Unverified migrants to get an extension in Thailand

The Thai government will today offer a three-month moratorium to the 266,677 migrant workers from Myanmar and other neighbouring countries who failed to meet the December 14 deadline for nationality verification, the Thai Employment Department said yesterday.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 25 December 2012 11:22
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UAC growth plan centres on Laos, Myanmar
Universal Adsorbent & Chemicals Plc, a mid-sized trading firm in the energy-related business, will seek growth by focusing more on expanding in Asean.
Last Updated on Monday, 24 December 2012 15:13
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Heavier global impacts on Asia Pacific
Development in Asia and the Pacific is increasingly being affected by the ongoing slowdown in the global economy
Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 19:46
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Three-day FAO meet in Bangkok focuses on food safety
Asian farmers and consumers of their products in countries around the world stand to benefit from discussions at the FAO Regional Food Safety Consultation Workshop that opened in Bangkok yesterday.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 10:04
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Thai govt urged to extend deadline for alien workers
If the deadline for verification of alien workers' nationality is not extended from today, several labour-intensive industries in Thailand such as fisheries or construction are likely to be hurt.
Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 09:42
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