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Suchart expresses full support for PM despite missing out on Labour Ministry post
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
Deputy Commerce Minister Suchart Chomklin confirmed on Tuesday that he was not upset about missing out on the position of Minister of Labour.
Wage Committee sets new minimum pay rates for 13 professions, with daily rates up to 800 baht
SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025
The Thai Wage Committee has announced new minimum wage rates for 13 professions, with some reaching up to 800 baht per day, effective after 90 days.
Myanmar limits monthly job submissions to 50 for Thailand, 15 for Japan
SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2025
The Ministry of Labour has issued a notice to foreign employment agencies to submit new job offers for 50 people in Thailand and 15 people in Japan once a month.
Thai Ministry of Labour assessing impact of Trump election victory
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2024
Ministry assessing potential impact on Thailand, particularly in terms of employment
Myanmar issues a statement that workers heading abroad must have OWIC
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2024
Ministry of Labour stated that workers heading abroad must have an Overseas Worker Identification Card (OWIC). This will help them avoid unnecessary restrictions at international airports and border camps as they travel with employment visas and hold a Passport for Visit (PV).
Thailand arrests 100,000+ undocumented workers, 80,000 Myanmar nationals
MONDAY, JULY 15, 2024
According to a press release from the Thai Ministry of Labour, more than 100,000 foreign workers, including Myanmar nationals, have been arrested within 36 days of the 120-day plan to crack down on illegal workers in Thailand.
Rigorous minimum wage debate keeps parties raging
FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024
Since the day the government pinned the 400 baht minimum daily wage to the chat, Thailand has witnessed a robust debate about the policy. The members of the Tripartite National Wage Committee, which involves the government, the employers and the employees, do not appear to be on the same page. What do each of them think about the 400-baht minimum wage? What do studies show about the impact of wage rise on the economy? The Nation offers an overview on the trajectory of this debate with a mockup chatroom.
Thai economy gets added boost from overseas remittances: Labour Ministry
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024
The 118,080 Thai nationals who have been working overseas contributed 58.62 billion baht to the economy in the first quarter of fiscal 2024, Labour Ministry reports say.
Registered illegal workers allowed to stay until 2025
THURSDAY, AUGUST 04, 2022
The Ministry of Labour has allowed Thai employers of illegal migrant workers from four neighbouring countries to register their employment online by August 15, deputy government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said on Thursday.
Cabinet approves new minimum daily wages for different categories of workers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2022
The Cabinet approved a standard wage rate for workers in three occupational groups that possess a certificate from the Department of Skill Development (DSD).