The Thai government has reminded foreign laborers to verify their nationality and complete the authorization process for working in Thailand by June 30, reiterating that employees and employers will face legal action if they miss the deadline.
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has received a briefing on progress in the second phase of the nationality verification and registration process of foreign laborers from three countries. He was told all workers from Myanmar have completed the processes while 22,770 workers from Cambodia and 5,614 from Lao PDR are still pending. An estimated 59,000 workers have yet to contact their nearest One Stop Service Center to initiate the processes.
The PM urged foreign workers to complete the requirements by June 30, while insisting no leniency will be given after the deadline. Workers who fail to register by the date will be forced to return home and have to re-enter under Memorandums of Understanding.
From July 1, authorities are to seek out illegal migrant laborers and fine them 5,000-50,000 baht before deporting them and banning them from re-entry for two years.
Employers will be fined 10,000-100,000 baht per employee and face up to one year in prison for subsequent offenses with further fines of 50,000-200,000 baht. They may also be barred from hiring foreign laborers for up to three years.
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Reporter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
Rewriter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
National News Bureau & Public Relations
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha has received a briefing on progress in the second phase of the nationality verification and registration process of foreign laborers from three countries. He was told all workers from Myanmar have completed the processes while 22,770 workers from Cambodia and 5,614 from Lao PDR are still pending. An estimated 59,000 workers have yet to contact their nearest One Stop Service Center to initiate the processes.
The PM urged foreign workers to complete the requirements by June 30, while insisting no leniency will be given after the deadline. Workers who fail to register by the date will be forced to return home and have to re-enter under Memorandums of Understanding.
From July 1, authorities are to seek out illegal migrant laborers and fine them 5,000-50,000 baht before deporting them and banning them from re-entry for two years.
Employers will be fined 10,000-100,000 baht per employee and face up to one year in prison for subsequent offenses with further fines of 50,000-200,000 baht. They may also be barred from hiring foreign laborers for up to three years.
Information and Source
Reporter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
Rewriter : Itiporn Lakarnchua
National News Bureau & Public Relations
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