The Ministry of Labour has responded to a plea from taxi drivers to provide them with financial aid due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on their occupation. Right now drivers are encouraged to sign up for Social Security coverage, while the authorities are finding appropriate ways to help drivers over 65 years old who are not eligible for new Social Security registration.
Mr Withoon Naewpanich, President of the Commercial Association of the Thai taxi network, today met with the Minister of Labour Suchat Chomklin to follow up on the three aid requests made by taxi drivers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the meeting, the Minister of Labour said the government now provides a scheme to help independent workers including taxi and motorcycle taxi drivers affected by lockdown measures in provinces under the strictest COVID-19 controls, to receive a payout through Social…
