Foreign Worker Situation.

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

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