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Over 100k Cambodian Workers Stuck in Thailand Discussed with Cabinet

Over 100k Cambodian Workers Stuck in Thailand Discussed with Cabinet

Matichon•Politics•12h ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Trinuch highlights the predicament of over 100,000 Cambodian workers stranded in Thailand, prompting cabinet discussion.

  • •Minister of Labour, N.S. Trinuch Thienthong, is addressing the issue of approximately 100,000 Cambodian migrant workers stranded in Thailand.
  • •The workers are currently in Thailand but are considered to be in illegal status due to border situations.
  • •The issue has been brought to the cabinet for discussion, with emphasis on security concerns and the impact on the agricultural sector.
  • •The Ministry of Labour is reviewing the situation to find a swift resolution, considering both security and economic factors.

Overview

  • •N.S. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the issue of approximately 100,000 Cambodian workers in Thailand is being discussed.
  • •Approximately 100,000 Cambodian workers are currently in Thailand, in an illegal status due to border situations.
  • •The workers are stuck in Thailand and are in an illegal status due to border situations, preventing immediate repatriation.
  • •The issue affects the agricultural sector, with operators experiencing some impact.
  • •Repatriation of stranded workers cannot be immediately processed due to security conditions.
  • •The matter is being brought to the Cabinet (Cabinet) for discussion to expedite clarity.
  • •N.S. Trinuch Thienthong confirmed that all dimensions of the issue are being considered.

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Key Quotes

N.S. Trinuch Thienthong
"This group of workers, because they are in Thailand, but a border situation occurred, they are stuck and are currently illegal. If sent back, it cannot yet be done because of security conditions, so this matter must be carefully considered."
แรงงานกลุ่มดังกล่าว เนื่องจากอยู่ในเมืองไทย แต่เกิดสถานการณ์ชายแดนจึงตกค้าง และผิดกฎหมายอยู่ในขณะนี้ หากส่งกลับยังไม่สามารถดำเนินการได้ เพราะติดเงื่อนไขความมั่นคง ฉะนั้นเรื่องนี้ต้องพิจารณาให้รอบคอบ

Key Entities

Person

Trinuch(ตรีนุช)
Minister of Labour who discussed the issue of Cambodian workers.
Cambodian workers(แรงงานกัมพูชา)
Migrant workers whose legal status and presence in Thailand are under discussion.
N.S. Trinuch Thienthong(น.ส.ตรีนุช เทียนทอง)
Minister of Labour who is addressing the issue of Cambodian workers.

Place

Thailand(ประเทศไทย)ℹ️
The country where Cambodian workers are currently stranded.

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)
The government body to which the issue of Cambodian workers is being presented for discussion.
Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)
The government ministry responsible for addressing the situation of Cambodian workers.