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Government urges employers to verify migrant work authorisation and occupations
A government announcement on 4 September 2026 urged employers to check migrant workers’ permits and the scope of authorised work.
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Bangkok inspection identifies five workers without work permits
The Labour Ministry reports five permit cases and proceedings against two employers.
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Labour Ministry and construction industry discuss border-related shortages
On 4 August 2026, the Labour Ministry met the Thai Contractors Association about shortages linked to the Thai–Cambodian border situation and conflict in Myanmar.
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Employment Department introduces temporary work-permit form BT.62
A 10 July 2026 Labour Ministry announcement introduced temporary permit form BT.62 for workers already authorised by the registrar but awaiting the final document.
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Cabinet approves Sri Lankan recruitment framework with contracts and safeguards
On 8 September 2026, the Cabinet approved the Thai–Sri Lankan labour cooperation framework with an initial recruitment target of 10,000 workers.
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Thailand and Sri Lanka sign labour cooperation and employment agreements
Thailand and Sri Lanka signed labour cooperation and employment agreements on 14 September 2026 to support transparent recruitment and worker protection.
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Labour Ministry and EJF discuss rights in Thailand’s fishing industry
On 28 September 2026, the Labour Ministry met the Environmental Justice Foundation to discuss fishing-sector labour standards and a labour-status report for the EU’s IUU assessment process.
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Labour inspector hears employer feedback on migrant administration in Pathum Thani
A Labour Ministry inspector visited an establishment in Lat Lum Kaeo, Pathum Thani, on 2 July 2026 to review migrant workforce administration.
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FET holds first board meeting: eight departments, five policy pillars and a Myanmar MOU ahead
First meeting since registration was completed: eight departments, five policy pillars, and an MOU with Myanmar's MOEA to be signed on 11–12 September 2026.
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Department of Employment opens work-permit renewals for Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers from 8 September 2026
Applications run 8 September – 11 December 2026 via e-Work Permit for a one-year extension. FET summarises what member employers must prepare.
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