Samut Sakhon businesses warned not to hire illegal migrants amid reports of influx

13 Sept 13:36 Key points summarised by AI

Samut Sakhon authorities issued a stern warning to businesses against hiring illegal migrant workers, following reports of an influx from human trafficking gangs, primarily across the Thai-Myanmar border.
Businesses found employing undocumented migrants will face severe legal action and closure, as the province intensifies its crackdown on illicit labor practices.
Governor Veerasak Vichitsangsri emphasized the public health risk, blaming businesses for potential COVID-19 spread, citing a factory closure due to 39 infections among its foreign workers.
The ongoing issue is fueled by approximately 40,000 job vacancies for unskilled workers, creating opportunities for shady employment agencies to bring illegal foreign migrants into Thailand.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.