Minister Julphan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labor, listened to proposals from representatives of the Overseas Workers' Union on preventing human trafficking and is accelerating the review of assistance measures for Thai workers deceived into berry picking abroad. Tags: [Minister of Labor, human trafficking prevention, Thai overseas workers, labor protection]
At 09:30 on 19 June 2026 GMT+7, Minister Julphan Amornwiwat welcomed a delegation from the Overseas Workers' Union to discuss and exchange views on urgent measures to address human trafficking and deception of Thai workers going abroad, especially concerning berry picking laborers in Sweden and Finland. Also attending the meeting at the Ministry of Labor, 6th Floor Ministerial Conference Room, were Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and Mr. Kritikon Wongsawangpanich, Advisor to the Minister of Labor. Tags: [meeting, Ministry of Labor, Overseas Workers' Union, Sweden, Finland, labor issues]
During the discussion, the union representatives reflected on the problems and impacts experienced by Thai workers traveling to pick wild berries in Sweden and Finland, including issues of unlawful overseas recruitment. These problems have caused harm to a number of Thai workers in terms of income, employment conditions, and quality of life. Tags: [labor exploitation, overseas recruitment fraud, Thai workers, Sweden, Finland]
Minister Julphan stated that the Ministry of Labor prioritizes the affected workers and is ready to listen to information and facts from all sectors to develop concrete measures to prevent, resolve, and protect the rights of Thai workers. This effort will integrate cooperation with relevant agencies both domestically and internationally to prevent human trafficking, exploitation, and deception of Thai workers traveling abroad for employment. Tags: [labor rights, prevention measures, interagency cooperation, human trafficking]
The Ministry of Labor affirms its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of Thai workers and will continue to improve the system for sending workers abroad to ensure safety, transparency, and fairness, thereby building confidence among Thai laborers. Tags: [labor welfare, overseas employment system, worker protection, transparency]