Today (Jun 26, 2018) Mrs. Petcharat Sinauy, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor as a spokesperson for the Ministry of Labor revealed that from the case of the news newspaper has presented information from Facebook users about Thai women to escape immigration to South Korea, resulting in abortion, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Ministry of Labour concerned in this case, and ordered the counselor (Labor Department) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea to investigate the urgent fact found that Facebook posters named Miss Vikrada Silanakon is the former interpreter of the Gwangju Foreign Workers’ Aid Center and was formerly a volunteer labor force – but now expires membership as an annual renewal member. For information on Thai woman who has escaped from the immigration checklist in the Republic of Korea, the investigators found that she had been working illegally and pregnant for about six months, on June 24, 2018. She was hospitalized at Jonnam Hospital for 12 hours due to fever and abdominal pain. The doctor took the fever but did not heal and she has amnioticgia. Her husband brought her to the hospital. However, she does not have an alien registration card. This immigration officer ordered her to return to Thailand on July 8, 2018 for medical expenses, get discounts from the hospital and no cost issues. This Thai woman does not request disclosure of personal information. She is currently staying at the residence and waiting for a return trip to Thailand.
Mrs. Petcharat added that in this case, it is evident that the illegal escape from work abroad is punishable and must be hidden. There is also the risk of being deceived about human trafficking and illegal labor. For Thai workers who work abroad legally. Government and Ministry of Labor protect and take care of the full benefits of Thai workers. They urge Thai workers to be aware of their legitimate work overseas. It will be fully protected from all sectors from before traveling between work and back from abroad. When traveling to work, it also provides continuous protection. If you are experiencing problems abroad. Thai Labor Office or Thai embassy abroad will represent the government in the care of Thai workers abroad.
Those who wish to work abroad can check employment information or the list of employment agencies certified by the Ministry of Labor at the Department of Employment website. http://www.doe.go.th or call the Department of Labor.
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