In line with the government’s “Urgent Regulation of Foreign Workers in Thailand” policy, the Ministry of Labour is intensifying cooperation with all relevant agencies.
The aim is to rigorously monitor, inspect, and enforce legal measures to rectify illegal employment issues and create more job prospects for Thai citizens across all industries.
Thailand has stringent laws protecting its workforce, with 27 specific occupations strictly prohibited for foreign nationals.
These include skilled trades such as wood carving, diamond and gem cutting, and the production of traditional Thai crafts like lacquerware and musical instruments.
Other restricted roles encompass service-based professions like hairdressing, Thai massage, tour guiding, and legal services.
Disturbingly, investigations have uncovered evidence of foreign nationals, including Chinese individuals working as tour guides, and Myanmarese or Cambodians engaging in local market trade, directly infringing upon these reserved occupations.