Republic of Korea Agrees to Raise Thai Worker Quota 600% –

The Thai prime minister has welcomed a recent move by the Ministry of Labor to secure 15,000 work positions in the Republic of Korea (ROK) for qualified Thai workers. He said this presents an opportunity to create employment and lift the standard of living for Thais.

Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri said the premier had acknowledged the results of talks between the Thai labor minister and the ROK ambassador. Discussions between Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin and South Korean Ambassador Moon Seoung-hyun was a continuation of the prime minister’s discussions with South Korea’s prime minister last month. Following the latest talks, Thailand was granted 15,000 work positions in South Korea.

The development is in line with the government’s policies that emphasize people’s livelihoods. Anucha said the additional worker quota will add income and elevate…