The Labour Minister met Thai workers selected to work in South Korea under the EPS program and presented the employment agreements, with emphasis on the determination to work, to be law-abiding, abstain from all vices, save money, use experience for professional progression and promote Thailand’s reputation.
On November 13, 2018, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo gave a speech and presented employment agreements to Thai workers selected to work in South Korea under the EPS program at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram conference room on the 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. A total of 320 workers joined the event, mostly from the industrial sector. In his speech, the Labour Minister congratulated everyone for being selected by employers to work in South Korea, passing many selection phases, learning the language and skills, which he said was admirable. He added that working in South Korea was a dream for many Thais, as wages are high at around 40,000-45,000 Baht per month.
There are currently 188,202 Thai workers in South Korea, with around 122,192 illegal workers. Since January – November 2018, 5,176 Thai workers have travelled to South Korea. The Labour Minister has formed a policy to address the problems of Thai workers in South Korea. In order to care for those workers, a Thai Labour Coordination Center in South Korea was established to assist and facilitate Thai workers changing jobs and returning to Thailand. A shelter for EPS workers waiting to change employers at Wat Pa Put Rangsri was set up. The Labour Mistry also has followed up and negotiated with South Korea on issues such as increasing the Thai workers’ quota in the EPS system from 5,000 to 15,000 persons, the renewal of the Thai worker employment agreement from 9 to 14 years, and the age requirement from no more than 39 years to 45 years old. Initiatives also include the reduction of the documentation period from 89 to 30 days, increasing job title for women, a system to support the return of Thai workers under the EPS system with a database of Thai workers returning from Korea, a database of jobs in Thailand including the establishment of a Korean investment in Thailand for example.
Pol.Gen. Adul also stressed that all Thai workers selected to work in South Korea work hard, be responsible, be culturally aware and law-abiding, abstain from all vices, save money and support families and to collect working experience.
“Whatever is beneficial, remember to bring it back to Thailand, especially the Korean language. After the contract ends and you return to Thailand, you will be able to find jobs easily and transfer your knowledge to family members or people in the community. This will benefit the family and reputation of Thailand, including the next generations of Thai workers,” said Pol.Gen. Adul.
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Division of Public Relations/
News by Chaninthorn Phettab/
Photos by Sompob Silbut/
November 13, 2018
