“Julapan” advances public service enhancement by issuing temporary work permits to facilitate foreign workers and employers. Tags: [government services, foreign labor, work permits]
On 10 July 2026, Mr. Julapan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labor, announced that the Ministry of Labor is advancing the enhancement of services related to foreign labor management to facilitate both employees and employers while reducing impacts from administrative procedures. The Department of Employment issued a notification titled "Determination of Forms and Documents Required for Submission and Notification under the Ministry Regulation on Work Permit Application, Issuance, and Notification of Foreign Workers B.E. 2569 (2026) (No. 4)," which was published in the Government Gazette on 9 July 2026 and took effect retroactively from 1 July 2026 onward.Tags: [Ministry of Labor, foreign labor policy, administrative reform]
The Minister of Labor stated that the key point of this announcement is the establishment of a temporary work permit to serve as legal proof of work rights for foreign workers while awaiting issuance of the official permit. This applies in cases where the registrar has approved work authorization but cannot yet issue the official work permit due to operational obstacles.Tags: [work permits, foreign workers, legal authorization]
The Department of Employment has specified that Form B.T. 62 will serve as a temporary work permit. This document contains essential information about the foreign worker, including personal details, passport, visa, employer or establishment data, job position and workplace, as well as medical entitlement information. It serves as legal proof of the right to work.Tags: [temporary work permit, foreign labor documentation, legal compliance]
“This measure will help eliminate gaps in the work permit process, enabling foreign workers who have received approval to continue working without interruption. At the same time, it allows employers to operate their businesses smoothly. This elevates public service quality, reduces administrative steps, and builds confidence among all stakeholders under proper management of legally employed foreign labor,” he said.Tags: [administrative efficiency, labor management, employer confidence] Mr. Julapan added.Tags: [official statement, Ministry of Labor]