{"id":5719,"date":"2017-05-15T12:55:09","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T12:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mekongmigration.org\/?p=5719"},"modified":"2017-05-15T12:55:09","modified_gmt":"2017-05-15T12:55:09","slug":"international-labour-day-2017-in-chiang-mai-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/?p=5719","title":{"rendered":"International Labour Day 2017 in Chiang Mai, Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From 30 April to 1 May 2017, MMN co-organised a 2-day event in honour of International Labour Day (also known as May Day) at UNISERV, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, in collaboration with the Northern Labour Network. Over 200 participants attended the event including migrant workers employed in various industries, such as the manufacturing, construction, agriculture, domestic work, and service industry, representatives of civil society organisations (CSOs), academics, Thai government officials, and members of the Northern Labour Network.<\/p>\n<p>Sunday 30 April, the first day of the event, commenced with welcoming speeches made by 4 keynote speakers including MAP Foundation Director Mr. Brahm Press, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) representative Ms. Preeda Sirisawa, Workers Solidarity Association (WSA) representative Ms. Muai Lang, and Migrant Workers Federation (MWF) representative Mr. Suchart Ing-ta. The speakers highlighted the importance of workers gathering to honour May Day, which is not only meant to celebrate workers but also to create a space where everyone can share their work-related experiences and challenges, and collectively seek resolutions. Following the presentations, participants jointly reviewed recommendations drafted on May Day 2016, and a Northern Labour Network representative updated participants on the Thai government\u2019s response. The morning\u2019s activities ended with a session titled, \u201cPhoto Stories,\u201d involving migrant worker representatives presenting stories and photos of their working conditions and everyday lives in Chiang Mai in collaboration with Prachatham Media Foundation (PMF).<\/p>\n<p>The afternoon\u2019s activities revolved around \u201cdecent work\u201d \u2013 the theme of the May Day 2017 event \u2013 and began with a presentation on the meaning and significance of decent work. Participants were then divided into 4 groups to discuss the thematic issues of: (1) occupational safety and health, (2) wages (including minimum wage and living wage), (3) collective bargaining and freedom of association, and (4) social protection. A representative of each group presented key concerns and recommendations that came out of group discussions regarding the 4 themes. Representatives of the Chiang Mai Provincial Employment Office and Chiang Mai Provincial Labour Office joined this session and responded to some of the questions raised by participants.<\/p>\n<p>The day\u2019s event concluded with a public march through the streets of Chiang Mai. Participants assembled at the Three Kings Monument in Chiang Mai\u2019s old city, divided into two groups, and marched along routes converging at Suan Buak Hard Public Park. Participants carried banners and signs promoting workers\u2019 rights, distributed the May Day 2017 statement to spectators along the path, and read the statement aloud upon reaching Suan Buak Hard Park. The statement highlights the fact that all workers \u2013 including migrant workers \u2013 greatly contribute to Thailand\u2019s national economy, yet many of these people lack the right to freedom of association and experience routine labour exploitation. The statement urges the Thai government to ratify the ILO Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise Convention (No. 87) and the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining Convention (No. 98), which state that the rights of all workers, regardless of their documentation status and the sector in which they are employed, must be upheld. The march successfully caught the attention of local people, provided an opportunity for labour rights supporters to gather in a public space, and brought awareness to the contributions of workers in Thailand.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday 1 May, participants collectively drafted May Day 2017 recommendations and submitted these recommendations to the Chiang Mai Governor. \u00a0Over 100 people, including local Thai and migrant workers, members of the Northern Labour Network, academics, and migrant and labour rights advocates, paraded through the streets and congregated outside of City Hall. A Poem to celebrate May Day, a press statement, and the recommendations were presented by worker representatives, and followed by the submission of the recommendations to the Chiang Mai Vice Governor Mr. Prajuab Kantiya.<\/p>\n<p>The recommendations were addressed to both local and national levels of government and included demands to increase the social inclusion of migrant workers in Thailand, for example by using the term \u201cmigrant worker\u201d instead of \u201calien worker\u201d; to recognize workers employed across all occupations and sectors; to allow migrants to work in occupations according to their abilities; to adjust the minimum wage to a living wage by increasing the current minimum wage to 450 Thai Baht per day; and to ensure workers\u2019 rights are protected regardless of their documentation status. In addition, some of the recommendations were addressed to the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar \u2013 a country of origin for the majority of migrant workers living in Chiang Mai \u2013 including a demand to ensure that migrants have access to their basic rights upon returning home, and to urgently establish a social security system for all Myanmar citizens.<\/p>\n<p><em>The International Labour Day 2017 statement and recommendations are available online in Thai, Shan, and English.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommendations on International Labour Day or \u201cMay Day\u201d 2017 <\/strong><strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/May-Day-NLN-statement-2017-English.pdf\">45 KB<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shan Language of recommendations on International Labour Day or \u201cMay Day\u201d 2017 [<a href=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/May-Day-NLN-statement-2017-Shan.pdf\">119 KB<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0e02\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e40\u0e23\u0e35\u0e22\u0e01\u0e23\u0e49\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e40\u0e19\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e43\u0e19\u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e01\u0e23\u0e23\u0e21\u0e01\u0e23\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e01\u0e25 2017 [<a href=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/May-Day-NLN-statement-2017-Thai.pdf\">130 KB<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5729\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5729\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5729 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-02-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-02.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5729\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group discussion on wages &#8211; sharing experiences of minimum wage in Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5730\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5730\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5730 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-03-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-03-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-03.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5730\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group discussion on wages &#8211; understanding minimum wage in ASEAN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5753\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5753 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-04-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-04-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-04.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group discussion on wages &#8211; understanding on living wage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5728\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5728\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5728 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-01-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-01-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Group-discussion-minimum-wage-living-wage-01.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5728\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Group discussion on wages &#8211; brainstorming recommendations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5739\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5739\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5739 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5739\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Public marching on occasion of International Labour Day 2017, from Three Kings Monument to Suan Buak Haad Park. Photo courtesy of Prachatham Media Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5731\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5731\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5731 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching3-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5731\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Public marching on occasion of International Labour Day 2017, from Three King Monument to Suan Buak Haad Park. Photo courtesy of Prachatham Media Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5733\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5733\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5733 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching6-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching6-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Cr.-Prachatam-marching6.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5733\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Public marching on occasion of International Labour Day 2017, from Three King Monument to Suan Buak Haad Park. Photo courtesy of Prachatham Media Foundation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5734 \" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marching.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marching.jpg 960w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marching-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Marching-768x387.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5748\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5748\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5748 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-07-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-07-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-07-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-07.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5748\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local Thai and migrant workers, members of the Northern Labour Network, academics, and migrant and labour rights advocates paraded to Chiang Mai City Hall for submitting the recommendations on International Labour Day 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5737\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5737\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5737 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-04-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-04-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-04-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-04.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5737\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local Thai and migrant workers, members of the Northern Labour Network, academics, and migrant and labour rights advocates gatherred at Chiang Mai City Hall for submitting the recommendations on International Labour Day 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5746\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5746 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-05-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-05-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-05.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local Thai and migrant workers, members of the Northern Labour Network, academics, and migrant and labour rights advocates paraded to Chiang Mai City Hall for submitting the recommendations on International Labour Day 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5747\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5747 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-06-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-06.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local Thai and migrant workers, members of the Northern Labour Network, academics, and migrant and labour rights advocates at Chiang Mai City Hall for submitting the recommendations on International Labour Day 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5735\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5735\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5735 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-02-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-02-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-02-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-02.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5735\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The worker representative presented the poem to celebrate the International Labour Day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5751\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5751 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-09-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-09-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-09-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-09.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The worker representative presented a press statement, and the recommendations to the Chiang Mai Vice Governor Mr. Prajuab Kantiya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5736\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5736\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5736 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-03-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-03-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-03-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-03.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5736\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The worker representatives submitted the recommendations to the Chiang Mai Vice Governor Mr. Prajuab Kantiya.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5749\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5749 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-08-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-08-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-08-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mekongmigration.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Submission-of-recommendation-08.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Chiang Mai Vice Governor Mr. Prajuab Kantiya gave a speech to the workers in response to the submission of recommendations.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From 30 April to 1 May 2017, MMN co-organised a 2-day event in honour of International Labour Day (also known as May Day) at UNISERV, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, in 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