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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 and Alan Morison Thursday, February 5, 2009
Update: Mgmt Statement Released Staff at Laguna Phuket are taking part in what they call an ''assembly'' as part of a dispute over pay. Road access remains blocked, says Laguna. More »
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By Apinya Saksri Monday, February 2, 2009
Jobs in Danger The economic downturn and political uncertainty trouble those in the Andaman tourist industry who have to forecast 2009 revenue. A big jobs seminar is coming. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Saturday, January 17, 2009
Resort and business owners should have prepared staff for good news or bad news in their pay packets in 2009. What some see on Monday will indicate expectations for the whole year. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Thursday, January 15, 2009
Photo Album The women who shape the sails on the large sailmaking area at Rolly Tasker's loft have downed tools in a dispute over pay. A union representative was talking to management More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, December 12, 2008
Heading towards potential closures in March next year, Phuket resorts and other businesses are cutting jobs in half this high season. Phuket workers are being advised to get ready: worse is on the way. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Apinya Saksri Monday, November 24, 2008
Latest Workers in electronics and graphic design seem most vulnerable. Cutbacks at resorts are anticipated after what seems likely to be a short high season. Union leaders are preparing. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Thursday, November 20, 2008
Club Med, on the shores of Kata where the King's Cup will start and finish, has a new approach to modern technology and to pay rates. But diverting guests to Bali is not something they want to do again. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Latest Enjoy a holiday now, staff at one leading Phuket resort are being told, because guest numbers are dwindling. The island should be hunkering down for a high season from hell. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Update Here's our latest guide to jobs and unemployment on Phuket, plus a list of where the work permits go on the island nation by nation, and a positive expert forecast for 2009. More »
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Latest: Being paid to live and work in Paradise is still a prospect as Amanpuri and Laguna go looking for staff and the Phuket Brewery hunts for temporary workers to supplement its growing permanent force. More »
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