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Thailand inspects over 500,000 foreign workers; 2,575 prosecuted

April 21, 2025

More than 500,000 foreign workers in Thailand were inspected, of whom 2,575 faced legal prosecution for violating labour laws, the Department of Employment announced on Monday.

New govt urged to ease registration process for migrant workers

August 25, 2023

The new Pheu Thai-led government should open one-stop service centres for migrant workers, reduce the fees they have to pay to register, and relax regulations on them, the Employers' Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) said on Friday.

Police raid Mae Sot factory after Tesco labour abuse allegations

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022

Immigration police and labour officials investigated a clothing factory in Tak’s Mae Sot district on Tuesday following reports of slavery-like working conditions.

Cabinet approves immediate registration of illegal migrant workers to combat outbreaks

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved immediate registration of undocumented migrant workers in a bid to curb further outbreaks of Covid-19.

Cabinet approves new labour law ensuring occupational safety

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2019

According to a new law approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday (October 29), employers are required to arrange for their employees’ health check-up and provide medical records for each employee from the time of employment.

Warning on illegal brokers

SUNDAY, JULY 09, 2017

Companies who use unregistered brokers could be accused of human trafficking: Labour ministry

Firms wary of new labour law

TUESDAY, JULY 04, 2017

SHORTAGE OF WORKERS AND HIGHER COSTS REMAIN A WORRY DESPITE GOVT CONCESSIONS

PM orders review of migrant workers law