Migrant workers allowed extension of stay until Nov 30

The government has approved extension of stay for migrant labourers up to November 30, exempting them from overstay penalty.
Government Spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said yesterday the government has backed the Ministry of Labour's review of the Cabinet resolution on March 24 on the period of leniency for migrant labourers and their dependants.
Migrant labourers can temporarily stay in the Kingdom until November 30. They can use the list of migrant employment requirements issued by the Department of Employment and the current work permit.