webfact Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 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 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted November 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2020 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobodysfriend Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 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 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2020 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. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by Elkski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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