Authorities of Thailand are ramping up the crackdown on foreigners illegally working in the country, with a campaign launched by the Ministry of Labour to inspect workplaces employing migrant workers nationwide.

As many as 46 suspects were prosecuted this fiscal year for allegedly deceiving 112 people into working illegally overseas, the Thai Ministry of Labour said on February 13.

The Ministry of Labour has revealed that the first group of migrant workers under the MoU on Labor Employment with neighbouring nations will arrive in Thailand on February 1, 2022.

Thailand will be among 24 nations taking part in the centennial anniversary of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) next month.

The Thai Ministry of Labour is promoting skills development among workers in the Mekong region in preparation for ASEAN's free labour movement.

The Thai Ministry of Labour will hold discussions with related trade unions on opening restricted occupations for foreign workers.

The Thai Ministry of Labour has assembled engineers to provide free vehicle checkups and maintenance for the New Year’s holiday in an effort to reduce road accidents.

The Thai Ministry of Labour will intensify action against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing after a signing cooperation agreement with the EU and International Labor Organisation.