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Delivery riders call for equal labour rights

Food delivery drivers make their way through Bangkok’s central business district. (File photo: Nutthawat Wichieanbut)

Delivery riders, often considered informal workers, are calling on the next government to ensure they receive the same benefits as regular employees, such as health insurance, according to an activist.

Pattamalak Thongsri, owner of the “Dearmedearyou” Facebook page, on Saturday said that based on her research, in which numerous riders were interviewed, most of them faced issues such as road accidents and sexual harassment, without proper support from their companies.

She did not say how many drivers were interviewed.

She said they want the future government to change its policies and ensure they receive the same…

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