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Semantics...please.
Work permit, visa with work rights? What is the difference.
One range of Australian visas will give you permission to enter but not work.
Others will give you permission to work under varying conditions. A permit to work. So what is the big deal?
As for unions. You have your interpretation of their effectiveness, others, beneficiaries of their insistence of basic work rights and conditions, would disagree.
There is a huge difference. for starters one does not need to obtain 2 papers from 2 totally different and separate departments
Secondly one does not need to have 4 local employees to even be considered.
Does not need a minimum salary, which so happens to be 5 times the local salary
Does not need to double company registered capital for each non local.
You are correct though, i am sure beneficiaries consider it the best thing in the world, this is why more than half of Quantas(example) engineering team is unemployed.do keep in mind that they were one of the best if not the best paid employees in the country, But that was not good enough, so unemployment is a much better option
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What does wp have to do with skilled labour?
You either get a working viisa or not. One does not need to get a separate wp.
As for your minimum wage and union comments, world already seen what good unions do, hence the reason to moving to enterprise agreements.
Unions almost killed US auto industry, destroyed Quantas and British airways. Keep up the good work and unemployment will doulbe if not triple
Hmmm, i guess i can see why it was hard, considering Oz does not have WP system at all.
Oh pulease. Oz certainly does have a WP system and has done for some time. The govt is actually advertising for skilled workers to come here on permits.
As for your other comments about just getting another job if they don't like it.........the advent of unions and govts bringing in minimum wages are the result of the attitude of people like you.
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Australia's minimum wage is Aus$590 per week
This amounts to about 75000 Baht per month.Is there someone who can confirm this as I'm interested in a low paid job in Australia in that case.
No use taking wages alone, for it to mean anything it has to be in the context of the Cost of living in the country concerned
Yes and factor in the cost and hassle of getting a work permit/visa. My experience is that it was a lot more hassle and time consuming to get a WP in Australia than in Thailand even though I was sponsored by the Aussie division of a large multinational
Hmmm, i guess i can see why it was hard, considering Oz does not have WP system at all.
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the anticipated "minimum wage" from the incoming new "democratically elected" government, the official branch of Shin Corp.
I get very angry with overpaid farang who have been brainwashed by their "elite" masters. Perhaps they should publish on TV how their grossly excessive salaries compare with those of Khon Thai doing the same job alongside them.
I see no earthly reason why sarcastic comments about Thailand's democratic system should enter into a discussion about an Oz company's Conditions of Employment.
IMHO the pay scales should be relevant for the country in which the employee is based, if based in BKK then Thailand pay scales, if based in Melbourne then Oz pay scales. I guess the BKK merchant bankers and financial wizards (?) wouldn't like that system though. Be paid the same as a Thai for the same work? No way!
Simple really - but then I am just a simple man living in the North East and thus cannot comprehend BKK high finance. LOL.
is that "angry" or maybe "envious"?
No, not envious at all. "Smug" rather than "envious", because my ethics do not allow me to accept a salary that could be used to pay 3 or 4 Khon Thai for doing the same job.
If I want (need?) to work I return to my own country and work as a consultant/contractor earning the same as my peers for the same job.
That is my choice, I love living in Thailand, but I continue to respect Khon Thai even with many xenophobic failings, but that is THEIR choice, THEIR country.
Spoken like a true trooper who has totally forgotten what is real and what is delusional.
Was there anything wrong to say Thai or Thai people? is that why you had to use "Khon Thai"? or did you want to show off your language skills
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Has anyone bothered to ask if employees had gun to their heads?
They do not like it, simply resign and get a job with the airline who does not exploit.
Just typical Thai mentality "give them a finger,, they want the whole hand" no comprehension what so ever.
I gave my staff 20% off daily special prices(which are already half price), some had the nerve to question why its not 50%, mind you, its on top of their free meal allowance.
i gave my staff leniency in regards to having a day off(and they get 1 day off per week), so some started shifting and changing every second day.
Business should NOT have to explain it self, do not like it-off you go and find another job.
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I do think it is a struggle for the Thai worker to survive on the current minimum wage.
Well I think it is a struggle for anybody that live on a minimum wage.But increasing the minimum wage 40 to 90% overnight is a reckless idea. It is much less of a struggle on Thailands current minimum wage, than being unemployed.
How would this effect business that pay purely by commissionand not salary. I would think they are not affected
Thats correct, this wil ONLY affect the giants since they the only ones who follow the law and funny enough the only ones who actually pay taxes.
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Well, thats nice of them to condemn it. Though i would not be surprised if they were the ones who carried out the attacks
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I do think it is a struggle for the Thai worker to survive on the current minimum wage.
Perhaps you could name a country where workers on a minimum wage DO NOT struggle to survive
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I suppose one way would be to lower the corporate taxes, that way you encourage long term investment from companies who can afford to pay above the minimum wage and are not exploiting your labour force, but actually training, developing and educating them in good business practice..........
One problem with that is that the government has to raise the wage it pays it's employees too. And with less income (ie taxes), it will be a double hit.
Not only that, but if minimum wage is raised, other wages also need to be raised.
ie. "dream" investor paying 300 baht now, would have to pay even more. and in reality giants do not come to SE Asia because of the skilled labor.
PS. geo, can you name some investors who train and develop and pay above the minimum wage for unskilled/uneducated labor?
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Providing these policies are put into effect, I predict inflation and unemployment.
Maybe ...... but there will also be a HUGE HUGE reduction in poverty too.
Thailand is NOT the first country to have a minimum wage , you know, the greedy oligarchs have been screwing Thai people for hundreds of years now, general wealth and progress of society started in the west after such people were stopped from exploiting the VAST majority
The ONLY reason why Thailand is where it is now IS because of the low wages.Put up the wages and see what happens to all foreign investors, giant manufactures and tourism.
Of course after brain storming they will predict growth, did anyone else expect they will forecast total economy crash and higher unemployment.
I seriously doubt that the new government will ever admit that their election policy's were probably the worst idea ever for the economy, but best ides to get the votes
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Tel Aviv is no different to any other capital in the world, prices just keep growing as less is being built but more demand.
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Mossad rarely fail
and which crystal ball or secret file told you that?
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It now sounds like not only you defending talibs but also supporting them
I sincerely hope I misunderstood
Dead kids because they're following the fathers suppressive and vile dictatorship direction.. This child was executed because he has a father who was trying to do the right thing and move Afghanistan into a civilized direction for his family and others who would benefit... Your perspective is sickening..
Talibans too are convinced that they are doing the right thing.
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why and how many here comparing Europe to Thailand?
In Most European countries people also have welfare, unemployment benefits and tons of other benefits, not to mention government is responsible for roads and everything else.
VAT, GST are nothing but money making machine for the government, it in no way helps the people rich or poor.
I remember the same kind of argument was put to me by a taxi driver back in Oz, at the time when GST was about to be introduced. He was beyond happy, because in his small mind he was excited that he could buy TV and Car cheaper(GST replaced other taxes) but it never crossed his uneducated brain that he would not be buying new car or tv every week, but will be paying extra tax every minute of every day.
Even after spending an hour explaining it to him, he was still convinced that GST was best thing ever. I am sure, now he is forced to live somewhere on the outskirts of Sydney, as living in the city is no longer affordable by working class people.
So i seriously doubt increasing VAT would help the people, while corporate tax cuts will not have much affect as more than half do not even pay tax or are even registered business.
But then again, many do not register for VAT so again pretty useless exercise in my opinion
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which part of illegal they do not understand?
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Good for them. One of the reasons I love to shop tLand.
Good on them? how about setting some money aside for staff training and customer service
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Yellow shirts + Multi-colored shirts = PAD....these people are the biggest problems facing Thailand today. If they are not eliminated Thailand can never move forward.
Yeah red shirts are no problem at all. And they are quite useful if you need to burn down a building or terrorise hospital patients. Or if you need a bit of bomb-throwing done.
I would like you to ponder this. Thai people will be closer to the truth than you are, they will know more about who did what than you do. So presuming you are correct in your comments how bad can can Abhisit and the Dems be if they cant beat a bunch of corrupt terrorists. The Thai people are awakening from a decades long slumber into a political awareness. Part of that awareness is we are ok with a little corruption but we will not tolerate a PM who retains the status quo at our expense whilst be party to murder of many of our fellow citizens.
Dems did the same during their campaign for re election, started blaming thaksin for everything and do you know what happened. Yingluck popped round the back and headed in the winner. Dems are dead as a political force for at least the next 8 yrs, if they want power they will need to muster a coup from their backers. Thaksin is without doubt the only man capable of leading this country. And most of the Thai people believe he is.
No disrespect intended, but 99% of Thai people do not even know what economics is. There is a reason why red shirts, yellow shirts, no shirts and clown shirts can gather the number, because mob has no idea or education and believe anything they are told. and if not they are simply paid.
PAD does not need to come out now because government has not been formed as yet, PAD also does not need to come out now because 300 baht wage will hurt backers pockets, so they are not going to press the issue. HOWEVER the moment government is formed and endorsed, rest assured PAD and yellow shirts will make its presents one way or another.
The moment, PTP clan thinks is safe to try to bring back Thaksin, Yellow will block more than just the airport.
Its called timing AND smart or dirty politics(which ever term you prefer)
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Yellow shirts + Multi-colored shirts = PAD....these people are the biggest problems facing Thailand today. If they are not eliminated Thailand can never move forward.
and the red shirts are angels with wings?
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well wage increase=price increase=less competitive=less investment=less jobs=higher unemployment=trouble
Thailand managed to stay under radar while the entire world hit crisis, i guess PTP policy's would help Thailand to join the rest of the world.
Not to mention, cutting company tax by 7% would decrease government revenue, so i am really unsure how they going to wiggle out of this one.
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I thought internet was evil invention of the West, and yet they still use it
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Try Dr Pornteep Mamanee in Bangkok Hospital Bangkok
US and Canada educated, fluent in English, one of the best orthopedic surgeons in Asia, one of 9 top shoulder surgeons in the world(according to Asia shoulder association)
http://www.bangkokhospital.com/index.php?p=doctor_profile&DrID=306
Dr. Pornthep Mamanee
Speciality: Orthopaedic Surgery (Bone) Sub Speciality: Shoulder Surgery, Sports Medicine Gender: Male Location: Bangkok Hospital Bangkok Language: Thai, English
Clinical Focus: Arthroplasty, Sports injury, Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle Arthroscopy, Trauma Surgery, Joint Replacement
Qualifications :
1999Fellowship training in sports Medicine and shoulder surgery, / Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland, USA1996Residency Training in Orthopaedic surgery, / Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Royal Thai Air Force1992Medical Doctor, / Mahidol University
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and also explain to me how UN Special Rapporteur is related to Israel?
certainly
Bear in mind that the proposed UN Special Rapporteur is from the Maldives.so when Iran read this in the media
Former head of the religious committee of the ruling Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), Adam Naseem (BA) has said that the renewed Maldives relations with the State of Israel
is dangerous.http://www.miadhu.co...rous-naseem-ba/
It is not surprising Iran decided this
the Iranian parliament has decided to take measures to prohibit the entry of the newly appointed United Nations Special Rapporteur on Iran, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed because Iran perceives Dr. Shaheed to be a spy.
What is interesting is that Iran actually think Israel does not know already everything, that also includes all the rocket movement to Hezbollah and other places. Not to mention, weekly tests and parade does not help the secrecy
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there is a fundamental difference in something that is no more than rhetoric by Iran
( And if that changes no doubt satellites will pick it up ) compared to watching the strategic manoeuvres of
US aircraft carriers as well as listening to the dire warnings of a CIA veteran and the former head of Mosad.
I mentioned nothing about not allowing reporters into Israel? As for talking about UN reports Israel itself only seems to accept them when it suits them.
These are rumours that any country should take seriously when even the former Mossad leader
describes the current Prime Minister and defence Minister of Israel as acting in a crazy manner.
And as for not allowing in the UN Special Rapporteur - don't be so naive.
Maybe they will be more receptive to the UN Special Rapporteur after the aircraft carriers disappear and when the former Mossad chief
is more complimentary to the sitting Prime Minister and defence Minister of Israel.
I see, so when it comes to Iran making public statements clearly indicating its position it becomes a rhetoric but when it comes to some rumor, it becomes a green light for Iran to do as it wishes
I guess all missile tests, military exercise, parades, terror sponsoship, arms supply to terrorists is all just rhetoric?!
Refusal to cooperate with nuclear agency's refusal to allow inspectors is also just another rhetoric?
Trying to file monkey law suits against US officials? EU Officials? refusing German PM to enter Iran airspace is all part of the Irans "Welcome Campaign"?
Though, interesting fact, for a country with such a big mouth, they sure are scared of little Israel
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I don't think anyone can blame Iran for making this decision.
I think it is perfectly within its rights to be very cautious indeed about allowing ANYONE
from the international community to be gathering information within its borders particularly right now
" Robert Baer appeared on KPFK Los Angeles, warning that Israeli PM Netanyahu is "likely to ignite a war with Iran in the very near future."
Masters asked Baer why the US military is not mobilising to stop this war from happening. Baer responded that the military is opposed, as is former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, who used his influence to thwart an Israeli attack during the Bush and Obama administrations. But he's gone now and "there is a warning order inside the Pentagon" to prepare for war." The punchline: "There is almost "near certainty" that Netanyahu is "planning an attack [on Iran] ... and it will probably be in September before the vote on a Palestinian state."
so i suppose you will support it when others also refuse UN or ANYONE(as you stated) to enter the country?
Any country on earth who hears seemingly credible rumours that it is about to be attacked has every right to defend itself in every way possible
and from that moment on until the threat disappears should be very suspicious about any foreign visitors.
Interesting position yo have taken now
So because Iran hears rumor, that in your opinion entitles Iran to do as they wish? So what should Israel position be when Iran makes a public speech openly declaring its intention to to wipe out Israel totally?
Was it not you condemning Israel for not allowing in reporters?Was it not you condemning Israel for not accepting UN reports or resolutions? Was it not you condemning and blaming Israel for pretty much everything and anything?
So please explain to me, how some rumors compared to facts somehow give concession to Iran? and also explain to me how UN Special Rapporteur is related to Israel?and how does a member of UN can refuse a visit from UN?
Iranian leader: Wipe out Israel
Wipe Israel 'off the map' Iranian says
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/26/world/africa/26iht-iran.html
is dangerous.
Australia's Jetstar Denies Exploiting Thai Staff
in Thailand News
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i am having hard time seeing on any of your links about WP, do you actually know what WP is? Do you realize this is Thailand forum?
Again, unions already showed their usefulness.
It is because of people like me that people like you have a job, or have the option to sit at home and receive unemployment cheque. Because people like me either employ people like you or pay x10-x20 times taxes, which provides for people like you.