Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Singhadet Chu-umnart chaired the research committee’s meeting on comparison of relevant legislation to the ILO Convention 188 concerning work in fishing, 2007, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room. The meeting’s participants included representatives of employers, employees, the social security, state officers and ILO members, who shared findings and compared legislation relevant to the convention. The information will be concluded in a report and presented to improvement of legislation in alignment with Thailand’s context, also ensuring true enforcement of laws in the fishing industry which meet international standards.
Mr Alain Pelce, Senior International Labour Standard and Labour Law Specialist from the International Labour Organization (ILO) said that legislative amendments would facilitate elimination of exploitation in the fishing industry and promote the working framework on legal protection in Thailand, referencing the ILO’s own framework. Regulations formed by the government in alignment with the convention’s essence would also benefit the lives of Thai and migrant workers in the fishing industry, covering health and social security dimensions for instance.
The study and comparison of relevant laws to further enhance alignment with the ILO Convention 188 on work in fishing, will benefit true enforcement of laws. It will ensure provision of social protection such as health examinations, hygiene of food and beverages, medical care from accidents at work, provision of suitable break times and accommodation, issuance of employment contracts, worker registration, evidence of wage payment and promotion of workplace safety, ensuring workers are rightfully treated to international standards.
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Spokesperson and Publication Sub-Division/
Bureau of Public Relations /
Chaninthorn Phettab – News/
3 March 2017
