This July, we publish this newsletter in the midst of heightened tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. These developments have affected the safety, livelihoods, and working conditions of people in the area, many of whom are facing growing uncertainty. While the situation has yet to be resolved, we hope that all parts involved will work toward a careful and thoughtful resolution, placing the safety of the people at the center.
Pride Month ♥ As we wrap up June, we continue to carry the spirit of pride forward. With Thailand officially legalizing same-sex marriage, this Pride is more than symbolic, it’s a true celebration of love and equality.
We’re already halfway through 2025. A big round of applause to everyone who has been enduring, fighting, and simply making it through. As we move into the rest of the year, let’s keep going and continue supporting each other in all that we do.
Lately, it feels like time is moving faster than ever. Every week brings new plans, actions, and reflections, then back to action again.
In May, we brought “the draft Independent Workers Promotion and Protection Bill” issue to the Parliament through a social dialogue. Beyond the meeting room, we joined rider networks to rally at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarter, demanding attention and immediate action from the party that oversees the Ministry of Labour.
April is usually the hottest month here in Thailand, but it’s also a time of celebration. As we welcome the Thai new year, we wish all our readers happiness, good health, fresh energy — and don’t forget to stay hydrated!
March is an important month, marked by International Women’s Day on the 8th, a day rooted in the fight for working women’s rights. As we are committed to empowering women and advancing gender equality, JELI sees this as a time to reflect on the struggles and sacrifices of those who paved the way for the rights and protections we have today.
The month of love has passed quickly, and the weather is starting to heat up, signaling the changing of the seasons. Since the beginning of the year, the issue we’ve seen frequently in the news has been the Social Security Fund, raising many questions about its transparency and the efficiency of the system, which have caused confusion and debates among insured workers. For our advocacy of Social Security under Section 33 for platform workers and migrant workers, there have also been movements.
The first month of 2025 has already flown by. It was surprisingly cold for quite some time, a rare treat for those of us in Thailand. However, as the weather changes, we now face the persistent issue of PM2.5 pollution, which affects everyone, especially those working outside with little protection like riders. Just a reminder to take extra care of your health during these conditions.
Happy New Year 2025! As we say goodbye to 2024, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who supported our work throughout the past year.
November holds deep significance for us. On the 25th, we observed the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women—a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by women, children, and individuals enduring gender-based violence.
October has been an energizing month for JELI—packed with powerful exchanges and important steps forward for workers’ rights. It’s not every month that we get the opportunity to co-host back-to-back international workshops and conferences, and this one was significant.
September has been a challenging month for many of us in Thailand. Severe flooding has impacted over a hundred thousand households across 36 provinces. Did you know that during the flooding, food delivery riders are still expected to work as usual?
Dear labor rights advocates, As we embrace August, we are also celebrating Mother’s Day in Thailand on the 12th—a holiday that should remind us of the most important job in the world: care and reproductive work.
