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Thailand plans mandatory health insurance for tourists to close treatment cost gap
Thailand plans mandatory health insurance for tourists to close treatment cost gap
FRIDAY, MAY 01, 2026
Thailand is considering compulsory health insurance for tourists as the government seeks to reduce unpaid medical bills and strengthen health security for foreign visitors.Fisheries issues Seabook renewal guidelines to ease labour crunch
Fisheries issues Seabook renewal guidelines to ease labour crunch
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026
Thailand’s Fisheries Department set Seabook renewal steps for foreign crew with documents expiring on 13 February and 31 March, to curb labour shortages.Japan’s foreign workforce surpasses 2.5 million for the first time, with Vietnam leading the market
Japan’s foreign workforce surpasses 2.5 million for the first time, with Vietnam leading the market
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2026
Japan’s foreign workforce reaches 2.57 million in 2025, marking a historic milestone, with Vietnam contributing the largest share, followed by China and the Philippines.South Korea cuts 2026 low-skilled foreign worker quota to 80,000
South Korea cuts 2026 low-skilled foreign worker quota to 80,000
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025
South Korea will issue up to 80,000 new E-9 visas in 2026, marking a second consecutive year of reductions to the quota for foreign unskilled workers, the Ministry of Employment and Labour said Monday (December 23).Vietnam approves dual citizenship law to attract skilled foreign workers
Vietnam approves dual citizenship law to attract skilled foreign workers
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
Vietnam has approved amendments to its nationality law, permitting both Vietnamese citizens living abroad and foreigners to hold dual citizenship, as part of efforts to attract more skilled workers to the country.Labour Ministry to crack down on foreign workers in prohibited jobs
Labour Ministry to crack down on foreign workers in prohibited jobs
SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2025
Labour Ministry ramps up crackdown on foreign workers in jobs reserved for Thais; over 1,100 face legal action across three restricted job categories.Bangkok Bar Host Crackdown: Thai Authorities Target Illegal Foreign Workers
Bangkok Bar Host Crackdown: Thai Authorities Target Illegal Foreign Workers
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
Employment officials conduct raids in Lat Phrao, Phaya Thai, and Huai Khwang, arresting ten foreign nationals working without proper permits in 'bar host' venuesThailand inspects over 500,000 foreign workers; 2,575 prosecuted
Thailand inspects over 500,000 foreign workers; 2,575 prosecuted
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
More than 500,000 foreign workers in Thailand were inspected, of whom 2,575 faced legal prosecution for violating labour laws, the Department of Employment announced on Monday.Cabinet extends work permits for Cambodian, Myanmar, Lao, Vietnamese workers
Cabinet extends work permits for Cambodian, Myanmar, Lao, Vietnamese workers
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 05, 2025
The Cabinet has approved the extension of work permit renewals under the MOU for Cambodian and Myanmar workers for an additional 6 months, until August 13, 2025, and for Lao and Vietnamese workers for 3 months, until May 2025.Key suspect behind foreigners’ mule accounts arrested in Nakhon Pathom
Key suspect behind foreigners’ mule accounts arrested in Nakhon Pathom
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025
A suspect who had allegedly deceived foreign workers into opening mule accounts for criminal activities was recently arrested by the Central Investigation Bureau and the Highway Police Division. 