webfact Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 file photo: REUTERS Thai business media quoted the chief of the Thai Chamber of Commerce Sanan Angubonkul as assessing that there were 300,000 to 400,000 illegal foreign migrants in Thailand. He said the issue was raised at a recent meeting of the CCSA. Sanan wants to see these migrants made legal in the system so that they can be vaccinated. This would help to address the severe labor shortage caused by migrants who have gone back to neighboring countries. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-04 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted October 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 Looks like Thailand needs its own version of Brexit.....flush out all the cheap labour and pay their own people a decent wage. It seems to be working really well in the UK 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobinBKK Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Why is there a labor shortage in Thailand? Is it a myth that so many Thais are out of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted October 4, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, BobinBKK said: Why is there a labor shortage in Thailand? Is it a myth that so many Thais are out of work? Catch 22? Large undocumented, cheap labour force keeps wages suppressed below a level Thai's find acceptable. However, the cheap labour force isn't quite big enough. So now you are stuck.......you can't raise wages as you are running a cheap, low wage economy to maximize profits, which means you can't attract Thais. Also raising wages when you have so many cheap laborers will cost a fortune and wipe out profits. The only solution is to allow even more cheap labour in, keeping Thais constantly unemployed, but profits up. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 32 minutes ago, Will B Good said: Looks like Thailand needs its own version of Brexit.....flush out all the cheap labour and pay their own people a decent wage. It seems to be working really well in the UK I don´t think you get the difference. In UK people actually work when on the clock. Here people fall asleep at any given moment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 July 2021 unemployment rate was 1.9%, how come there is labour shortage? Thais just being lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Sanan wants to see these migrants made legal in the system so that they can be vaccinated. So do it... don't just talk about it. Offer a 6 month amnesty, get documented no questions asked. But then again who would trust Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Aylesham Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 31 minutes ago, hotchilli said: So do it... don't just talk about it. Offer a 6 month amnesty, get documented no questions asked. But then again who would trust Thailand. 31 minutes ago, hotchilli said: So do it... don't just talk about it. Offer a 6 month amnesty, get documented no questions asked. But then again who would trust Thailand. 32 minutes ago, hotchilli said: So do it... don't just talk about it. Offer a 6 month amnesty, get documented no questions asked. But then again who would trust Thailand. There was a report in the Thai press last week that unregistered workers from Myanmar are already being allowed to register (forTHB 100 a pop) to enable vaccination/tracing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, Will B Good said: Catch 22? Large undocumented, cheap labour force keeps wages suppressed below a level Thai's find acceptable. However, the cheap labour force isn't quite big enough. So now you are stuck.......you can't raise wages as you are running a cheap, low wage economy to maximize profits, which means you can't attract Thais. Also raising wages when you have so many cheap laborers will cost a fortune and wipe out profits. The only solution is to allow even more cheap labour in, keeping Thais constantly unemployed, but profits up. The only solution is to allow even more cheap labour in, keeping Thais constantly unemployed, but profits up. And to support the unemployed thais, bring in more farangs... to support the unemployed. Problem solved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 55 minutes ago, hotchilli said: But but but I got a masters degree, i can't possibly pick up a shovel. Better to live-in with the parents a bit longer and watch tele all day. Or sell something on line or marketplace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 So covid-19 lockdowns have destroyed the tourism industry which was as high as 20% of the economy, throwing millions out of work, but there's a labour shortage? I personally know of more than a few Thai people who cannot currently get a job. I've long ago stopped trying to make sense of anything in this country but it does frustrate me sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 15 hours ago, BobinBKK said: Why is there a labor shortage in Thailand? Is it a myth that so many Thais are out of work? yes.its the work on offer they dont want to do and its NOT a salary issue, Ive offered work at 14k a month+ benefits, more than those Panda riders 10-15k, but no interest......simple, they whinge and moan but do nothing to help themselves in short lazy will leech off otehr family member who are employed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 4 hours ago, charmonman said: I personally know of more than a few Thai people who cannot currently get a job. here we go, go on then tell us what salary they are looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, RafPinto said: Or sell something on line or marketplace. or work on the land for 466 baht a day which includes being paid every day inc sunday when not working Edited October 4, 2021 by Rampant Rabbit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Some troll posts and the replies have been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 18 hours ago, Will B Good said: Looks like Thailand needs its own version of Brexit.....flush out all the cheap labour and pay their own people a decent wage. It seems to be working really well in the UK Slightly too well..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 19 hours ago, webfact said: Sanan wants to see these migrants made legal in the system so that they can be vaccinated. Or just offer vaccines to everyone no questions asked like most other countries... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampant Rabbit Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 39 minutes ago, BangkokReady said: Or just offer vaccines to everyone no questions asked like most other countries... Yes its ridiculous isnt it, just open up mobile units, no questions just vaxxed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now