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Work Permits Extended by 1 Year, but Passport and Visa Procedures Must Be Completed on Time (Bangkok | LaborWork News)

For Lao 🇱🇦 | Myanmar 🇲🇲 | Vietnamese 🇻🇳 nationals, workers who have been granted special permission to work in Thailand until 11 December 2026 are eligible to apply for a one-year Work Permit extension, in accordance with the Cabinet resolution dated 14 July 2026

Insurance provides important financial protection against unexpected events. Every worker in Thailand should understand the different types of insurance available.

If you're planning to change employers in Thailand, it's important to know which type of Work Permit you have. Each system has different requirements, and understanding them can save you time and avoid unnecessary delays.

A Return Travel Certificate (RTC) is an official document required for Myanmar migrant workers who wish to return to Myanmar from overseas. It is issued by the relevant Myanmar government authorities to verify the worker's identity, employment status, and travel information before entering Myanmar.

Are you worried about having to visit the Immigration Office to submit your 90-Day Report while living in Thailand? If you're a Myanmar national living in Thailand, LaborWork makes the process simple and convenient—no need to visit the Immigration Office in person.

According to the Myanmar Ministry of Information, the OWIC (Overseas Worker Identification Card) is issued under the Overseas Employment Law 1999. It is used to register Myanmar nationals who are traveling abroad for employment. Workers leaving Myanmar through international airports or border checkpoints for overseas employment are required to carry an OWIC card. The card is valid for five years in accordance with the applicable regulations.

LaborWork Company Limited provides a comprehensive One-Stop MOU Recruitment Service for employers in Thailand seeking to legally recruit Myanmar workers for factories, construction, garment manufacturing, restaurants, agriculture, warehouses, and various service industries under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) system.

For Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodian workers who are working in Thailand, LaborWork Company Limited provides a complete service to assist with the Foreign Worker Identification Card (Pink Card) application process, including document preparation, appointment booking, and transportation support.

Currently, Thai government agencies have improved their systems for checking employment status, permission to stay, and employer information. Therefore, both employers and foreign workers should regularly check and maintain all required documents properly. Having only a Passport does not mean that a foreign worker can legally work in Thailand.

You Can Now Change Employers Without a Work Permit Smart Card — Using Form WP.62

A Certificate of Identity (CI) is an official identity document issued by the Government of Myanmar for Myanmar workers who do not have a passport or who are eligible to use a CI in place of a passport for legal employment in Thailand.