A complaint was filed by Ms. Supaporn Athithada against her husband’s company, where he works as a tour bus driver. Her husband is forced to drive a tour bus from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum and back three times a day, a total of 350 km, without proper rest. Ms. Athithada fears that this puts her husband and the passengers’ lives at risk. She has submitted a complaint letter to the Chaiyaphum Provincial Labor Protection and Welfare Office. They have invited the company to explain their side of the story. Furthermore, Ms. Athithada claims that her husband is being paid a paltry sum of 3,000 baht per month and is being forced to save 500 baht each month, which he will only receive if he resigns from his job. She expresses her intention to quit her husband’s job and has already contacted the company regarding the refund of her husband’s deducted money. The Social Security Office, Chaiyaphum Province confirms that her husband has contributed 70,500 baht to social security since February 1, 2021. However, they also say that her husband is entitled to compensation if he becomes unemployed. The Chaiyaphum Province Transport has ordered that the company pay a fine of 20,000 baht for violating the specified driver hours. The company argues that the 500 baht collected from employees, including Mr. Athithada, is for an employee welfare fund. It allows employees to borrow money for family use, but this money will not be refunded if an employee suddenly resigns. Moreover, Mr. Athithada has still not been approved for resignation, and the Board of Directors will consider his case when it is approved.
Wife complained about company, chauffeur’s husband being forced to drive a tour bus Go back and forth from Bangkok to Chaiyaphum 3 times a day until it collapses. Pay 3 thousand baht per month. Ask Chaiyaphum workers for help.
On April 7, reporters reported that Ms. Supaporn Athithada, 52, posted the story of Mr. Manop Athithada, her husband, a tour bus driver. A company in Chaiyaphum Province Running between Chaiyaphum – Bangkok, a distance of 350 kilometers, takes 6 hours per leg to run until almost enough rest. and afraid there will be a group accident therefore causing anxiety and discomfort in the duties of her husband who have to bear the responsibility for the lives of many passengers
Most recently, Mrs. Supaporn together with Mr. Manop traveled to the Chaiyaphum Provincial Labor Protection and Welfare Office together with her husband. Submit a complaint letter against labor welfare and protection to request a fact-check which happened with Mrs. Supaporn Phuangdej, a skilled labor scholar Chaiyaphum Provincial Labor Protection and Welfare Office Receive a complaint letter requesting justice for Mr. Manop Athithada, this former driver. and to provide information on matters and events that occur
Mrs. Supaporn Athithada, 52, said her husband had to act as a driver alone. And most importantly, the work is not in accordance with the law of the Ministry of Labor. driver position It is very important to the lives of passengers. At least 2 air-conditioned bus drivers are required to switch. due to the long driving distance But the bus company has only one driver who is her husband doing all the duties. Most importantly, you have to drive upside down, three legs, that is, drive back and forth. Chaiyaphum-Bangkok for 3 consecutive rounds without rest until the past, her husband had blackouts and blurred vision. because the body is tired and not getting enough rest Receive 3,000 baht per month wages and 500 baht per month will be deducted as savings, which will be refunded upon resignation. The BA letter must be submitted 1 month in advance.
Ms. Supaporn said that the salary after deducting police fees In some months, I get paid 1,500-1,700 baht, not worth the work. therefore expressing his intention to resign from his job When the husband expressed his intention to resign, the employer had to write 1 resignation letter. He considered it unfair because the document stated that Resignation The resigned person will not demand any compensation. Including the accumulated deducted money, it is not clear whether it will be returned until 11:15 p.m. on the night of April 5th. Her husband reported that he was so tired that he could no longer drive. But the employer still insists on driving. So he hurried to intercept the car his husband drove because he was worried about both the life of the husband and the passengers. ready to express feelings Live line in Tik Tok as seen After that, he tried to contact the employer to clear all the money. but the employer deleted the line until he could not be contacted
Mr. Manop Athithada, her husband, said that he had driven at this company about 2 years ago. Drivers were rare. after this incident Probably stopped resigning from the company because he was already old. to pursue other occupations instead
Mrs. Supaporn Phuangdej, Labor Academic Professional The Chaiyaphum Provincial Labor Welfare and Protection Office said that after receiving a complaint letter from Mr. Manop Athithada, the driver. will invite representatives of entrepreneurial companies Let’s ask about the incident. In order to continue helping Mr. Manop
Ms. Ubonrat Putsorn, a professional labor specialist The Social Security Office, Chaiyaphum Province, said from an examination that Mr. Manop, the driver, has been working at the said company since February 1, 2021. Until now, there is 70,500 baht in contributions to social security and there will be money to pay. In case of unemployment, 200 baht per day for a period of 180 days.
News reports that Office of the tour bus company It was also found that there was an opening for bus service. And there are passengers waiting for the bus to travel as usual Events that happened Mr. Jaroon Jongkraijak Chaiyaphum Province Transport has summoned the owner of this company to investigate preliminary Company representatives have stated that has given way to the driver Exceeding the actual time specified by law, Chaiyaphum Province Transport has therefore ordered to fine the employer to 20,000 baht from the maximum penalty of 50,000 baht because it is the first offense. While the company representative said that the 500 baht collected from employees including Mr. Manop It is an employee welfare fund. Allow employees to borrow for family use. without paying interest In which the agreement, if the resignation letter is submitted before 1 month, will refund this part But if suddenly resigned will not receive this money As for the case of Mr. Manop while still being an employee of the company Resignation has not yet been approved. When this happens, the Board of Directors will consider again.
This story highlights the struggles faced by workers in the tour bus industry who are often forced to work long hours, with little regard for their safety and well-being. The case of Mr. Manop Athithada, a tour bus driver in Thailand, and his wife’s complaint against his employer, sheds light on a larger systemic issue that needs to be addressed. It is essential that companies prioritize the safety and needs of their employees, especially those in positions that involve the safety of others. The Chaiyaphum Provincial Labor Protection and Welfare Office’s response to the complaint is a positive step towards ensuring that Mr. Manop and other workers like him are protected and treated fairly. We hope that this story will serve as a catalyst for change in the tour bus industry, and that workers are given the respect and support they deserve.