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NATIONAL LABOUR DAY

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The first day of May is a public holiday commemorating the workers. It is the National Labour day / วันแรงงานแห่งชาติ.

National Labour day
National Labour day
It is also a very important day for all Thai communities outside Thailande.

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National Labour day
National Labour day
In Hong Kong, the Thai community organises a yearly show with cultural performances on the 1st May.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Thai Regional Alliance in Hong Kong, Friends of Thai in Hong Kong and Thai Women Association are always part of this yearly event.
National Labour day
National Labour day
There are thousands of Thai workers working in Hong Kong especially as domestic helpers.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Thai government agencies in Hong Kong help to host the Thai Labor Day celebration in Kowloon City.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Those organizations often protest regarding migrant maids rights to be entitled to minimum wage. Maids only get 3600 HKD. It is far below from the minimum hourly wage.
National Labour day
National Labour day
The protesters always demand the government in Hong Kong to introduce an increased minimum wage. Hong Kong is one of the world's wealthiest cities but critics say its wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Many Thai maids can only gather in Kowloon City on their day off, which is a Sunday.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Most of Thai workers in Hong Kong are housemaids, cleaners, waiters/waitresses, hairdressers, bank officers.
National Labour day
National Labour day
During this event, there is lecturing on Hong Kong labor laws, singing contest, talks, games and performances.
National Labour day
National Labour day
Mostly Thai people attend this National Labour day but local Chinese residents and foreign tourists also flock to watch the graceful dances.
National Labour day
National Labour day
All singers or dancers, performing on that day, are all Thai people working in Hong Kong.
National Labour day
National Labour day
As usual during a Thai festival performance, there is a "KATHOEY" (กะเทย - man dressed like a woman), who always has a silly but funny role to play.
National Labour day
National Labour day
The Thai National Labour day festival lasts during the whole afternoon.



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