Are there any groups of foreign workers who are not subject to the Working of Foreign Workers law?

       According to the Working of Foreign Workers Act 1978, Section 4, there are seven groups of foreign workers to whom this law does not apply, only in the following positions: 

1. Members of a diplomatic mission;

2. Persons in a consular delegation;

3. Representatives of Member States and staff of the United Nations and specialized agencies;

4. Personal servants or staff who travel from abroad to work full-time with the person in 1, 2, or 3. 

5. Persons performing duties or missions under an agreement made by the Thai government with foreign governments or international organizations;

6. Persons performing duties or missions for the benefit of education, culture, arts, sports or other activities. However, details may be prescribed by Royal Decree;

7. Persons permitted by the government to perform their duties or any mission. 

Source :Foreign Workers Administration Ofhce
Tel : +66 63 663 6663