As of November 2022, foreigners who have been permitted to work in the Kingdom of Thailand, classified by types of immigration and occupation are as follows:
Section 59: General work permit
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Other department managers 32,587 positions
2. Teaching professions 31,382 positions
3. Managing directors and chief executives 21,577 positions
Section 62: Investment promotion
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Other department managers 16,416 positions
2. Technicians 7,692 positions
3. Managing directors and chief executives 5,890 positions
Section 63/1: Minorities
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Unskilled laborers 67,970 positions
2. Vegetable and fruit garden workers 3,334 positions
3. Plasterers 1,245 positions
Section 63/2: According to the Cabinet resolution on July 13, 2021
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Construction business 171,164 positions
2. Agriculture and livestock 35,320 positions
3. Service business 84,444 positions
Section 63/2: According to the Cabinet resolution on September 25, 2021
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Construction business 70,223 positions
2 Agriculture continuation business 41,067 positions
3. Agricultural and livestock business 33,492 positions
Section 63/2: According to the Cabinet resolution on July 5, 2022
Top 3 types of occupations with the highest number of applicants for work permits are:
1. Construction business 103,997 positions
2. Agricultural and livestock business 41,806 positions
3. Service business 34,738 positions
Source:Department of Employment
Tel: 1694