Thai panel backs work permit extension for over 2.3 million migrant workers
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Thailand's Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee has approved in principle a plan to extend work permits for more than 2.3 million migrant workers until 13 Feb 2029, Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced on 9 Nov. The proposals, meant to ease labour shortages, now go to the Cabinet for approval.
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Why it matters
The plan aims to ease labour shortages in Thai businesses, according to the Labour Ministry. It could affect employers and migrant workers whose permits expire in early 2027.
What's next
The Department of Employment said the committee's proposals will be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Key dates
- 6 NovThe Committee on Foreign Worker Management Policy, chaired by Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat, approved the proposals in principle.
- 9 NovJulapun announced the committee's decisions.
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