Government House, 16 Aug-Deputy Government Spokesman Warning people not to be fooled by recruiters inviting them to work in Dubai, suggesting 5 ways to legally travel to work abroad. Ready to coordinate and help heal Thai workers who died from human trafficking.
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office Warning of fraudsters claiming to be Thai labor recruiters to work in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by posting persuasion through Facebook groups. "Thai people in Dubai" announce recruitment for marketing staff, administrators, or indicate to work for online gambling sites. In the past, there were many victims who believed When you arrive, your employer will keep your passport. and to deceive Thai people through online channels to invest or deceive property and if they refuse to work The employer will charge a large amount of damages. And when there is a problem, it is often impossible to blame the employer because there is no evidence. Because they are not allowed to bring mobile phones into the workplace.
“Gen. Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Instruct relevant departments to carry out rigorous inspections. Especially doing business illegally working illegally. In parallel with public relations, there are 5 ways to legally travel to work abroad, namely: 1. Delivery of employment agencies 2. Delivery of the Department of Employment 3. Job seekers traveling to work By yourself 4. Employers in Thailand take their employees to work and 5. Employers in Thailand send their employees to do internships, all 5 methods must notify the Department of Employment in the form of traveling to work abroad. Ministry of Labor," said Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.
Ms. Ratchada said that in the past, the Ministry of Labor stated that During October-July 2023, suppression of offenders under the Employment and Job Seeker Protection Act, 1985 and its amendments. In the past, 36 cases have been prosecuted under Section 66 against those who advertise job seekers abroad via social media on the charge of “job advertisements that do not comply with the regulations prescribed by the Minister”. of lines/brokers totaling 142 cases, 471 injured, total damages 32,750,330 baht
“In the case of a Thai worker found dead from being tricked into working in a human trafficking ring in Dubai. ministry of labor ministry of foreign affairs and related agencies integrate their work to help urgently, which is currently in the process of related work while the Ministry of Labor Ordered provincial workers, along with agencies under the Ministry of Labor in the area. Visit the house to comfort and encouragement, along with informing the relatives about the steps to help. in order to facilitate coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on how to bring the remains of the workers back to Thailand, ”said Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.
Ms. Ratchada said that the government has continuously emphasized that people should not be misled. being deceived as a victim From announcements on social media that look like incentives about illegal recruitment abroad which is not worth and may be subject to forced labor risk of physical harm or cause death which should examine the information thoroughly Or check more details from the relevant agencies directly.
Ms. Ratchada said that those interested in working abroad can study information about the country they are traveling to work in to prevent fraud through the Department of Employment's e-Service system. Ministry of Labor at the website doe.go.th or the website of the Administration of Thai Labor Overseas doe.go.th/overseas or at Facebook: Central Employment Registration and Job Seeker Protection Division Or ask for more information at the Ministry of Labor hotline, Tel. 1506 press 2, Department of Employment.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency