Making a list of the top five labour issues is a challenge, because a lot has been going on in the labour sector and the businesses they work for this year.
Govt reinstates unskilled workers ban
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/12/2018
» The government's committee on migrant labour management policy on Thursday reinstated its policy to ban migrant workers from taking up employment as unskilled labourers in Thailand.
Thailand first in Asia to ratify fishing pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 30/11/2018
» Thailand will become the first country in Asia to ratify the Work in Fishing Convention, also known as C188, to ensure better working conditions for fishermen.
Rising abuse of elderly irks NHRC
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/11/2018
» With abuse and neglect of the elderly tipped to increase as the country moves toward an ageing society, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is taking a lead in calling for strong policies to address these concerns.
Fishing for new workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 16/09/2018
» The Labour Ministry's recent move to recruit additional migrant workers through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) system is a boost for the commercial fishing sector, which has suffered from a labour shortage.
Permits on cards for illegal Vietnamese
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/09/2018
» In an attempt to attract migrant workers from Vietnam to Thailand, the government has approved a proposal to provide work permits to illegal Vietnamese labourers.