Tag: Labour
Couple accused of abusing underage Shan labourers in Bangkok
A couple in the Pracha Chuen area of Bangkok have been arrested on suspicion of exploiting minors from Shan state in Myanmar for forced labour. [Read More…]
Former Ministers Charged over Bribery for Labour Export
BANGKOK, Jan 11 (TNA) – The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and public prosecutors have jointly investigated and will file charges against two former ministers [Read More…]
Agreement signed to tackle Phuket labour shortage
PHUKET: An agreement has been signed between representatives of the business sector and the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) for vocational institutes to provide [Read More…]
Labor Ministry Says Daily Incremental Wage Increase Likely
BANGKOK (NNT) – Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin has affirmed that the minimum daily wage will increase this year, although the increase will not be significant [Read More…]
Seven arrests over forced labour on fishing boats
Police arrested seven people for alleged involvement in the use of forced labour on fishing boats, during raids in Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Chanthaburi provinces [Read More…]
Thailand and Saudi Arabia Sign Memorandum on Thai Labor
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Labor Ministers of Thailand and Saudi Arabia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the export of Thai labor that [Read More…]
Human Labour Used to Harvest Coconuts for Export: Deputy Agriculture Minister
BANGKOK, July 9 (TNA) – Thailand developed dwarf coconut trees, which can be harvested by human labour, said Deputy Agriculture Minister, Mananya Thaiset after the [Read More…]
Labour law hiatus sparks abuse fears
State agencies have been ordered to refrain from abusing their power following Tuesday’s invocation of a special order under Section 44 to allow a 180-day [Read More…]
