Thailand Sends Workers to Israel Amid Conflict Risks

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Picture courtesy: Israel Travel Secrets

 

Thailand's Department of Employment has announced plans to send 800 workers to Israel this month, despite the escalating conflict in the region. This decision comes as Thai interest in working opportunities in Israel remains high, according to DoE chief, Somchai Morakotsriwan, speaking on Monday.

 

Mr. Somchai assured that these workers would be deployed only to safe areas, underscoring that employment agencies are prohibited from sending Thai workers to conflict zones in northern Israel.

 

In the event of further escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, Mr. Somchai mentioned that the government has prepared plans to evacuate workers to safety. The Labour Ministry is in dialogue with the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok to address concerns.

 

Explaining the rationale behind the deployment, Mr. Somchai noted that halting operations would not guarantee worker safety, as individuals often find alternative, unmonitored routes to Israel, complicating government efforts to offer protection.

 

As evidence of high demand, a recent recruitment event at Chiang Rai Rajabhat University attracted thousands hoping to work in Israel.

 

Marius Savescu, representing an Israeli recruitment agency, stated that Israeli companies seek to fill around 2,000 positions, primarily for carpenters, ironsmiths, bricklayers, and tilers. Many firms prefer male candidates aged 25-45.

 

Savescu highlighted the increasing need for labour in Israel, estimating 3,000-4,000 additional workers are required in the construction sector before year-end. This demand could soar to 10,000 by the next year.

 

In 2023, 2,174 residents from Chiang Rai were employed in Israel. The recent Hamas attack, however, resulted in three deaths, one injury, and two hostages among Thai workers.

 

Following Hezbollah's rocket attack in Metula, which claimed four Thai lives, Mr. Somchai confirmed the Labour Ministry's ongoing talks with Israeli authorities regarding repatriation and compensation under Israeli labour laws.

 

The Overseas Employment Fund will also assist victims' families, providing 40,000 baht for funeral costs and 40,000 baht for descendants, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2024-11-05

 

 

[Geoffggi]

This is irresponsible given the expected escalation of aggression from Iran, the next it will be please help getting our people back home !!! 

[ChrisY1]

Seems the employment agencies won this time....influencers in Thailand are popular....they have "gifts" ready!

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