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มติ คบต. 6 พ.ย. 69: MOU ยูเทิร์น ขยายใบอนุญาตถึงปี 2572
มติ คบต. 6 พ.ย. 2569 สรุป 3 เรื่อง: MOU ยูเทิร์นไม่ต้องพัก 30 วัน ต่ออายุกลุ่ม 13 ก.พ./31 มี.ค. 70 ถึง 13 ก.พ. 72 และขึ้นทะเบียนรอบใหม่ 1 ปี
Cambodian Workers in Thailand 2026: Permit Numbers and Status
279,854 Cambodian workers held Thai work permits in Sep 2026. See the 1-year drop, top provinces, main jobs and when each group's documents expire.
Thailand Minimum Wage 2026 by Province: 337–400 Baht (Nov 2026)
Minimum wage table for every Thai province in 2026. No increase yet this year, where 2027 stands, whether migrant workers get the same rate, and penalties.
Myanmar CI Centre: 25% Remittance and Tax Rules Explained
Myanmar CI centres want tax and remittance proof: what is confirmed, who is hit, what Thailand can do, and what employers should do before 11 Dec 2026.
Migrant Worker Permit Expiry: 4 Dates and How to Renew
Thai cabinet-resolution migrant workers face 4 expiry dates: 11 Dec 2026, 13 Feb 2027, 31 Mar 2027, 11 Dec 2027. See which group renews first.
What Is a BNJ? Checking a Foreign Worker Import Company
A BNJ is a company licensed to bring foreign workers to Thai employers: 1M baht capital, a 5M baht guarantee, fees from employers only. How to check one.
Thailand's 2026 Deportation Regulation: Employer Guide
Thailand's Deportation Regulation B.E. 2569 took effect 28 Aug 2026. The six grounds, the procedure and deadlines, and what employers must know.
Employer DIY MOU Worker Import: Steps, Fees, Pitfalls
Employers can file MOU worker imports themselves, but it means two official manuals in sequence. Thai-side steps, fixed fees and where employers get hurt.
Migrant Workers in Thailand 2026: Latest Stats 4.23 Million
Latest Department of Employment figures (Sep 2026) by nationality, cabinet-resolution round and top 10 provinces, plus how to read them correctly.
Entry and Exit Notification: BT.52/53 and the 15-Day Rule
An employer's guide to notifying the registrar when a migrant worker joins or leaves: the deadline, how the days are counted, which form, and the penalty.
Migrant Worker Moved to Shopfront Sales? File BT.22
A worker permitted for manual labour but selling at a shopfront is illegal. Fix it with BT.22: documents, tax-based quota, change vs add a work type.
Hiring a Work Permit Agency? 7 Checks Before You Pay
7 things to check before hiring a migrant worker document agency: licences, contracts and receipts, plus warning signs that mean walk away now.
Migrant Worker Quit After You Paid for Documents? Do This
A worker resigned or disappeared after you paid for documents? Legal duties within 15 days, what is strictly prohibited, and how to limit future losses.
What are the costs of hiring 1 migrant worker per year?
Yearly cost of hiring one migrant worker: fixed government fees, items priced case by case, and costs employers often forget to count.
Re-Entry Permit: Return to Thailand Without Starting Over
Guide for employers and migrant workers re-entering Thailand after a trip home: the Re-Entry Permit, MOU and how Exworker can help.
8 Aug Resolution Workers with Incomplete Documents: Fixes
Workers in the 8 August resolution group with incomplete documents, such as no smart card or no departure notice: how to make their status legal.
BT.62 Temporary Work Permit: Uses and Limits (Oct 2026)
BT.62 lets approved migrant workers keep working while waiting for the real card. Supports visa and social security steps under set rules. Print it free.
Renew Migrant Work Permit: 11 Dec 2026 Is the Last Day
e-WorkPermit is open for renewals until 11 Dec 2026, closing 16.30. The four required documents, the 1,000 Baht fee and what employers must prepare.
MOU Workers After 2 Years: How to Renew Contracts Properly
MOU workers finishing 2 years: what options employers and workers have and which documents to prepare. Exworker summarizes every option step by step.
Cabinet Resolution 11 Nov 2025 Group: Worker Checklist
Workers under the 11 Nov 2025 Cabinet resolution can stay until 11 Dec 2027 if they file by 11 Dec 2026. Documents and steps employers must prepare.
New CI Books for Myanmar Workers: 11 Nov 2025 Resolution
The 11 Nov 2025 Cabinet resolution opens new CI book processing for Myanmar migrant workers. Timeline, documents to prepare and precautions.
No Pink Card? Serious Consequences for Workers and Employers
Migrant workers without a pink card risk jail and deportation, and employers face heavy fines. The rights workers lose and the risks, by Exworker.
Cabinet Resolution vs MOU Workers: What Is Different?
Cabinet resolution vs MOU migrant workers: legal basis, rights and limits compared, so employers can choose the right route. By Exworker.
Work Permit Renewal for 3 Nationalities Until 2027
On 14 Jul 2026 the Cabinet let Lao, Myanmar and Vietnamese workers stay and work until 11 Dec 2027. Who qualifies, how to file, fees and the deadline.
Thai Passports in 5 Colours: Differences and Eligibility
Thailand's 5 passport colours explained: how they differ, who is eligible for each, and practical tips for using them. Guide by Exworker.
Migrant Worker Health Check: Steps Employers Must Know
Migrant worker health check before a work permit application: what is checked, the steps, and what employers must prepare. Key points by Exworker.
White Card vs Pink Card: What Employers Must Know
Differences between the white card and pink card for migrant workers: status, rights and limits employers must know before hiring, in one place.
Certificate for Returning to Myanmar: What Workers Need
What the certificate for returning to Myanmar is, who needs it and why. Exworker files it so migrant workers can travel home without delays.
Migrant Workers Opening a Bank Account in Thailand
How migrant workers can open a bank account in Thailand: the documents you need and each step, explained simply by Exworker.
CI Expiring 13 Feb 2027: What Employers Must Do
CI documents for the 13 Feb 2027 group are expiring. Key steps employers should take to renew correctly and avoid legal consequences.
Report Worker Accommodation in 24 Hours: Section 38
Employers must report where migrant workers of every nationality stay within 24 hours under Immigration Law Section 38. Steps and documents needed.
Migrant Worker Law 2026: What Employers Need to Know
Prepare for changes to the Migrant Worker Law 2026 that employers need to know. Exworker summarizes key points for correct employment.
Change CI to PJ for migrant workers: steps & documents
A clear guide to changing a Myanmar worker's CI book to PJ: how the two differ, who must change, documents needed, visa transfer, and problems to avoid.
Migrant Worker Jobs in Thailand: Allowed and Prohibited
Which jobs migrant workers can do in Thailand and which are prohibited by law, with the legal basis, so you can employ without mistakes. By Exworker.
Importing Migrant Workers MOU: 6 Steps Employers Should Know
Understand the import of migrant workers MOU along with 6 important steps employers must know to reduce risks and comply with the law with Exworker.
Migrant Worker Registration 2026: Costs and Online Filing
Itemized registration fees, filing via e-WorkPermit, what employers can prepare before the next round, and options if you miss it (as of Aug 2026).
e-Work Permit data not found: causes and fixes
"Migrant worker data not found" in e-Work Permit? Common causes: wrong document numbers or incomplete filings, and what to check before calling an officer.
69 Hospitals for Migrant Worker Health Checks: Latest List
DOE Announcement No. 16 (19 Aug 2026) added 2 private hospitals for migrant worker health checks, 69 in total. Full list and addresses by province.
90-Day Reporting (TM.47): Is the 2,000 Baht Fine Real?
TM.47 90-day reporting: who must file, the window (15 days before to 7 days after), the fine for missing it, and how it differs from TM.30.
Can Migrant Workers Sell Goods at Your Storefront?
Can you employ migrant workers to sell at your storefront without a commercial registration? How to fix it and comply with the law, by Exworker.
Hiring New Migrant Workers 2026: What Employers Must Do
Just hired migrant workers? How many days you have to report entry, which documents to prepare, and where to start if you want to do the MOU yourself.
Visa-Free Entry Cancelled: Which Countries, How Many Days
Countries whose visa-free entry to Thailand was cancelled, the days of stay allowed for each, and which visa is needed to enter for work.
New Passport? Transfer the Migrant Worker Visa Stamp (2026)
Got a new passport? Documents to transfer stamps in 2 cases, steps at Immigration and the Department of Employment, and the effect on 90-day reporting.
Spot Fake Migrant Worker Documents: 4 Checks Before a Fine
Avoid legal penalties from fake migrant worker documents: check print quality, scan the QR code and watch for agency warning signs. Tips from Exworker.
Legally Employing Migrant Workers for Storefront Sales
Shops wanting migrant workers at the storefront: which work is allowed, what the permit must state, and what to report to the Department of Employment.
Migrant Worker Employer Change: Who Qualifies, 30-Day Limit
Rules for changing a migrant worker's employer under MOU and Cabinet resolution schemes: who qualifies, the 30-day deadline, 15-day notice, e-WorkPermit.
Lao Embassy in Thailand: Address, Lao Passport, Work Permit
How Lao workers in Thailand renew a passport, how it affects the work permit, what employers must report, and what to check before the embassy.
What Is OWIC? Where to Apply, Documents and Fees
Myanmar workers returning home temporarily need an OWIC certificate. Where to apply, documents, fees, and whether the employer can apply for them.
Change Tourist Visa to Work Visa in 3 Steps
On a tourist visa in Thailand and want to work legally? The 3 steps to a work visa, whether you must leave the country, and documents to prepare.
Illegal Employment of Migrant Workers: Fines by Section
Employer penalties for illegal hiring under the amended Royal Ordinance 2018, with section numbers and outdated fine amounts still circulating online.
Myanmar CI Centers Reopen 10 Oct 2026 in 5 Provinces
Myanmar's CI document centers are scheduled to reopen on 10 Oct 2026 in Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Surat Thani, Chiang Mai and Chonburi. Who must act now.
e-WorkPermit migrant worker: Common Problems and Solutions
e-WorkPermit for employers: what you can file, and fixes for data not found, login failures and credentials held by a previous agent.
Issuing Myanmar CI Book for Migrant Workers
Understand what CI is, why a new (green) book valid for 4 years is required, along with the procedures and costs that employers should know from Exworker.
Cabinet Resolution 11 Nov 2025 Timeline: What to Submit When
Registration timeline under the 11 Nov 2025 Cabinet resolution: when each group of migrant workers must submit name lists and complete the process.
Pink Card Renewal 2026: File by 11 Dec or Lose the Right
"Pink card" is two separate documents. The work permit expires 11 Dec 2026; file the renewal by that day to keep working until 11 Dec 2027.
TM.30 Accommodation Report in 24 Hours: What Is the Fine?
Owners and employers must report migrant worker accommodation within 24 hours. Who reports, where, the fine for not reporting, and moving house.
MOU Workers from 4 Countries: DIY or Hire an Agency?
DIY MOU import vs hiring a recruitment agency: procedures, timeline, documents and the risks an employer carries alone. Compare before you decide.