AAC Ko Ye Min, an advocate for Myanmar migrant workers’ rights, has announced the successful securing of compensation for 202 Myanmar workers who were unfairly dismissed from a motorcycle parts factory in Samut Prakan, Thailand. The Thai employer abruptly terminated the employment of these workers on May 23 without prior notice and failed to provide full payment of their wages. The case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Myanmar migrant workers in Thailand and the importance of labor protection mechanisms.
Following complaints filed with the local Labor Protection Office, the workers received compensation totaling over 2 million Thai Baht, with each worker receiving approximately 10,000 Baht. However, 15 long-serving Myanmar workers among the group are pursuing additional legal action to receive their full entitled compensation. Ko Ye Min confirmed that they will continue to provide assistance to these workers in their legal proceedings. These long-serving workers are entitled to receive between 30,000 to 50,000 Baht each in compensation, significantly more than the initial amount provided.
The case involves multiple compensation claims, including damages for sudden termination without notice and retroactive wage adjustments. The employer had been paying the workers only 200 Baht per day, which falls below Thailand’s mandated minimum wage of over 300 Baht. The workers are now seeking additional compensation for this wage disparity through legal channels. Labor rights advocates are supporting these workers in their pursuit of fair compensation, highlighting the importance of proper wage payment and adherence to labor laws in protecting migrant workers’ rights. The ongoing legal process aims to ensure these workers receive their full entitled benefits under Thai labor laws.
