At present, there are an estimated 2.63 million migrant workers residing nationwide. Of the 2.63 million migrant workers, only 1.29 million of them are already legal and are successfully continuing their work in Thailand. Under the Labour Ministry's draft executive decree on the management of migrant workers, employees are required to provide accommodation for migrant workers in their areas or in areas designated by provincial officials. A computer application will also be made to check information on migrant workers, Maj Gen Kongcheep said. On Feb 23 last year, the cabinet approved measures proposed by the Labour Ministry to relax regulations on migrant workers holding a temporary work permit.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2017 21:53 UTC