On 16 August 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, Mr. Anurak Tossarat, Director General, Department of Employment and Staff traveled to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to discuss the issue of labor relations with Mr. Teng Ting (H.E.U Thein Swe) Minister of Labor. Immigration and Population of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the Ministry of Labor Immigration and population of Naypyidaw, Republic of the Union of Myanmar There are important issues in this discussion, such as the issue of informing the Myanmar side about the extension of work to foreign workers in the fisheries sector. Section 83 of the expiration date of September 30, 2018 extends two years to Sept. 30, 2020, with a target of 11,000 workers, of which 2,209 were from Myanmar. Qualified migrant workers must report from August 20 – September 30, 2018 at the Integrated Services Center. (OSS) at the Employment Office of the 22 coastal provinces. Temporary Urgent Measures to provide the opportunity for 3 unqualified nationals to work on June 30, 2018 and still in Thailand, but must have a valid passport or CI to do the Sea Book for 1 year fishing operation.
Gen. Adul added that the import of fishery workers under the MOU, which most employers in the fisheries are willing to provide the conditions of employment as required by law, such as the 10,000 baht fee with 12,000 baht experience and share money. Sale of captive fish Renewal of the contract from 2 years to 2 years if you wish to continue working for a period of 30 days, reconsider employment and health insurance, insurance and social security membership. It is now in the process of amending the law to allow Thai and foreign workers in fisheries to become members of the social security. Including the progress of opening the first center to work and terminate the employment at the Thai side will be operational in Ranong. This is a channel to send labor in the fishery. In addition, Gen. Adul. Mr. Vivat Tanghong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labor Director-General of the Department of Employment And officials discussed in detail. In order to obtain a clear employment guideline.
At present, 53,649 workers in the marine fishery are employed in the 83-member group. Of the 83 verified nationalities, 2,209 are Thai nationals, 177 are Lao, and 8,614 are Cambodian. The MOU provides workers with a clear guideline. It is a benefit to the people who come to work in Thailand. It is protected by Thai law. It also reduces the risk of victims of trafficking and exploitation.
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