The Subdistrict Administrative Organization gives the green light to 3 issues to propose to the Cabinet to open registration. Illegal migrant workers

The Subdistrict Administrative Organization gives the green light to 3 issues to propose to the Cabinet to open registration. Illegal migrant workers, 2 million workers extended for 2 years and seasonal workers allowed Selling items at the store. Extended work for 6 months.

June 5, 2567 Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor Chaired the meeting of the Foreigners' Work Management Policy Committee (NCTC) No. 2/2567, with Mr. Pairot Chotikasathien Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan Director General of the Department of Employment Executive of the Department of Employment and related agencies attended the meeting

Mr. Phiphat revealed that From the conflict situation and economic situation occurring in Myanmar. This causes people to illegally come to work in Thailand through the natural border. Affecting the stability of the country, along with migrant workers Some of them were previously allowed to work properly. become an illegal worker

Due to the process of requesting permission to work, the steps were not complete. Failure to change employer within the specified time or have completed their employment term according to the MOU but are unable to return to their country of origin in order to avoid a labor shortage. Affecting the driving force of the employer's business Establishment and the economy of Thailand

The 2/2567 meeting of the Policy Committee for the Management of Foreign Workers' Work (MPT) considered and approved management guidelines to prepare for problem prevention according to 3 agenda items as follows:

1. Opened registration for workers of 4 nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) whose status is not legal. Residing in Thailand and already working with the employer
2. Allow workers of 4 nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam) who are permitted to work until February 13, 2568, which is approximately 2 million people, to renew their work permits in the form of an MOU so that they can work for 2 years and can renew them again. times for a period of 2 years
3. Improving the working conditions of migrant workers who come to work seasonally (Section 64) by increasing the areas allowed for residence in accordance with the announcement of the Ministry of Interior. and to work between the area according to the agreement and the area where permission is granted to reside But you must travel back out of the Kingdom through the same channel as you entered. Add types of sales work at storefronts in provinces that are under the agreement, only in the local areas and districts adjacent to the border. Increase the work permit application period from 3 months to 6 months to accommodate the longer period of harvesting agricultural products.

Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment Added that After this, the Ministry of Labor By the Department of Employment Each agenda item will be gradually presented to the Cabinet for consideration in order. The first step is expected to be the matter of opening the registration for workers of 4 nationalities whose status is not legal. Regarding the renewal of work permits for workers of 4 nationalities whose work permits will expire on February 13, 2568, and the matter of migrant workers coming to work seasonally (Section 64), respectively. If approved, announcements and draft announcements from the Ministry of Interior will be expedited. and announcement of the Ministry of Labor Including related announcements to be completed.

However, workers with incorrect status will receive relief when the Cabinet approves it. and announcement of the Ministry of Interior and the announcement of the Ministry of Labor has already come into effect only

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