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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 Alan Morison Sunday, October 19, 2008
Earthquake? Airport blockade? By the time a resort has a major crisis, it's too late to train staff. Le Meridien is pioneering programs that spread responsibility for security to everyone. PHOTO ALBUM More »
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By Alan Morison Monday, September 15, 2008
Through boom and bust, resorts have to continue to attract the best possible staff. On Phuket, the newer brands are now offering astronomical sums to beat off local competition and Samui resorts. More »
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By Alan Morison Thursday, September 4, 2008
Political uncertainty remains but Phuket just needs a few weeks out of the news to recover from the airport siege and return to normal, says one leading Patong hotelier. How's business? ''Booming as usual.'' More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Risking life and death for the minimum wage is what some people on Phuket do for a living, without complaint. But if something goes wrong, the ultimate cost can be much higher than the work itself. More »
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By Shanya Phattrasaya Monday, August 11, 2008
A tip is a measure of satisfaction. A 10 percent service charge is a tax. What's the best and fairest system? Phuketwan asked island resorts and restaurants how their taxes and tips operate. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, August 1, 2008
A training scheme designed to make staff better qualified to find resort jobs may have the added benefit of raising extra taxes for the Orborjor. It is believed more staff will be required next high season. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Friday, July 11, 2008
Plenty of bosses on Phuket buy big houses and drive expensive cars because they pay their staff poorly and expect unlimited overtime. Here's how some badly treated workers manage to win a better deal. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian and Alan Morison Sunday, July 6, 2008
A VIP group among non Thai workers on Phuket is being suggested as part of a computer data base overhaul that would make information about all outsiders on the island available across most official departments. More »
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By Chutima Sidasathian Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The education of young people aiming to work in Phuket's tourism industry can be out of kilter with rapidly increasing numbers of people from specific nations. Prince of Songkla is excellent with Chinese, but not Russian. More »
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Monday, June 9, 2008
Lotteries for a precious Green Card to work in the US have always been popular but young student workers in Phuket and other Thai resort locations have another alternative. More »
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