Thailand to Send 1,200 Workers to Israel
The Department of Employment of Thailand is sending 1,200 workers to Israel under a newly allocated quota, following safety assurances from the Israeli government amidst ongoing conflict. The decision lifted the previous moratorium on sending Thai workers, with over 25,000 now awaiting placement under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation agreement. Military officers and recruitment agencies will ensure workers' safety before their departure.
The Department of Employment of Thailand has decided to send 1,200 Thai workers to Israel, following the allocation of a 5,000-worker quota for agricultural jobs in the latter half of the year.
The decision comes after assurances from the Israeli government that the workers will be placed in safe zones supervised by the Israeli Front Command.
Director-General Somchai Morakotsriwan stated the moratorium on sending Thai workers to Israel has been lifted due to these safety guarantees.
Presently, 30,186 Thai workers have shown interest, with 25,585 awaiting placement under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation agreement.
Approved by the Population and Immigration Authority of Israel, these first 1,200 workers are scheduled to leave soon.
Military officers will advise the workers on emergency procedures, and recruitment agencies will be briefed on safety protocols.
Earlier discussions between Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Israeli officials sought to increase the number of permitted agricultural and construction workers and allow reentry for those who completed long-term contracts.
The decision comes after assurances from the Israeli government that the workers will be placed in safe zones supervised by the Israeli Front Command.
Director-General Somchai Morakotsriwan stated the moratorium on sending Thai workers to Israel has been lifted due to these safety guarantees.
Presently, 30,186 Thai workers have shown interest, with 25,585 awaiting placement under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation agreement.
Approved by the Population and Immigration Authority of Israel, these first 1,200 workers are scheduled to leave soon.
Military officers will advise the workers on emergency procedures, and recruitment agencies will be briefed on safety protocols.
Earlier discussions between Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn and Israeli officials sought to increase the number of permitted agricultural and construction workers and allow reentry for those who completed long-term contracts.
