The Thai embassy in Tel Aviv has submitted a protest note to Israeli authorities over the practice, by some Israeli employers, of sending their employees to work in high-risk areas and thus exposing them to potentially lethal danger, said Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa today. Four Thai Nationals Killed in Israel-Lebanon Border Attack He cited the […]
On October 26th, 2024, Thai national media reported an explosion erupted from a chemical mixing tank at a zinc production facility in Kabin Buri district, Prachinburi, killing two Burmese workers and injuring 28 others. Two dead and four badly injured in fireworks explosion in Kalasin The facility, which primarily produces zinc, lead, and tin, had […]
The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Bangkok bus conductors face early retirement Mr Phiphat said on Friday that the idea of extending the retirement age was attributed to today’s improvements in […]
On September 23rd, 2024, Labor Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn addressed the recent delays in the Minimum Wage Board meetings. Thai Labor Ministry Plans 400 Baht Minimum Wage The board was expected to discuss a nationwide minimum wage increase to 400 baht on October 1st, 2024, but two previous attempts to hold the tripartite meeting failed. A […]
Local officials raided a construction camp in Uthai district of Ayutthaya province on Tuesday morning and arrested 272 illegal workers from Myanmar. Authorities investigate Pattaya construction site for illegal workers Officials from the Uthai district office and Ayutthaya provincial hall descended on a construction camp in tambon Nong Namsom about 6am on Tuesday. Full story: […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has revealed that the minimum daily wage could rise to 400 baht nationwide from October 1, despite concerns from business sectors. The increase follows discussions with business operators and a study by a subcommittee set up by the Ministry of Labor. The new policy, if implemented, is set […]
The tri-partite wage committee cannot yet finalise the 400-baht national minimum wage in Thailand, until it receives the proposed wage rates from the individual provinces, according to Labour Permanent Secretary Pairoj Chotikasathien. Minimum Wage to Be Raised to 400 Baht in Tourist Areas The governor of each province is required to work out the appropriate […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government has initiated a strategic plan to transform Thailand into a hub for skilled foreign workers, enhance its economic competitiveness, and ensure sustained growth. Led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the initiative will lead to the introduction of several new visa categories to attract global talent. Thai Government Introduces Destination Visa […]
