Super Poll reveals that people are satisfied with the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Public Health taking care of foreign workers, while 93.9% are concerned that the government is spending the budget, fearing waste.
Super Poll Research Center presents the results of a survey on opinions on foreign worker rights, a case study of samples of people in all professions nationwide, conducting both quantitative research and qualitative research, with a total of 1,050 samples for statistical analysis, conducted between October 10-12, 2024.
The results of a survey by the Super Poll Research Institute on public opinion on the rights of foreign workers in Thailand revealed diverse views from respondents, which can be summarized as follows:
1. The necessity of caring for the rights of foreign workers: The majority of the public (64.3%) believed that it was necessary to care for the rights of foreign workers based on moral principles, while 35.7% believed that it was not necessary.
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Satisfaction with government ministries or agencies: The Ministry of Labor received the highest satisfaction in taking care of foreign workers (64.8%), followed by the Ministry of Interior (61.5%) and the Ministry of Public Health (60.6%).
3. Issuing 13-digit national ID cards: Only 5.8% said that 13-digit national ID cards should be issued to foreign workers, while 94.2% believed that the current ID cards were sufficient.
4. Concerns about budget spending: The majority of respondents (93.9%) are highly concerned about the national budget being spent on granting rights to foreign workers in areas such as health, education and welfare.
Suggestions from the Super Poll survey
Improving the policy on the care of foreign workers’ rights: Consider setting policies that are consistent with the needs and necessities of society, based on the principles of morality and justice, rather than the political interests of some politicians.
Promoting access to public services: Strengthening the capacity of ministries and
government agencies to effectively provide services and protect foreign workers.
ID Card Design: Consider public opinion in developing or improving the foreign worker ID card to meet actual needs without burdening the country’s budget system.
4. Raising social awareness: Organize training programs and disseminate information to reduce concerns and increase public understanding about budget use and effectively promote foreign worker rights. Implementing these recommendations may help increase fairness and efficiency in dealing with foreign worker issues in Thailand in a participatory and sustainable manner.
Source: Thai News Agency