Labour minister heading to Israel to check on Thais amid conflict


BANGKOK: Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is leading a team to Israel on May 26-29 to follow up assistance for Thai workers affected by conflict there, ministry spokesman Phumiphat Mueanchan said on Sunday (May 26).

Phiphat will ask the Israeli government and private agencies to ensure that Thai workers are working in safe zones, and accelerate wage payment for workers whose employment contracts have expired, he said.

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