Worker

Information and Services for Job Seekers

Diseases that make foreign workers ineligible to work or take out health insurance

Foreign workers who come to work in Thailand must undergo a medical examination.

Application to stay in Thailand in accordance with Section 15 (diplomat, official), for heads of office, staff, or specialists appointed to perform duties

Foreign heads of offices of organizations or international agencies with Operations Protection Laws in Thailand or approved by the Thai government.

If a foreigner wants to apply for a work visa in Thailand, what are the steps?

Foreigners still living abroad and not yet traveling to Thailand may wish to apply for a visa to work - Non-immigrant “B” visa

What are the steps in the event that a foreign worker enters Thailand and wants to apply for a work visa change?

Foreigners who have entered Thailand but wish to change their visa to work in Thailand must submit an application to change their existing visa to a Non-Immigrant Visa “B,”

Foreign Worker Situation in Thailand in November 2022

As of November 2022, there are a total of 2,891,807 foreigners who have been permitted to work in the Kingdom of Thailand

Is social security a requirement for all foreign workers?

With regard to foreign workers who come to work in Thailand, in order to receive protection and have welfare and various benefits.

Foreign worker situation in Thailand by type of immigration and occupation

As of November 2022, foreigners who have been permitted to work in the Kingdom of Thailand

Seven cases in which foreign workers are protected while working in Thailand: Social security

Foreign workers who come to work in Thailand will be protected by basic human rights and principles, as Thais are covered.

Advantages and disadvantages: Is it better to work in Thailand illegally or legally?

At present, the demand for foreign workers in Thailand is increasing, largely because there may not be enough domestic workers to meet the demand, or some fields are unable to find Thai workers who have the skills for the necessary jobs.

What are the duties of employers when bringing foreigners to work in Thailand?

Employers or establishments that bring foreign workers to work in Thailand are initially obliged to notify the registrar of the foreigners’ employment.