Mrs. Chantana Boon-Arj, Minister Counsellor (Labour Affairs), was in January invited by the International Manpower Development Organisation Japan (IM Japan) to deliver a speech on working and living in Japan during an orientation to 45 Thai trainees batch 24-10.The trainees were sent by the Labour Ministry to take the training with the IM Japan. The orientation was divided into two groups. The first group comprising four persons will undertake training in Japan on January 24 at the IM Japan training centre at Minami Kashiwa city in Chiba prefecture. The second group comprising 41 persons receives the training on January 31 at the training centre in Motoyawata city in Chiba prefecture. Details are as followed:
- Trainees of batch 24-10 comprise 45 persons — 41 men and 4 women. Of the total, 41 persons arrived in Japan on January 17 and the rest of four arrived on January 23. After completing the one-month training, they will undertake a working training at 17 firms.
- Minister Counsellor (Labour Affairs) and Mrs. Malee introduced herself to trainees, aimed at familiarising with them, and informed them that her office would help Thai trainees to complete the training and to return to Thailand successfully. They were urged to contact the office if they confront with any problem or need any assistance. The trainees were also urged to help preserve Thailand’s image because they were sent by Ministry of Labour which belongs to the Thai government.
- The Minister Counsellor (Labour Affairs) gave an advice, telling the trainees that they should set the goal of their lives while staying in Japan three years. They were asked to learn the way the Japanese work and learn an innovative technology which could be used after their return and work in Thailand. Besides gaining knowledge, the trainees could save money so that they could invest on their own businesses. Trainees should also realise that they could face tough jobs and discipline because the Japanese are serious and take high responsibility in their works. The trainees were also advised to learn Japanese language which would be beneficial when they work in Thailand.
- Mrs. Malee advised the trainees on how to save and spend their money. They were told they could save a minimum of one million baht during their three-year stay in Japan, even without an overtime payment. She also told them on Japanese labour law, rights to holidays, calculation on overtime payment, etc. The trainees were asked to consult with advisers of the IM Japan if they have any problems.
