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ILO's Director-General meets the Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra

Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Guy Ryder met the Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra at Government House on 14 December 2012.

ILO Director-General holds talks with Thai Minister of Labour

The Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), Mr Guy Ryder meets with Minister of Labour of Thailand, Padermchai Sasomsap, in Bangkok, Thailand, on 13 December 2012.

ILO Director-General to visit Thailand

The Director-General of the ILO, Mr Guy Ryder, is to visit Thailand from Thursday 13 December to Sunday 16 December. The trip will be Mr Ryder’s first visit to Asia since he took up the post of Director-General on 1 October 2012.

ILO to publish global wage report 2012/13

A new report on trends in wages worldwide will be released by the ILO. The Global Wage Report analyses average real wages across the world, giving a unique picture of wage trends and relative purchasing power across the world and by region. The...

HIV Stigma – a new form of dying

HIV is no longer a killer but HIV stigma is. As World AIDS Day is observed on 1 December, ILO research in China, India, Sri Lanka and Thailand sheds light on the problem and suggests ways it can be addressed. By Richard Howard, Senior Specialist on...

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Minister of Labour of Thailand presides Shrimp and Seafood industry signing of commitment to work against child labour and forced labour

the Minister of Labour convened a meeting with key fisheries industry associations in order to promote action for protection against unacceptable forms of work.

ILO Thailand welcomes new regulation to improve conditions for domestic workers

The ILO Country Office for Thailand welcomes the passing of a new Ministerial Regulation that will better protect domestic workers in the Kingdom of Thailand, approved on 30 October and to be implemented this year.

Meeting looks at system to deal with migrant workers' recruitment problems

A national consultation on strengthening migrant workers’ access to complaints channels and ability to get grievances about their recruitment process dealt with was organized by the ILO and the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment (DOE).

ILO project to improve labour migration in ASEAN countries

A new project to help migrant workers who travel across international borders in the ASEAN region is being launched by the ILO and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Thailand: 15 unions sign a petition for the ratification of ILO Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

The ILO hopes that Thailand will ratify Conventions Nos. 87 and 98

Trade unions call for ratification of ILO Conventions on Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

A network of Thai labour unions will meet in Bangkok, 29-30 August, to push the Government to ratify ILO Conventions on the rights to organize and bargain collectively.

Photo exhibition highlights the positive aspects of migrant workers' lives in Thailand

The Thai Ministry of Labour and the United Nations have launched a photo exhibition highlighting the positive aspects of migrant workers’ lives in Thailand. “A Positive Image” exhibition, aims to draw attention to the often positive experiences that...

Thai migrants take recruiters to court

Thai workers often pay large sums to get a job abroad that at times falls well short of what the recruiters’ promised. An ILO initiative has helped former migrants win financial redress.

ILO signs US$1,140,000 partnership with Korean Government

The ILO and the Government of the Republic of Korea have signed an agreement that will provide US$1,140,000, as well as technical expertise, to support the development of decent work in more than 15 Asian countries.

Terms and Conditions Saphan Siang Photo Competition (Thai)

Terms and Conditions Saphan Siang Photo Competition (English)

Phuket hotels to share green business experiences

Phuket hotels that took part in the Greener Business Asia (GBA) programme will meet in Phuket on 30 June to share their experiences in improving their efficient use of resources and introducing responsible business practices.

Boosting the signal: Helping migrant workers from Myanmar in Thailand

More than 80 per cent of migrant workers in Thailand are from Myanmar. A community radio has caught their ear helping them to understand Thailand’s immigration laws and advocating for their rights at work. Allan Dow reports.

12 June – World Day against Child Labour – Launch of the Thai Frozen Foods Association’s Policy against child labour and forced labour,...

To mark World Day against Child Labour, members of the Thai Frozen Foods Association launch their policy with commitment to promoting a safe and motivating working environment that is free of child labour, forced labour and discrimination.