He made the remark after the government delayed enforcement of a tough executive degree on foreign labour in light of complaints from employers about its severe penalties for using illegal workers. Prayut acknowledged that Thai industry and many households rely heavily on manpower from neighbouring countries. He advised authorities to take into account the size of the business before imposing a hefty fine. “Should a street stall selling noodles be fined Bt400,000?” he asked in a speech at the annual National Economic and Social Development Board conference.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 03, 2017 04:52 UTC