
A royal ordinance on foreign workers, which took effect on June 23, prescribes a fine of at least Bt400,000 per illegal worker an employer hires in Thailand.
The amount of fine is at least four times higher than before.
However, the tougher law has prompted an exodus of migrant workers out of Thailand, adversely affecting several business sectors as well as housemaid hirers.
“I will find solutions about what to during the transition,” Prayut promised. “I will look into how to help small-scale employers.”