Thailand plans to send 100,000 labourers to work abroad this year

People hold an umbrella while crossing the street in Bangkok, Thailand, April 22, 2023. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa/File Photo

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Thailand plans to send 100,000 labourers to work overseas by the yen of this year, government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke said on Friday.

New markets for Thai workers will be Australia, Italy and Portugal, Chai said, adding more than 29,000 had been deployed already this year.

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