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Thailand Sends 900 Workers to Finland for Berry Picking
In a significant move, Thailand's Minister of Labour, Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, announced a new initiative to send 900 Thai workers to Finland for berry picking. In a recent video conference with Finland's Minister of Employment, Arto Satonen, both officials finalised the details of this arrangement, promising to ensure the welfare and rights of the workers. The conference primarily focused on ensuring the safety and fair treatment of the Thai berry pickers. Pipat expressed his gratitude toward Finland for its willingness to collaborate and confirmed that all employment contracts had been meticulously vetted by the Finnish government. "If Finland needs more workers, they should inform the Ministry of Labour promptly," Pipat advised. He assured that the Ministry is ready to deploy the workers as soon as all conditions and agreements are fully met. He also plans a visit to Finland to check in on the workers around September. Finnish authorities committed to a rigorous process to safeguard the workers' interests, with Satonen explaining that from next year, Finnish immigration will thoroughly scrutinise employment contracts before issuing residence visas and work permits. This change marks a departure from previous years when workers often entered on tourist visas. "The workers must have valid employment contracts, work eight hours daily, and receive wages as per the Finnish government’s standards," Satonen stated. He appreciated the Thai officials for facilitating the discussion and hoped the arrangements would allow Thai workers to commence berry picking promptly, given the high demand for labour. This collaboration aims to encourage more Thai workers to undertake such overseas employment, with the assurance of fair treatment and appropriate compensation. Pipat also requested Finland to send the necessary documents to the Thai Embassy in Helsinki for prompt verification, ensuring timely dispatch of the workers to match Finland’s berry harvesting season. Both ministers underscored the importance of this initiative in strengthening bilateral labour cooperation and improving worker welfare. Picking natural blackberries in Finland. Picture courtesy: Wikimedia -- 2024-08-01 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe -
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Opinion: Why Re-electing Trump Would Jeopardize America's Foreign Policy & Global Security
The useful idiots are people like you who swallow the BS the MSM pump out. Talk about a con job. -
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B800 000 transfer from UK to Thailand
Lloyds Banking group are quite good at SWIFT transfer if you have an account with them Lloyd's / Halifax / Bank of Scotland, and can do it online on the PC. Used them before a few years ago, straight into the yellow bank £9.50 per transfer -
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Opinion: Why Re-electing Trump Would Jeopardize America's Foreign Policy & Global Security
You really have swallowed the MSM propaganda. You definitely lack any morals, using Ukraine as a proxy to fight Russia. The joke is all on you. Ukraine is finished. It no Joke. It's really sad. -
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Kamala Harris Alters Liberal Positions on Key Policy Issues Amid Republican Attack Ads
She is just copying Trump's policies in an attempt to get elected. If she gets elected her extreme leftist views will return. -
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[QUIZ:] 1 August - History of Buriram
View this quiz 1 August - History of Buriram Short 5 questions on the history of Buriram. Submitter Captain Flack Type One Right Answer Time 5 minutes Total Questions 0 Category Thailand Submitted 08/01/2024 -
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[QUIZ:]31 July - History of Phuket
I just completed this quiz. My Score 40/100 My Time 113 seconds -
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biden & the far left try to sacrifice the SCOTUS For Their style of Democracy ( mob rule)
Congratulations! You've constructed a very sturdy and impenetrable information silo. -
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Kamala Harris Alters Liberal Positions on Key Policy Issues Amid Republican Attack Ads
No no! According to Riclag and other MAGA posters she's a Marxist-Leninist and Chekist politician! 😀- 1
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Kamala Harris Erases Trump's Swing-State Lead, Turning Election into a Tight Contest
No wonder MAGAs are panicking and Illisdean has disappeared! 😀 https://www.racetothewh.com/president/polls- 1
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New Polls Arizona & Pennsylvania Has Trump edging out Harris but Behind in Georgia
How so could you flesh out that pick of the litter comment,I do know one person up for review declined citing he is 69 years old and didn’t want that hurting the ticket. -
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Kamala Harris Erases Trump's Swing-State Lead, Turning Election into a Tight Contest
And she’s just getting started!!+ trumps going off the deep end lol 😂 you guys and gals look up the meeting/ town hall he had today with the black women's journalist group OMG did he blow it he had them so angry it sounded like they were growling yeiks!! -
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Duty-free shutdown drama: Thai airports set to lose big bucks
The owners father was good friends with P'Thaksin... but he been dead since 2018. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Thursday 1 August 2024
Vaping troubles: British tourists warned of costly holiday mistake by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Mirror UK British tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday. E-cigarette smokers need to be aware of strict anti-vaping laws in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1334318-vaping-troubles-british-tourists-warned-of-costly-holiday-mistake/ -
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Vaping troubles: British tourists warned of costly holiday mistake
British tourists heading abroad this summer are being warned of a costly mistake that could ruin their holiday. E-cigarette smokers need to be aware of strict anti-vaping laws in popular South East Asian destinations. The penalties for breaking these rules range from hefty fines to imprisonment. Countries like Thailand and Singapore have some of the strictest vaping bans in the world. In Thailand, vaping has been prohibited since 2014. Unwitting tourists caught with an e-cigarette could face fines of up to 30,000 baht or, in severe cases, a prison sentence of up to 10 years. Singapore also enforces tough regulations, with fines reaching up to 2,000 Singapore dollars (around 50,000 baht) for possessing a vaping device. According to the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA), five out of 10 countries in the region ban e-cigarettes. These include not only Thailand and Singapore but also places like Brunei, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, where even possessing a vape for commercial purposes is illegal. Elsewhere, vaping restrictions are widespread. In Cyprus, vaping in public or a private vehicle with a minor can result in fines of up to 850 euros (around 30,000 baht). Hungary fines vapers up to US$980 (around 35,000 baht) for using e-cigarettes in non-smoking areas. Meanwhile, in Italy, vaping is allowed, except in the Vatican City, where it’s entirely banned, reported The Mirror UK. Dan Marchant, Director of Vape Club gave his advice. “Vaping laws are constantly changing. Travellers must check local regulations before their trip to avoid severe penalties. In some cases, illegal vaping products can pose additional risks. Always bring your own devices and supplies when allowed and pack them in carry-on luggage to comply with airline rules.” In related news, authorities in Thailand are set to take decisive action against the illegal use of e-cigarettes, emphasising the need to protect children from the health risks associated with vaping. Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that the country has ignored the issue for too long, during an event commemorating World No Tobacco Day on May 31. by Puntid Tantivangphaisal Photo courtesy of The Mirror UK Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-01 - Cigna offers a variety of health insurance plans designed to meet the minimum requirement for medical treatment coverage, with benefits reaching up to THB 3 million. These plans are tailored to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions for expatriates, ensuring peace of mind and access to quality medical services. To explore the full range of Cigna's expat health insurance options and find a plan that suits your needs, click here for more information. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe
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