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Pattaya Hotels in Crisis - What Happened to the Workers?

May 04, 2023 Ciaran Mc Season 4 Episode 48
Thai Expat Daily Show
Pattaya Hotels in Crisis - What Happened to the Workers?
Show Notes

In this video, we take a look at the Pattaya hotel industry and investigate what's been happening to the workers.

For years, Pattaya has been a popular destination for tourists and businessmen alike. However, recent reports suggest that the Pattaya hotel industry is struggling with labor shortages, which is affecting the workers in a big way.

If you're planning a trip to Pattaya, be sure to check out the latest news and see what's been happening to the workers. You might be surprised by the details!
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Workers march to demand higher pay
Labor advocates converged on Government House on Monday, calling on the government to raise the daily minimum wage to 700 baht and set up a fund to support laid-off workers.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Chonburi hotels struggle with labor shortages amidst influx of tourists
Hotel bookings during the long weekend have been strong in Chonburi, but a major challenge for hotel operators is the shortage of employees.
Due to this issue, many hotels have had to close. High electricity bills, staff wages, and other expenses have also contributed to the struggles of the hotel sector.
Source – Asean Today – INN

The cannabis issue still causing jitters
Since the government legalized cannabis on June 9, 2022, by removing the plant from the list of prohibited narcotics, the tourism sector was expected to reap a windfall as Thailand was the first country in Asia to allow hemp consumption for certain purposes, other than recreational use.
Source – The Bangkok Post

Thailand's most beautiful lake runs dry after months of drought
The water level of Thailand’s fourth largest freshwater lake, Kwan Phayao, dropped to just 5% as of Tuesday due to an extended drought in the North.
Source – The Nation Thailand

Alcohol bans for election days confirmed
Phuket Provincial Police Chief Pol Maj Gen Sermpan Sirikong has confirmed that the ban on the sale of alcohol for the early voting to be observed this weekend and for the national general election on May 14 will be enforced to full effect.
Source – The Phuket News – Thaiger News
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