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Labour unions demand end to unfair employment in government and private sectors

13 Sept 08:48 Key points summarised by AI

Labour unions demonstrated on World Day for Decent Work 2018, submitting a petition signed by over 10,000 workers to the government, demanding an end to unfair employment practices across public and private sectors.
Unfair employment, widespread even in government agencies, involves short-term contracts (annual/daily) that deny workers long-term security and essential fringe benefits.
Short-term employees now constitute 60% of the workforce in some sectors, exemplified by the Social Security Office and airline baggage loaders, who face frequent contract renewals instead of permanent roles.
Union leaders pledged to persist in their fight to abolish all forms of unfair employment and enhance workplace safety standards.

Yesterday 16:06 Key points summarised by AI

Two suspected drug couriers were killed in a shootout with narcotics officers in Phetchaburi province.
Authorities seized approximately half a tonne of crystal methamphetamine, also known as Ice, during the operation.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night after officers tracked a network suspected of transporting large quantities of drugs to southern Thailand.
The suspects, identified as Chattharin and Rungarun, both 27, opened fire when confronted by officers, who returned fire, resulting in their deaths.