Thai Workers Advised to Delay Travel to Israel and Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

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Thailand's Ministry of Labor has issued a critical advisory urging Thai workers to delay their travel plans to Israel and Lebanon due to rising regional tensions. This comes in the wake of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Iran, which has stoked fears of increasing violence in the area.

 

Director-General of the Department of Employment, Somchai Morakotsriwan, signed the urgent notice, which has been dispatched to all provincial governors.

 

They have been advised to disseminate this information to workers considering travel to these countries. The security assessment was conducted through the Thai embassy in Tel Aviv, in conjunction with the Office of Labor Affairs in Tehran. According to the assessment, the situation remains highly unstable, necessitating an immediate and cautious response from all concerned.

 

Caretaker Labor Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn has affirmed that the Ministry of Labor is vigilantly monitoring the situation. "For the safety of our workers, we strongly recommend postponing any travel plans to Israel and Lebanon until further notice," he stated. The official advisory has been in effect since Thursday and will continue until the security situation improves.

 

Despite the current apprehensions in Israel and Lebanon, the Ministry of Labor has continued its robust overseas employment programs. This year, the ministry has a target of sending 100,000 Thai workers abroad. As of now, 77,918 workers have already been dispatched under the program. Additionally, the ministry has solidified its labor cooperation with South Korea, signing a two-year memorandum of understanding that aims to improve conditions for Thai workers.

 

Under this new agreement, 8,688 Thai workers have traveled to South Korea this year, marking a significant increase of 3,888 compared to the previous year. The agreement also includes provisions for reduced waiting times between contracts and additional support for workers affected by natural disasters, thereby enhancing the overall welfare of Thai workers abroad.

 

As the situation in the Middle East remains volatile, the Ministry of Labor continues to prioritize the safety and security of its workers, urging them to heed the latest advisory.

 

Picture courtesy: National News Bureau of Thailand

 

-- 2024-08-19

 

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[DaddyWarbucks]

Anyone who would go to work in a warzone needs a check-up from the neck up.

[MalcolmB]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

This year, the ministry has a target of sending 100,000 Thai workers abroad.

Good workers the Thais.

Probably teach the Jews a few things.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, DaddyWarbucks said:

Anyone who would go to work in a warzone needs a check-up from the neck up.

Depends where and when, the benefits can be very  rewarding

[nakhonandy]

2 hours ago, DaddyWarbucks said:

Anyone who would go to work in a warzone needs a check-up from the neck up.

The countries aren't actually at war and some places are better/worse than others.

People take risks for what in their eyes is very good money.

 

[Letseng]

7 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

Good workers the Thais.

Probably teach the Jews a few things.

Hopefully they get paid by employers.