Rights of workers

Corporations are constantly finding ways to cut down their production costs to maximise profit, leading to an increase in the employment of contractual workers in Thailand. Workers, particularly women, who wish to remain employed, are subjected to work under insecure contracts with limited insurance and benefits, long working hours, and in a hazardous working environment.

Working with partner organisations, Oxfam informs workers, the public, and the Government about the impact of unfair labour practices and empowers workers with knowledge on their rights and health and safety standards. At a national level, we work with non-government organisations, labour unions, academic institutions, and civil society groups, calling on the Government to issue legal protection for workers who are outsourced, subcontracted, or temporarily employed.  We work with partners to influence policy makers to enact and implement policies that address health and safety issues and benefits that would ultimately improve working conditions.

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Last updated: January 07