NHRC sends letters to the Prime Minister to expedite the problem of illegal migrant workers propose guidelines for both short-term and long-term measures
At 10.30 am on January 13, at the Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. Suchart Setthamalini, National Human Rights Commissioner (NHRC) announced that according to the NHRC, monitoring the issue Migrant workers during the Covid-19 epidemic were reported to be smuggled illegal workers through natural channels along the border with neighboring countries. which may be related to the problem of human trafficking and the exploitation of labor by various groups of persons, the NHRC has sent a letter to the Prime Minister with recommendations for measures or guidelines for the promotion and protection of human rights by short-term recommendations to the Ministry of Labor Consider conducting a survey on the need for migrant workers of entrepreneurs in all types of businesses as a central database for the management of migrant workers in the whole system. and, together with relevant agencies, review the process of importing migrant workers from 3 nationalities according to the MOU, and discuss with the countries of origin to reduce the process for convenience. faster and reduce costs or fees to encourage small business operators to import labor
Mr Suchart said that the MOU should also be amended on the employment between the Thai government and the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. To increase opportunities for Vietnamese workers to work in other businesses (Aside from sea fishing and construction) as well as Cambodian, Laotian and Myanmar migrant workers. A new migrant work management strategy should be expedited. To replace the 2017-2021 Strategy to provide sufficient migrant workers to meet economic needs and reduce the number of illegal migrant workers that lead to other consequences such as epidemics, social problems, human trafficking, etc. The guidelines for the management of migrant workers according to various Cabinet resolutions should be compiled into the same approach. and prepare a document for dissemination in the official language of the country of origin as well
Mr Suchart continued that the Office of the National Security Council (NSC) together with the Ministry of Defense Ministry of Interior and the Royal Thai Police by the Immigration Office Consider opening a permanent border crossing with additional availability. so that migrants who are legally immigrants can come in faster to the Ministry of Health Immigration office and agencies involved in the quarantine of migrant workers in accordance with the measures to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19, inspect and provide adequate and standardized quarantine facilities for migrant workers to the Ministry of Labor together with the Ministry of Interior Ministry of Health and the Immigration Office Create a database of migrant workers into a single system. Including the development of applications for identity verification for convenience, speed and reducing labor registration costs.
Mr. Suchart said that the long-term recommendations to the Ministry of Labor together with relevant agencies consider action Bring the problem of smuggling illegal workers to discuss and negotiate agreements with countries in the ASEAN region. to prevent illegal immigration and protect the rights of migrant workers In addition, the law should be explored, reviewed and amended. or procedures relating to the management of migrant workers that may be inconsistent with or impede labor protection
