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Latest Officials at the Phuket Labor Office say there are just 11,528 expats on the holiday island officially sanctioned to work in tourism, property and other industries.
PHOTO ALBUM A sweep to clear Phuket of illegal guides is being planned from October 6 as police officers begin training and all Phuket guides - local and foreign - are being urged to register anew.
PHOTO ALBUM On the first day the new one-stop service for workers from neighboring countries attracted about 400 people. Many more are expected to register in the next month as word spreads.
Latest Workers on Phuket were ill equipped to deal with the sudden influx of foreign workers in tourism and the upgrading in skills needed for Thais to compete for jobs.
Latest Prices continue to soar on Phuket with high costs affecting the labor market and likely to limit tourism prospects, according to latest figures following a meeting of employers.
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By Chutima Sidasathian Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Latest Officials at the Phuket Labor Office say there are just 11,528 expats on the holiday island officially sanctioned to work in tourism, property and other industries. More »
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By Prasit Tarnsirisin Saturday, September 20, 2014
PHOTO ALBUM A sweep to clear Phuket of illegal guides is being planned from October 6 as police officers begin training and all Phuket guides - local and foreign - are being urged to register anew. More »
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
PHOTO ALBUM On the first day the new one-stop service for workers from neighboring countries attracted about 400 people. Many more are expected to register in the next month as word spreads. More »
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Latest Although about 200,000 migrant workers are reported to be heading for Cambodia because of rumors of a Thai military crackdown, there are few Cambodian workers on Phuket. More »
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By Media Release Thursday, August 22, 2013
Latest Thailand's migration policy failure leaves Burmese and other workers open to exploitation by brokers, say labor rights groups. More »
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By Alan Morison Sunday, August 4, 2013
Latest Phuket's switch from a primarily European and Australian audience to one for Chinese and Russians means job losses for some and job wins for others. More »
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Latest Call centres are one way the Philippines is using the good English-speaking skills of its people to earn business in the prelude to the arrival of the Asean Economic Community. More »
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By Prasit Tarnsirisin Sunday, August 5, 2012
Latest Most workers on Phuket were from other countries or other provinces, and Phuket employers could use twice the number of Burmese workers who are registered, new figures reveal. More »
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By Prasit Tarnsirisin Saturday, August 4, 2012
Latest Workers on Phuket were ill equipped to deal with the sudden influx of foreign workers in tourism and the upgrading in skills needed for Thais to compete for jobs. More »
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By Phuketwan Reporter Thursday, July 5, 2012
Latest A survey of 100 resorts on Phuket shows the industry is moving more rapidly than ever before towards the five-day working week for all staff. More »
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