Labour Ministry taps Bt1.5 bn to aid workers

 She said after the meeting with officials on Monday that under the budget, it would entail the employment of 7,000 fresh graduates. On discussion was also the proposed establishment of the emergency fund for the unemployed.

 The Social Security Office reported that during January to August, 127,238 workers have been laid off by 11,598 operators, or 15,905 workers a month on average. There is a tendency that more workers would be laid off as Thailand's exports are hit hard by lowering demands overseas.