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Senior labour official denies DSI’s allegation of human trafficking

1 Oct 18:07 Key points summarised by AI

Labour Permanent Secretary Pairoj Chotikasathien vehemently denies the Department of Special Investigation’s (DSI) allegations of his involvement in trafficking thousands of Thai workers to Finland.
The DSI has charged two former Labour ministers and two senior officials with human trafficking and malfeasance for allegedly demanding 3,000 baht kickbacks from 12,000 Thai workers between 2020 and 2023.
Pairoj pledges full cooperation with the DSI, instructing the Department of Employment to gather comprehensive data on all Thai workers who went to Finland during the specified period, including expenses and alleged kickback payments.
He noted that approximately 8,000 Thais worked in Finland and Sweden in 2022, with many going independently and typically paying around 30,000 baht for service and travel expenses.

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).