Thailand extends Cambodian migrant workers’ deadline

[geovalin]

The cabinet has extended the Covid-19 testing period for migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar s by 90 days to Sept 13 as medical workers are overwhelmed and have no time to test them. On Dec 23 last year, the cabinet allowed migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to stay and work legally in the country as a special case during the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

To do so, they are required to report to immigration officials for the collection of biometric data and to apply for health insurance and work permits by June 16. Deputy government spokeswoman Ratchada Dhanadirek said on Tuesday that the cabinet had agreed to extend the June 16 deadline so they can apply for health insurance and work permits.

 

The cabinet also allowed 53,800 migrant workers who registered for unemployment to fill personal details in the Tor Ror 38/1 form and apply for pink cards, or temporary work permits, by March 31 next year, also from the original deadline of June 16. The extension would allow them to stay and work legally in the country without increasing the burden of medical personnel, said the spokeswoman.

 

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[natway09]

At least someone in Govt admitting they are overwhelmed.

A bit of honesty is a refreshing change from the garbage we are hearing from the top