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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.
Next wage rise eyed for April
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/12/2023
» The government will consider another increase in the daily minimum wage by April when it will ask the tripartite wage committee to review pay rates.
Govt to cover costs for returnees
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/11/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said yesterday.
Evacuees who bought own tickets can apply for reimbursement
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 31/10/2023
» Thais who bought their own air tickets to return from war-torn Israel can now apply for reimbursement from the government, labour permanent secretary Pairote Chotikasathien said on Tuesday.
Workers can return to Israel after war
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2023
» Israel is willing to welcome back Thai workers if and when the Israel-Hamas war de-escalates, according to the Labour Ministry's permanent secretary, Pairote Chotikasathien.
Workers recall Hamas escape
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 15/10/2023
» Thai workers have shared experiences of their escape from the recent Hamas attacks in Israel, while a family member of a Thai worker has urged the government to review its decision to export Thai workers to dangerous red zones in Israel, particularly areas near the Gaza Strip.
Family in shock after Israel death
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/10/2023
» The family of a Thai worker killed on Tuesday in an attack in Israel pleaded on Wednesday for the government to help bring the victim's body back to his home in the northeastern province of Si Sa Ket.
Gambling addiction fuelled by poverty
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 14/08/2023
» Social workers say gambling addiction among blue-collar workers is fuelled by social and welfare issues, not by an individual's passion as many might have thought. NGOs and government agencies are working together to provide rehabilitation.
Compensation for victims of Narathiwat fireworks blast
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 10/08/2023
» NARATHIWAT: The Social Security Office (SSO) has been ordered to compensate victims of the July 29 fireworks warehouse explosion in Sungai Kolok district, which killed 12 people, injured 121 and damaged 292 houses in tambon Muno.
Draft bill would protect, legalise sex work
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/03/2023
» A bill to protect sex workers is being drafted to legalise the profession in a bid to prevent them from exploitation.