Labor Minister Chumphon Steps Up Campaign Against Employment Fraud Targeting Vulnerable Workers
Labor Minister Chumphon announced the arrest of employment agencies that scammed over 100 job seekers out of 20 million baht by falsely promising agricultural work in Australia and New Zealand. The ministry will step up inspections and pros
On May 2, 2025, Labor Minister Chumphon Amorwiwat joined senior police officials including Deputy National Police Chief Natthasak Chaowasinya, Anti-Trafficking Division Commander Withaya Sriprasertsapap, Labor Ministry Permanent Secretary Wannapong Kachoraksa, and Public Employment Service Director Somchai Morakatsrivun in announcing arrests of employment agencies that defrauded job seekers into agricultural positions in Australia and New Zealand. The scam affected over 100 victims with losses exceeding 20 million baht.
Chumphon explained that criminal syndicates operated through online channels posing as legitimate recruitment firms, employing tactics similar to scam networks but far more serious—exploiting people's hopes during the economic and energy crisis. He commended the Central Investigation Police and Anti-Trafficking Division for their swift action.
The Labor Minister urged workers seeking overseas employment to obtain information exclusively from government agencies such as the Public Employment Service, which continues placing workers abroad. He announced plans to expand Thailand's labor market further in the coming years.
Chumphon stated that the Labor Ministry would adopt a more aggressive approach, coordinating with Central Investigation Police to inspect and prosecute recruitment agencies violating the law, thereby reducing risks to Thai workers.
