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Illegal workers in Korea urged to sign up for amnesty
News, Published on 10/12/2024
» Thai workers who are staying illegally in South Korea have been urged to report to immigration authorities to take advantage of a voluntary return programme, which would exempt them from fines and other penalties.
23 Thais still in Syria, people rejoice as Assad flees
Bangkok Post and AFP, Published on 09/12/2024
» A number of Thai citizens in Syria have decided to stay in that country to evaluate the situation before deciding whether they would return home.
Rules issued for migrant workers
Post Reporters, Published on 27/11/2024
» Two ministerial regulations are being issued to prevent labour trafficking and extend legal protection for dependents of migrant workers, according to the Interior Ministry.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.
Four killed, 9 injured when pickup hits trailer truck
Published on 06/11/2024
» SURAT THANI - Four people were killed and nine others injured when a box pickup truck carrying Myanmar workers rear-ended a trailer truck in Tha Chana district in the early hours of Wednesday.
Singapore keen on Thai workers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry aims to export more Thai workers to Singapore, especially in the shipyard sector.
Govt seeks to avoid conflict zones for Thai workers overseas
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/11/2024
» The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has asked the Ministry of Labour to shift its labour export policy away from war-torn countries, such as Israel, to more peaceful ones.
Thai govt sends letter of protest to Israel
News, PRASIT TANGPRASERT and SURACHAI PIRAGSA, Published on 03/11/2024
» The government has submitted a letter of protest to Israel, requesting that no more Thai workers be sent to high-risk areas following a recent rocket attack that killed four Thai workers and injured one.
New centre for migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/10/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said the ministry will launch its first Certificate of Identity (CI) centre in Samut Sakhon next month to assist migrant workers needing proof-of-status documents and ensure the economy proceeds without hiccups.