webfact Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 In a bid to alleviate Thailand’s labour shortage and lay the groundwork for post-pandemic economic recovery, the country’s cabinet has decided to lengthen its foreign migrants’ amnesty programme until the close of the month. This initiative allows close to half a million workers from neighbouring nations namely, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam, to effectively organise the permits necessary for legal residence and employment within Thailand. The extension of the migrant amnesty programme was presented to the public yesterday by the government’s deputy spokesperson, Traisuree Taisaranakul, who detailed that the decision had been solidified two days prior. Initially introduced on February 7, this amnesty programme was designed as a solution to Thailand’s labour deficit. It provided an opportunity for immigrants from the aforementioned countries residing illegally in Thailand to surface and legally register without facing punitive measures. The migrant amnesty programme was slated to conclude on May 15, however, it was discovered that approximately 500,000 workers were still to complete their registration with the labour authorities, reported Bangkok Post. The reasons behind this were primarily associated with administrative obstacles and financial constraints. by Mitch Connor Top Photo: Traisuree Taisaranakul, Nation Thailand #news Full story: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/economy/thailand-extends-amnesty-for-half-a-million-foreign-labourers-amid-shortage -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-07 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 are the barbers in phuket included ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted July 7, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2023 Sure, easy amnesty and employment for for half a million Asian but try to be a foreigner asking for work permit and you'll get the run around as if you're asking for kidney donation. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 That keeps the Thai labor costs down as well 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: In a bid to alleviate Thailand’s labour shortage 90% of Thai workers will be asked to work a full day instead of keeping police hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 7 hours ago, webfact said: In a bid to alleviate Thailand’s labour shortage and lay the groundwork for post-pandemic economic recovery, the country’s cabinet has decided to lengthen its foreign migrants’ amnesty programme until the close of the month. Just say forever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: opportunity for immigrants from the aforementioned countries residing illegally in Thailand to surface and legally register without facing punitive measures. Farangs on overstay need not apply - they are not benefiting a Thai employer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Seems the previous program was a complete disaster. 500,000 migrant workers still to be registered. What's the Thai government actually doing to run this program? It seems "administrative obstacles and financial constraints" have caused the backlog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 8 hours ago, h90 said: That keeps the Thai labor costs down as well .....creating a wage vacuum for Thai labourers, all the while the prices/costs of everything [basics] continue to increase - fabricating more disparity among the working class population. Eat the rich. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 11 hours ago, stoner said: are the barbers in phuket included ? Would they be from the Land of Kebabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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