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**beth** · 08-30-2006, 08:00 AM

Millions lack welfare coverage: govt
By Yossawadee Hongthong,
Thanongsak Meunnoo,
Duangkamon Sajirawattanakul
The Nation on Sunday
Published on May 2, 2010

Plans to set up dozens of vocational health clinics by 2012

Two thirds of Thai workers - 23 million of the 37 million workforce - are not covered by the social security system, Deputy Public Health Minister Pansiri Kulanartsiri said.

More than half of all workers are at risk of occupational hazards, with about 2.9 million injured or sick annually, the minister said.

This has spurred ministry plans to set up 94 vocational health clinics by 2012, she said.

To mark May Day, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday said his administration had prepared measures to relieve the cost of living, improve workplace safety, provide appropriate welfare, coordinate with the private sector to delay plans to lay off workers, provide skills training and reinstate workers into jobs.

The period for laid-off workers to receive unemployment compensation from the Social Security Fund had been extended from 180 days to 240 days, while their social security contributions were also lowered temporarily, he said.

On Tuesday, the Labour Ministry will ask the Cabinet for Bt387 million to support businesses and workers. The government will also consider a nine-point labour demand submitted on Thursday.

The unemployment rate would be much lower than last year as the economy was recovering due to the stimulus measures of the government, he added.

Thavee Techatheerawat, chairman of the Thai Trade Union Congress, submitted the nine-point demand to Labour Minister Phaitoon Kaewthong. It includes ratification of International Labour Organisation conventions No 87 on the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, and No 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining.

Ko Nai, a Burmese worker, said he hoped the two treaties would help ease their suffering from discriminatory practices such as different minimum daily wages. Thai workers get paid Bt206 while migrant workers received Bt150-160 a day, he said.

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beth Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 334 Senior Member	Millions lack welfare coverage: govt Millions lack welfare coverage: govt By Yossawadee Hongthong, Thanongsak Meunnoo, Duangkamon Sajirawattanakul The Nation on Sunday Published on May 2, 2010 Plans to set up dozens of vocational health clinics by 2012 Two thirds of Thai workers - 23 million of the 37 million workforce - are not covered by the social security system, Deputy Public Health Minister Pansiri Kulanartsiri said. More than half of all workers are at risk of occupational hazards, with about 2.9 million injured or sick annually, the minister said. This has spurred ministry plans to set up 94 vocational health clinics by 2012, she said. To mark May Day, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva yesterday said his administration had prepared measures to relieve the cost of living, improve workplace safety, provide appropriate welfare, coordinate with the private sector to delay plans to lay off workers, provide skills training and reinstate workers into jobs. The period for laid-off workers to receive unemployment compensation from the Social Security Fund had been extended from 180 days to 240 days, while their social security contributions were also lowered temporarily, he said. On Tuesday, the Labour Ministry will ask the Cabinet for Bt387 million to support businesses and workers. The government will also consider a nine-point labour demand submitted on Thursday. The unemployment rate would be much lower than last year as the economy was recovering due to the stimulus measures of the government, he added. Thavee Techatheerawat, chairman of the Thai Trade Union Congress, submitted the nine-point demand to Labour Minister Phaitoon Kaewthong. It includes ratification of International Labour Organisation conventions No 87 on the Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, and No 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining. Ko Nai, a Burmese worker, said he hoped the two treaties would help ease their suffering from discriminatory practices such as different minimum daily wages. Thai workers get paid Bt206 while migrant workers received Bt150-160 a day, he said.
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