At least 68 Thai workers still are stuck in the Emirates, penniless and needing help just to return home. The Thai embassy in Abu Dhabi is working with labour officials to negotiate with the companies, asking them to send the workers back to Thailand, officials said Monday. About 130 Thai workers have been lured into working in the UAE since the saga began, said Songkan Atchariyasap, chairman of the Network Against Threats to the Nation, Religion and Monarchy. However, problems developed between the workers and the UAE companies, ranging from demands for workers with higher qualifications and employer dissatisfaction with the workers' behaviour. Mr Thawi insisted he never took time off to drink alcohol.

Source: Bangkok Post November 06, 2017 21:45 UTC