Migrant workers to be allowed to stay another two years

By The Nation

 

 

Migrant workers who have completed a four-year contract will be allowed to stay in Thailand for another two years to help solve the problem of labour shortage due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said the Cabinet had resolved on Tuesday that workers who can prove they have completed four years of employment within November 1 this year and December 31, 2021, can stay in the country for another two years. 

 

This decision is based on the fact that many neighbouring countries have not been able to tackle the pandemic, and the new measure is expected to curb the spread of the virus as well as solve the problem of labour shortage. 

 

Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul, director-general of the Department of Employment, said employment contracts have to be in line with the memorandum of understanding and workers who wish to stay another two years must have medical certificates and should submit a request to work with the department. 

 

They will also have to apply for a work permit within a year, which will cost Bt1,900, and have the correct visa and immigration records.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397740

 

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2 minutes ago, webfact said:

solve the problem of labour shortage due to the

Lazy  Thais not  willing to do the dirty Burmese  immigrants work, as  mentioned  by "some minister" recently

46 minutes ago, bodga said:

Lazy  Thais not  willing to do the dirty Burmese  immigrants work, as  mentioned  by "some minister" recently

Exactly which is why I have no sympathy for 95% of Thais who ‘claim’ to be out of work

(quote) get on yer bike and find it

18 hours ago, webfact said:

to help solve the problem of labour shortage due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

The opposite should logically be the case , considering the fact that a lot of people are out of work .

21 hours ago, bodga said:

Lazy  Thais not  willing to do the dirty Burmese  immigrants work, as  mentioned  by "some minister" recently

CP will be so pleased, he can continue to victimise migrant slave labour to increase his personal portfolio and wealth.

Maybe someone should tell those Thais who are despaired and living on handouts in places like Pattaya and Phuket that there's a labor shortage. ????

What are the wages for these migrant workers?   Im sure it's super  low.  I know a person with an  apartment  building near a chicken plant she is contracted out for all units. 1500 baht a month  per  unit.  Her building is a couples  dorm.  The chicken company did  require her to install an  approved  fire emergency hallway lighting system and  she had to install emergency exit outside fire stairs on the 2nd floor.   At least this company is trying to prevent a PR nightmare in case of a fire. It is an all cement building. 

Edited November 12, 20205 yr by Elkski