Phatdarasmi Thongsaluaykorn, Deputy Spokesperson of the Thai Prime Minister's Office, announced on July 14 that the decision was made following a proposal by the Ministry of Labor.
The Cabinet also approved two draft announcements submitted by the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labor, allowing the foreign workers to continue residing and working legally in Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia.
People dine at the Mahanakhon Skywalk rooftop in Bangkok, Thailand. Photo by Reuters
This resolution continues measures approved by the Cabinet in November 2025, which set guidelines for managing foreign workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
The original measures were set to expire on Dec. 11, 2026. However, some foreign workers cannot meet the conditions within the set timeframe. Without this extension, their legal status would be affected, impacting government labor management and business operations. Therefore, extending the permission to stay and work is necessary to maintain effective and continuous foreign labor management.
