Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Thailand is gearing up to replace Cambodian workers, who are returning home amid border tensions, with Sri Lankan labour, according to the Labour Ministry. Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit noted approximately 20,000 Cambodian workers have returned, a figure far less than the 200,000 claimed by Phnom Penh.

 

The Labour Ministry is considering bringing in workers from Sri Lanka to fill the gap. This plan is still nascent and hinges on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under preparation, Mr Pongkawin explained. The number of Sri Lankan workers that will eventually be recruited is set to depend on market requirements.

 

Dispelling rumours, Mr Pongkawin stated that a recent altercation between Thai and Cambodian workers was merely a personal squabble, not indicative of broader tensions. "This was merely a brawl between individuals, not a conflict between employers and employees, and certainly not a violation of human rights," he told the press.

 

He assured that all foreign workers in Thailand are protected equally by Thai law, underscoring the country's commitment to migrant workers' rights.

 

This clarification comes in the wake of Cambodia's Ministry of Labour calling for a boycott of Thai goods and services, claiming abuse against their workers. In response, Thailand is draughting a formal reply to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assert that no abuses took place.

 

Furthermore, the Ministry plans to invite ILO representatives to inspect local businesses to demonstrate transparency and fairness.

 

In a separate briefing, Teerachai Phuwanatnaranubala, deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, stressed the need for preparedness against the economic impact of the Thai-Cambodian dispute.

 

He urged the government to design contingency plans, focusing on the more vulnerable sectors such as agriculture, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Mr Teerachai also called for reallocating part of the 157-billion-baht stimulus budget to address the looming labour challenges. "While the industrial sector can adjust production lines, the agricultural sector, especially fruit orchards that are dependent on migrant labour, is far more vulnerable," he warned.

 

The plan to replace Cambodian labour with Sri Lankan workers aims to minimise disruptions in key industries. The unfolding situation highlights the complex dynamics of regional labour migrations and the economic interplay between Thailand and its neighbours.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-01

 

 

Good luck 🙏

Have you seen Cambodian social media posts involving burning and mocking Thai flags and the like? It’d be wise to leave if some psycho Thais decide to retaliate against Cambodians in Thailand. 

So , the Thai are too lazy to work ?

Or want too much money ?

22 hours ago, webfact said:

He assured that all foreign workers in Thailand are protected equally by Thai law, underscoring the country's commitment to migrant workers' rights.

Well, if you say so.

22 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Good luck 🙏

I guess Thailand has zero unemployment to fill these vacancies.

He assured that all foreign workers in Thailand are protected equally by Thai law, underscoring the country's commitment to migrant workers' rights.

 

Does the govt pay their cost of travel to and from this kingdom?

Unlike people from the next door, new workers must come by plane; higher costs to reach here.

 

 

 

 

 

  .Thailand Moves to Replace Fleeing Cambodians with Sri Lankan Workers.

 

Well now ,Why don't some Thai Lazy workers fill the gap ,Yes. approximately 408,440, according to Statista are Unemployed in Thailand so there's no excuse for some to start work , But then, they want more money  or don't like to work (Lazy ) or don't like the jobs on offer. 

 

 

Pay Thais a decent living wage and you won't need any immigrant labour.....how rich do CP and Red Bull really need to be?????

 

 

Out of the fire, into the frying pan, or until Thailand will start a problem with Sri Lanka.

I thought there are a lot of Burmese people displaced?  Couldn't they do the work?  Might help make all parties happier?

4 hours ago, FlorC said:

So , the Thai are too lazy to work ?

Or want too much money ?

 

I read somewhere that it's better to be thought a fool, than to open one's ignorant stinking  sewergob and prove it.

On 8/1/2025 at 10:20 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Thailand is gearing up to replace Cambodian workers, who are returning home amid border tensions, with Sri Lankan labour, according to the Labour Ministry. Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit noted approximately 20,000 Cambodian workers have returned, a figure far less than the 200,000 claimed by Phnom Penh.

 

The Labour Ministry is considering bringing in workers from Sri Lanka to fill the gap. This plan is still nascent and hinges on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under preparation, Mr Pongkawin explained. The number of Sri Lankan workers that will eventually be recruited is set to depend on market requirements.

 

Dispelling rumours, Mr Pongkawin stated that a recent altercation between Thai and Cambodian workers was merely a personal squabble, not indicative of broader tensions. "This was merely a brawl between individuals, not a conflict between employers and employees, and certainly not a violation of human rights," he told the press.

 

He assured that all foreign workers in Thailand are protected equally by Thai law, underscoring the country's commitment to migrant workers' rights.

 

This clarification comes in the wake of Cambodia's Ministry of Labour calling for a boycott of Thai goods and services, claiming abuse against their workers. In response, Thailand is draughting a formal reply to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assert that no abuses took place.

 

Furthermore, the Ministry plans to invite ILO representatives to inspect local businesses to demonstrate transparency and fairness.

 

In a separate briefing, Teerachai Phuwanatnaranubala, deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, stressed the need for preparedness against the economic impact of the Thai-Cambodian dispute.

 

He urged the government to design contingency plans, focusing on the more vulnerable sectors such as agriculture, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Mr Teerachai also called for reallocating part of the 157-billion-baht stimulus budget to address the looming labour challenges. "While the industrial sector can adjust production lines, the agricultural sector, especially fruit orchards that are dependent on migrant labour, is far more vulnerable," he warned.

 

The plan to replace Cambodian labour with Sri Lankan workers aims to minimise disruptions in key industries. The unfolding situation highlights the complex dynamics of regional labour migrations and the economic interplay between Thailand and its neighbours.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-01

 

 

There are plenty of workers in Thailand & many more available - they are called Burmese

3 hours ago, digger70 said:

  .Thailand Moves to Replace Fleeing Cambodians with Sri Lankan Workers.

 

Well now ,Why don't some Thai Lazy workers fill the gap ,Yes. approximately 408,440, according to Statista are Unemployed in Thailand so there's no excuse for some to start work , But then, they want more money  or don't like to work (Lazy ) or don't like the jobs on offer. 

Those are not unemployed.. That is an estimate of the women working in Pattaya and Bangkok and Phuket...They can not record sex work as real work.. Actually i do not think even the men can say their work is real work since most just lay back with their legs spread. 

7 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Good luck 🙏

Good luck for what? 

2 minutes ago, ReedTeller said:

Good luck for what? 

Read the headline

It's so clear that Thailand picked Sri Lanka because Sri Lanka is Buddhist and is one of the 5 Theravada nations in Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Laos) that share cultural similarities. However, the thing is Sri Lanka is running of workers too, so why pick from a country that is importing workers too?

 

Thailand should pick from "blue" countries that have excess workers rather than pick from another country that can't lose more workers.

3 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Read the headline

Okay and why do you need good luck for that? 💀 Don't tell me that you are one of those Falangs who don't know who Sri Lankans are. Sri Lankans are Buddhists, they share many cultural similarities with Thai people. Why else do you think they were picked? Thai, Burmese, Cambodian, Lao and Sri Lankan are the 5 Theravada nations in Asia that share similarities with one another. 

On 8/1/2025 at 10:20 AM, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Amarin TV

 

Thailand is gearing up to replace Cambodian workers, who are returning home amid border tensions, with Sri Lankan labour, according to the Labour Ministry. Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungreangkit noted approximately 20,000 Cambodian workers have returned, a figure far less than the 200,000 claimed by Phnom Penh.

 

The Labour Ministry is considering bringing in workers from Sri Lanka to fill the gap. This plan is still nascent and hinges on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under preparation, Mr Pongkawin explained. The number of Sri Lankan workers that will eventually be recruited is set to depend on market requirements.

 

Dispelling rumours, Mr Pongkawin stated that a recent altercation between Thai and Cambodian workers was merely a personal squabble, not indicative of broader tensions. "This was merely a brawl between individuals, not a conflict between employers and employees, and certainly not a violation of human rights," he told the press.

 

He assured that all foreign workers in Thailand are protected equally by Thai law, underscoring the country's commitment to migrant workers' rights.

 

This clarification comes in the wake of Cambodia's Ministry of Labour calling for a boycott of Thai goods and services, claiming abuse against their workers. In response, Thailand is draughting a formal reply to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to assert that no abuses took place.

 

Furthermore, the Ministry plans to invite ILO representatives to inspect local businesses to demonstrate transparency and fairness.

 

In a separate briefing, Teerachai Phuwanatnaranubala, deputy leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, stressed the need for preparedness against the economic impact of the Thai-Cambodian dispute.

 

He urged the government to design contingency plans, focusing on the more vulnerable sectors such as agriculture, reported the Bangkok Post.

 

Mr Teerachai also called for reallocating part of the 157-billion-baht stimulus budget to address the looming labour challenges. "While the industrial sector can adjust production lines, the agricultural sector, especially fruit orchards that are dependent on migrant labour, is far more vulnerable," he warned.

 

The plan to replace Cambodian labour with Sri Lankan workers aims to minimise disruptions in key industries. The unfolding situation highlights the complex dynamics of regional labour migrations and the economic interplay between Thailand and its neighbours.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-01

 

 

And how will the Sri Lankan workeres travel to Thailand?

 

By boat and with many accidents / deaths because not enough life vests / unsafe boats ...

2 minutes ago, ReedTeller said:

Okay and why do you need good luck for that? 💀 Don't tell me that you are one of those Falangs who don't know who Sri Lankans are. Sri Lankans are Buddhists, they share many cultural similarities with Thai people. Why else do you think they were picked? Thai, Burmese, Cambodian, Lao and Sri Lankan are the 5 Theravada nations in Asia that share similarities with one another. 

And why do have a problem?

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

And why do have a problem?

I'm asking you lol

2 minutes ago, ReedTeller said:

I'm asking you lol

How you come to that? I don't have the problems. It's not me who writes long letters about SriLankan people: it's YOU

I am surprised at the choice of Sri Lanka. I mean, nothing against Sri Lanka, but I am pretty sure there would be tens of thousands of Myanmerese and Laotian people who could take the place of Cambodians. It would be easier for them to travel to Thailand, and possibly some of them who could do such work are already inside Thailand and available.

 

The only reason I can think of for the choice of Sri Lankans is maybe the Sri Lankans have better skill and expertise (than Myanmerese and Laotians) for the types of work that needs to be done in Thailand.