Government urges employers to verify migrant work authorisation and occupations

Illustrative image: Safety helmets for work (not a photograph of the reported event).

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A government announcement on 4 September 2026 urged employers to check migrant workers’ permits and the scope of authorised work.

It emphasised avoiding unauthorised employment and work outside permitted occupations. Authorities linked enforcement to fair employment standards and trafficking prevention. Employers can consult the Department of Employment for the applicable requirements.

Source: รัฐบาลไทย | Source publication date: 4 September 2026

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Summarised and translated from the cited source. Reviewed on 3 October 2026.