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  • Phuket NewsPhuket cracks down on human trafficking in fisheries

    Phuket cracks down on human trafficking in fisheries

    Phuket officials are doubling down on the fight against human trafficking in the island’s bustling marine fisheries sector. At a meeting held yesterday, November 27, leaders stressed the urgency of safeguarding workers from exploitation and aligning with global anti-trafficking standards. The high-level talks, chaired by Vice Governor Ronnarong Thipsiri, gathered agency heavyweights at the Provincial Welfare and Labour Protection Office.…

  • Thailand NewsImmigration raid uncovers 100 illegal workers at Pattaya hotel site

    Immigration raid uncovers 100 illegal workers at Pattaya hotel site

    More than 100 illegal foreign workers have been uncovered by immigration police during a significant operation at a luxury hotel construction site on Pattaya Second Road, Chon Buri province. This joint initiative was spearheaded by immigration officials and a labour expert from the Chon Buri Provincial Employment Office. Yesterday, November 7, over 50 officers converged on the construction site, where…

  • Crime NewsImmigration raids lead to 300 detained, fines over 250,000 baht

    Immigration raids lead to 300 detained, fines over 250,000 baht

    Immigration officers conducted coordinated raids on 30 locations, detaining nearly 300 foreign nationals suspected of various immigration violations. The operations led to fines totalling 250,000 baht, with offenders promptly handed over for legal proceedings. This action took place yesterday, November 6, under the directive of Police General Kittirat Phanpet, who emphasised the urgent need to crack down on illegal activities…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok market stabbing over 500 baht debt leaves one dead

    Bangkok market stabbing over 500 baht debt leaves one dead

    A tragic incident occurred at a market in Bangkok, where a foreign worker fatally stabbed a drinking companion with scissors over a 500 baht debt dispute. Police were alerted to the incident around 10pm yesterday, October 23. Deputy Inspector Pisai Thongmee, along with several other officers, responded to a report of a fatal stabbing in Soi Ekkachai 64/7, Khlong Bang…

  • Thailand NewsNo more slack: Thailand tightens the noose on illegal workers

    No more slack: Thailand tightens the noose on illegal workers

    The Government of Thailand is tightening the noose on illegal foreign workers in a sweeping crackdown, with over 2,000 arrests in recent weeks. While the bulk of those detained are undocumented migrants from neighbouring Myanmar, the hunt is expanding to include Western foreigners working illegally in jobs reserved for Thai nationals. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director General of the Department of Employment…

  • Crime NewsGrilling it illegally: Immigration cops catch foreign ‘meat’ deliverers

    Grilling it illegally: Immigration cops catch foreign ‘meat’ deliverers

    Immigration police in Samut Prakan arrested three foreign nationals operating an illegal grilled pork delivery business. The suspects were caught preparing pork, vegetables, and dipping sauces for delivery to customers, violating laws prohibiting foreigners from competing with Thai workers. Yesterday, September 24, Police Colonel Sumet Janwongpitak, the superintendent of the Samut Prakan Immigration Office, led a team to inspect a…

  • GuidesProhibited jobs for foreigners in Thailand

    Prohibited jobs for foreigners in Thailand

    Thailand has long been a popular destination for foreign workers, whether they’re skilled professionals or labourers. But in recent years, there’s been growing talk about whether Thailand should limit or even prohibit certain jobs for foreigners to protect local workers. Let’s dive into the topic and see what the implications could be. Current situation Right now, Thailand already has a…

  • Tourism NewsThailand unveils destination visa to attract remote workers

    Thailand unveils destination visa to attract remote workers

    The Government of Thailand is intensifying efforts to promote its new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) to attract foreign nationals who wish to work while travelling in the country, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. Maris announced that the ministry is playing a significant role in promoting the DTV, which is anticipated to generate revenue for Thailand. He emphasised that…

  • Thailand NewsIllegal workers nabbed at popular Indian restaurant in Pattaya

    Illegal workers nabbed at popular Indian restaurant in Pattaya

    An Indian restaurant in South Pattaya found itself at the centre of a legal storm after immigration officers discovered the owner was employing foreign workers without valid work permits. The shocking revelation came to light during a surprise inspection led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Weerachai Thinkamut and Pol. Lt. Pramot Fuengfung, which unveiled serious legal violations. During the raid, the…

  • Thailand NewsLabour minister intervenes in unpaid wages of 700 migrant workers

    Labour minister intervenes in unpaid wages of 700 migrant workers

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakan directed ministry officials to address a situation involving a Chinese company in Prachin Buri that has not paid the wages of over 700 foreign workers for the past two months. Some 700 migrant workers from Myanmar yesterday, August 18, demonstrated at the Rojana Industrial Estate due to the non-payment of their daily wages. Phiphat has tasked…

  • Thailand NewsHerbal hustlers busted in Pattaya: Foreign workers found

    Herbal hustlers busted in Pattaya: Foreign workers found

    Law enforcement officers yesterday raided three herbal product stores in Pattaya, uncovering a tangled web of deceit, illegal employment, and dubious health claims. The raid was triggered by complaints from the Pattaya Indian Community Association, which accused certain stores of ripping off customers with overpriced and ineffective herbal remedies. It was alleged that these businesses were using foreign nationals to…

  • Thailand NewsThai police bust syndicate exploiting workers for mule accounts

    Thai police bust syndicate exploiting workers for mule accounts

    Police apprehended two individuals connected to a syndicate that exploited foreign workers to establish mule bank accounts, later sold to scammers, facilitating more than 3 billion baht in fraudulent transactions. The syndicate legally brought foreign workers into Thailand, deceiving them into opening accounts at various banks. These accounts were then sold to scammers, including operators of gambling websites. The Cyber…

  • Thailand NewsCable chaos: Trio busted for illegal TV scheme in Phuket

    Cable chaos: Trio busted for illegal TV scheme in Phuket

    Phuket Tourist Police nabbed two Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national for working illegally on an audacious cable installation operation to provide Chinese TV channels in Phuket Town. Acting on an anonymous tip-off, officers swooped on the roof of an apartment building on Yaowarat Road, catching the five foreigners red-handed. Thai national Sittichai Klapdee, who was present at the scene,…

  • Business NewsThailand grapples with surge in illegal foreign workers in tourism

    Thailand grapples with surge in illegal foreign workers in tourism

    The Labour Ministry of Thailand has expressed worries over the persistent issue of foreigners being unlawfully employed within the country’s tourism sector. Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn revealed that the ministry has been vigilantly tracking the situation and has reported a steady increase in the number of illegal foreign workers. From October 2023 to February 2024, as many as 13,424 foreigners…

  • Thailand News700+ illegal foreign workers exposed in Thailand’s reserved jobs

    700+ illegal foreign workers exposed in Thailand’s reserved jobs

    The Thai government has exposed a clandestine workforce of over 700 foreign workers engaged in professions reserved for locals over the past six months, officials declared today. Government spokesperson Kharom Polpornklang disclosed that a vigorous crackdown by the Employment Department had ensnared 721 foreigners, predominantly employed as street vendors, hairdressers, drivers, and masseurs, prompted by grievances from indigenous workers. The…

  • Thailand NewsVeggie vendetta: Foreign workers in hot water for dumpster diversions in Thai market

    Veggie vendetta: Foreign workers in hot water for dumpster diversions in Thai market

    A group of foreign workers sparked controversy after being accused of selling vegetables picked from dustbins in a local Thai market. The incident prompted calls for the authorities to investigate whether these actions contravene the law. The issue, widely debated on social media, emerged when a Facebook user exposed the problem by sharing pictures along with a caption that questioned…

  • Pattaya NewsCoastal crackdown: Chon Buri Police launch initiative to nail undocumented foreign labour

    Coastal crackdown: Chon Buri Police launch initiative to nail undocumented foreign labour

    In the coastal province of Chon Buri, an initiative to thwart undocumented foreign labour has been laid out by officers from Bang Lamung Police Station. This concerted action took place yesterday, with sweeping audits conducted across a range of potential workplaces occupied by non-Thai nationals. It comes as part of an extensive drive to hinder illicit activities associated with unlawful…

  • Business NewsThai Cabinet extends contracts of migrant workers, easing labour shortage fears

    Thai Cabinet extends contracts of migrant workers, easing labour shortage fears

    The Thai Cabinet‘s recent decision to extend employment contracts for over 200,000 migrant workers has alleviated concerns about a domestic labour shortage. Poj Aramwattananont, vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and president of the Labour and Skill Development Committee, said the move addresses management issues related to migrant workers while easing the worker shortage in industries requiring intensive labour…

  • World NewsJapan’s population predicted to fall to 87 million by 2070, with foreign residents making up 10.8%

    Japan’s population predicted to fall to 87 million by 2070, with foreign residents making up 10.8%

    Japan’s population is expected to experience a significant decline over the next few decades, with predictions that the total number will fall to 87 million by 2070, representing a 30% decrease from 2020 figures. As the nation grapples with the challenges of an ageing population, this decrease suggests that in the coming years, the government will likely need to rely…