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Japanese MP visits ILO

Ms Mayumi Moriyama, President of the Japanese Parliamentarians’ League on the ILO Activities and Member of the House of Representatives, visited Thailand from 19 to 23 August to familiarize herself with ILO activities in Asia Pacific region. 

Peace, security and work in Timor-Leste

By Jose Assalino, Chief Technical Advisor, Timor-Leste. As a newly independent country with a fledgling economy, Timor-Leste faces many social and economic challenges. To help the Timorese people find decent work the ILO started three new...

Rights of migrant workers to be discussed at government seminar

A national seminar on systems for handling migrant workers and protecting their rights in Thailand will be held in Bangkok on Monday 9 July 2007.

Campaign for hazard-free, child labour-free agriculture in Thailand

Thai government officials, employers, workers, non-governmental organizations, private sector representatives, teachers, students and the International Labour Organization (ILO) join forces today to work towards a hazard-free, child-labour-free...

Media Advisory: World Day Against Child Labour 2007

June 12th is observed globally as World Day against Child Labour.  The theme for this year’s observance is child workers in agriculture.

Almost half of Thai workers are putting in 'excessive' hours, New ILO stufy finds

Nearly a century after adopting its first international standard on working time, a new study by the International Labour Office estimates that one in five workers around the world – or over 600 million persons – are still working more than 48 hours...

Equality at work - Tackling the challenges: Underpaid, Overworked and Overlooked: the plight of young foreign migrant workers in Thailand

Migrant workers are often subject to discrimination because of their colour, race or religion, or simply because of their migrant status, says the ILO's new global report on discrimination worldwide.

Chiang Rai May day march against child labour

Representatives of workers, employers, business associations, youth groups, government departments along with migrant workers will take part in a Labour Day march against child labour in Chiang Rai on 1 May.

Combating trafficking and child labour in Northern Thailand: A showcase of effective models and new initiatives

The ILO and the Royal Thai Government are launching a series of joint-efforts to tackle human trafficking and child labour.

ILO and regional trade unions meet to promote migrant workers rights

A training programme to engage Thai, Cambodian, Lao and Burmese Trade Unions in improving respect for the rights of migrant workers is being organised by the ILO.

Thai families are struggling to care for families and earn a decent living - says new ILO report

A new ILO report shows that low-income workers in Thailand are earning less and working longer hours than before.

The spicy taste of entrepreneurship: street food sellers and economic development

In Bangkok, food sold by street vendors provides more than just a cheap and healthy meal. For tens of thousands of people it is a vital source of income and a recipe for reducing poverty. According to a study recently published by the International...

New poll highlights need for better understanding among Thais of the importance of migrant workers to their economy: migrants help economy...

A new ABAC poll released today revealed the need for better understanding among Thais of the important contribution made by foreign migrant workers to the Thai economy.

Fresh research reveals serious human rights violations of young foreign migrant workers in Thailand

A year-long study finds exploitation, coercion and intimidation in homes, farms, factories and fishing boats.