During April 10-11, 2013, officials of Office of Labour Affairs in Japan led by Mr. Suchart Sangurai, Counsellor (Labour Affairs) and Ms. Chitllada Bamrungchit, Interpreter, visited Agri-Business Cooperative Association and Esco Business Cooperative Organization, recipient companies, in Kagawa prefecture and met with 16 employers and 59 Thai trainees.
They are the first government officials to visit Thai trainees in the prefecture.
During the visit, they inspected employment conditions to make sure they are protected and explored labour market in the prefecture. Most Thai trainees work in agriculture sector. They grow broccoli and radish. Others work in egg farming and food processing sectors.
According to the recipient companies, Thai trainees are hard-working and get along well with Japanese workers and trainees from other countries. The companies are satisfied with their work performance. Trainees received unlimited rice, vegetable and meats for meals. They are also given a piece of land to grow their own vegetables for consumption. The companies sometime arrange work trips for them.
On April 11, officials of Office of Labour Affairs in Japan visited Marine Wave Cultural centre in Mitoyo-Shi city to orient six Thai trainees, who were just arrived in Japan. The officials gave them advice and instruction on rules and regulations including motorcycle rules. People breaking traffic rules in Japan are subject to heavy punishment.
The officials also told the trainees to try to practice Japanese and not to rely on senior Thai trainees, saying if they past Japanese language test, they will have higher opportunities to work in Japanese firms in Thailand.
As Yen weakens, the trainees were also advised to be careful on their spending. They were also warned about being deceived to work elsewhere by brokers. The officials gave the trainees name cards, saying that if they have any problem, they can contact their employers or officials at Office of Labour Affairs in Japan.
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