Migrant workers in Thailand should have dignity and rights, as they are a vital part of the country’s economic development, said Pita Limjaroenrat, the Move Forward party leader, when asked to comment on a report by Cambodian media that prime minister Hun Sen will not accept Thailand’s new labour policy, allegedly to expel Cambodia’s migrant workers.

 

Although the name of political party was not mentioned in the report, the Move Forward party was implied through direct reference to any new policy by the “next administration”.

 

‘’We are verifying whether it’s false information or a real concern from the leader of our neighbouring country. If this news is true, I would definitely reach out to neighbouring countries and ASEAN to assure them that migrant worker rights are equal top Thai labour rights in Thailand. For migrant workers to be part of our economic engine, as Thailand’s Prime Minister, I would make sure that they are taken good care of and that they have the dignity and rights they deserve as drivers of economic growth,’’ Pita added.

 

Caption: This photo taken on June 18, 2014 shows Cambodian migrant worker carried their belongings as the return home in Mongkol Borei district in Banteay Meanchey province after crossing the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pita-to-protect-migrant-worker-rights-and-dignity-in-thailand/

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

I would definitely reach out to neighbouring countries and ASEAN to assure them that migrant worker rights are equal top Thai labour rights in Thailand.

More than they have right now.

They are very important to the economy. They do all of the work the Thais believe is below them. 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

migrant worker rights are equal top Thai labour rights in Thailand.

 

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

as Thailand’s Prime Minister, I would make sure that they are taken good care of and that they have the dignity and rights they deserve as drivers of economic growth,’’ Pita added.

Pita seems to be a good man with good intentions ... a bit naive , may be ...

Reality is that many employers won't like this as they fear a little less income and more liabilities . Pita should not open his mouth too much before being sworn in as PM , after that he can change all this in a silent way .

He is bringing up enemies to him by talking too much , too early ...

2 hours ago, jcmj said:

They are very important to the economy. They do all of the work the Thais believe is below them. 

Maybe they are just copying the American model.

45 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

Pita seems to be a good man with good intentions ... a bit naive , may be ...

Reality is that many employers won't like this as they fear a little less income and more liabilities . Pita should not open his mouth too much before being sworn in as PM , after that he can change all this in a silent way .

He is bringing up enemies to him by talking too much , too early ...

Agreed, stay with motherhood statements until after they are in power, then move slowly after consideration of all the implications.