Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Bangkok and adjacent provinces are cooperating to teach Thai language and computer literacy skills to migrant workers, in a bid to increase their skills and enhance their living conditions.
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The success of the national vaccination programme, which is seen as instrumental to creating herd immunity and reopening the country, depends on how inclusive it is.
Although the government has pledged to provide a vaccine for all, regardless of nationality, concerns have been raised by migrant labour advocates, experts and Thai employers about a gap in access to vaccines.
They say the government must do more to remove obstacles that stop migrant workers from getting their jabs or seeking medical assistance.
Adisorn Kerdmongkol, coordinator for Migrant Working Group, said government agencies need to work towards the same goal making it possible for migrant workers to access Covid-testing, treatment and vaccines.
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