…cts, manage cross-functional initiatives and contribute to innovation. The study also recommends to enhance the training supply side with focus on formal training such as TVET and recognised certified courses. To be successful, collaboration will be important and examples of past success include public-private partnership, collaboration with vocational training institutions, and trade union involvement on training such as rights-based training and……
…row in demand while jobs involving tasks that can be completed with simple computer commands will decrease. Furthermore, with the increasing awareness and concern for environmental issues, companies are shifting focus to sustainability, which will alter the materials and practices used in the traditional manufacturing process. To address the shifting job and skill pool, Thailand’s government and companies must invest in upskilling and reskilling……
…such agreements continue shark fishing without consequences [4]. The “Fin Free Thailand” Campaign Fin Free Thailand is a campaign encouraging hotels and restaurants to stop serving shark to protect endangered sharks. The ‘Blue List’ was created as part of the initiative, where hotels and restaurants that don’t serve shark fin can sign up and pledge their support [3]. As of 2022, 111 hotels, 4 supermarkets, 9 restaurants, and 7 other organizations……
…domestic workers. A step closer to fair and equal work for all. Figure 1: New areas under Ministerial Regulation No. 15 The new regulation is a testament to what Rapid Asia hopes to achieve when working with development clients, finding evidence that can lead to sustainable change. The ILO, who has been working with the RTG on the domestic work issue for some time, emphasized the importance of obtaining impartial and reliable evidence, saying: “T……
…y for the Fostering Accountability in Recruitment for Fishery Workers (FAIR Fish) project of Plan International Thailand. The project aims to reduce trafficking in persons (TIP) and forced labour in the recruitment of women and men in the seafood processing sector in Thailand. In the study, a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of the FAIR Fish responsible recruitment model (RRM) implementation was undertaken. Based on the CBA results, the business case s……
…age: The system can be set up in any area with mobile phone coverage. Case Study A leading aid agency commissioned Rapid Asia to set up a mobile phone panel (m-panel®) in the Philippines to monitor the launch of a new H1N1 vaccine. Some 50 healthcare workers (HCWs), mostly women from different clinics in Manila, were recruited to participate in the panel. Using their mobile phones, the HCWs reported every week on the progress of the vaccination pr……
…between Thai and migrant workers. The sector requires a more inclusive and comprehensive approach for a prosperous and equitable future. The study acknowledges that further investigation into decent working time is needed. The growing significance of the industry emphasizes the need for an inclusive and equitable approach to foster a prosperous, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Further research is needed to investigate labour relations,……
…ke to invite you and your organization to participate in ILO ‘s upcoming research study launch entitled “Decent work and responsible business practices in Thailand’s automotive manufacturing sector” on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 10.00 – 11.00hrs (ICT) In this regard, we will present key findings and practical recommendations and Q&As. Please see the full report and agenda HERE. Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024 Time: 10.00 – 11.00 pm (BKK……
…buse and poor treatment, particularly female migrant workers. However, the study also found examples of good work conditions, particularly in larger factories. The study proposed three broad recommendations. To reform worker recruitment systems, including promoting gender-based analysis of worker needs, improving legal assistance to ensure better safety and security To promote a system of growth towards quality and sustainability of the entire ind……
…s, employment and working conditions, and gender equality. The report also examines migrants’ integration, well-being, and access to health and education services. A section of the report also explores the needs and challenges experienced by migrants when they attempt to regularize their status in Thailand. It is worth noting that the fear of deportation emerges as the most pervasive concern amongst migrant workers, whether they are documented or……
…ooms for improvement to ensure optimum ACTIP implementation. The following key recommendations were made: 1. Develop clear guidelines on victim identification at the national level to ensure victims of trafficking are accurately and expediently identified. There should be clear implementation guidelines to enforce a common understanding of trafficking in persons (TIP) and who is a TIP victim among frontline responders and law enforcers 2. Provide……
