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Labour migration
New public mural in Bangkok highlights the relationship between migrant workers and Thai communities
A new mural in the Thong Lor area highlights the connections between migrant workers and Thai communities, celebrating the major contributions migrants make to Thailand’s economy and society.
Employment in Focus blog series
Navigating Generative AI’s transformations in ASEAN labour markets
ILO employment specialists in Asia analyse the impact by sector, occupation, gender, and education level and explore implications for future policy responses
Podcast
How dialogue is steering Thailand’s auto manufacturing future
In this episode of the ILO’s Future of Work podcast, Georg Leutert of IndustriALL Global Union and Sathirayuth (Max) Sangsuwan of AutoAlliance Thailand explore how responsible business conduct – built on trust, transparency and dialogue – can help...
ILO in action
A migrant domestic worker’s journey to empowerment
Champa is a Myanmar domestic worker in Thailand. She started her journey with having little awareness about her rights, to leading Thailand’s network of migrant domestic workers.
Migrant labour
ILO strengthens migrant workers’ access to labour rights and social protection in Thailand
Labour migration
Survey highlights challenging conditions faced by migrant workers in Asia’s fishing and seafood processing industries
A ground-breaking ILO report highlights systemic nature of labour rights challenges and need for continued efforts to ensure decent work in South-East Asia’s blue economy.
Migrant labour
Improved access to social protection and safe work sought for Thailand’s agricultural workers
Efforts to expand access to employment-injury protection and strengthen workplace safety in agriculture are helping reduce risks for workers while supporting resilient businesses and supply chains in Thailand.
News
Thailand strengthens evidence-based planning to support a Just Transition
New analytical model helps policymakers understand how climate policies interact with economic performance, employment, skills, and social outcomes.
Rapid ageing reshapes jobs, growth and inclusion in Asia and the Pacific
ILO-EU forum urges collective solutions to ensure demographic change drives decent work and inclusive growth.
Occupational safety and health
Thai trade unions strengthen action on safe and healthy workplaces
Training initiative builds union capacity to advance occupational safety and health as a fundamental right at work
Practical guide explains key terms on labour rights, supply chains and trade
Designed for a wide audience, the guide promotes shared understanding of fundamental rights at work across supply chains.
News
Empowering Thai employers to champion migrant workers’ rights and protection
Employers in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand, build skills to deliver post-arrival migrant worker training on labour rights and occupational safety and health.
Language training helps migrant workers improve communication and access to services
Basic language skills provide an essential entry point for migrant workers to access healthcare, understand labour rights and participate in their communities.
News
Thailand places decent work at heart of trade competitiveness
National dialogue explores Thailand’s path toward sustainable competitiveness and stronger labour standards in a changing global trade landscape.
ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour
With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.
PROTECT project
Strengthening accountability and protection for migrant workers in Thailand’s construction sector
Migrant worker volunteers are helping their peers learn about labour rights, entitlements, healthcare, and protection from gender-based violence across Thailand’s construction sites.
Empowering migrant workers in Indonesia and Thailand with digital, cybersecurity and financial skills
Through digital micro-courses, 52 trainers and 140 migrant workers across Indonesia and Thailand enhanced their financial skills and digital awareness against online scams and fraud.
Thailand faces shortfall of 250,000 care workers by 2037, ILO report finds
A new ILO study launched to mark International Day for Care and Support projects that Thailand’s demand for home-based care will surge as its population ages. The report calls for greater investment in community care and decent work for national and...
Press release
Myanmar migrant workers improve knowledge of labour rights and social protection in Thailand
ILO and Canada launch project to strengthen Thailand’s rubber sector
Three-year initiative will demonstrate how fundamental rights can benefit workers and businesses alike.
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