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บนจ. คืออะไร ย่อมาจากอะไร เช็กบริษัทนำเข้าแรงงานต่างด้าว

บนจ. คืออะไร ย่อมาจากอะไร เช็กบริษัทนำเข้าแรงงานต่างด้าว

บนจ. คือบริษัทที่ได้รับอนุญาตนำคนต่างด้าวมาทำงานกับนายจ้าง ต้องมีทุน 1 ล้าน วางหลักประกัน 5 ล้าน เรียกค่าบริการได้จากนายจ้างเท่านั้น เช็กก่อนจ้างได้ยังไง

15 September 2026
Thailand's 2026 Deportation Regulation: Employer Guide

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.

28 August 2026
Employer DIY MOU Worker Import: Steps, Fees, Pitfalls

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.

27 August 2026
Migrant Workers in Thailand 2026: Latest Stats 3.92 Million

Migrant Workers in Thailand 2026: Latest Stats 3.92 Million

Latest Department of Employment figures by nationality, permit type and top 10 provinces, plus why the monthly count fell by 1.9 million in one month.

26 August 2026
Entry and Exit Notification: BT.52/53 and the 15-Day Rule

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.

25 August 2026
Migrant Worker Moved to Shopfront Sales? File BT.22

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.

24 August 2026
Hiring a Work Permit Agency? 7 Checks Before You Pay

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.

23 August 2026
Migrant Worker Quit After You Paid for Documents? Do This

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.

23 August 2026
What are the costs of hiring 1 migrant worker per year?

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.

23 August 2026
Re-Entry Permit: Return to Thailand Without Starting Over

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.

19 August 2026
8 Aug Resolution Workers with Incomplete Documents: Fixes

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.

31 July 2026
BT.62 Temporary Work Permit: Latest Status and Scams

BT.62 Temporary Work Permit: Latest Status and Scams

BT.62 temporary work permit: usage conditions still being finalised, free to print from e-WorkPermit, and a warning about scammers offering to process it.

30 July 2026
Renew Migrant Work Permit: 11 Dec 2026 Is the Last Day

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.

17 July 2026
MOU Workers After 2 Years: How to Renew Contracts Properly

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.

15 July 2026
Cabinet Resolution 11 Nov 2025 Group: Worker Checklist

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.

14 July 2026
New CI Books for Myanmar Workers: 11 Nov 2025 Resolution

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.

9 July 2026
No Pink Card? Serious Consequences for Workers and Employers

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.

8 July 2026
Cabinet Resolution vs MOU Workers: What Is Different?

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.

8 July 2026
Work Permit Renewal for 3 Nationalities Until 2027

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.

7 July 2026
Thai Passports in 5 Colours: Differences and Eligibility

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.

6 July 2026
Migrant Worker Health Check: Steps Employers Must Know

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.

2 July 2026
White Card vs Pink Card: What Employers Must Know

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.

1 July 2026
Certificate for Returning to Myanmar: What Workers Need

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.

30 June 2026
Migrant Workers Opening a Bank Account in Thailand

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.

29 June 2026
CI Expiring 13 Feb 2027: What Employers Must Do

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.

24 June 2026
Report Worker Accommodation in 24 Hours: Section 38

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.

24 June 2026
Migrant Worker Law 2026: What Employers Need to Know

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.

22 June 2026
Lao Passport and Travel Document for Migrant Workers

Lao Passport and Travel Document for Migrant Workers

Lao passport and travel document services for migrant workers in Thailand, so they can work legally without worry. Exworker handles the paperwork.

18 June 2026
Change CI to PJ for migrant workers: steps & documents

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.

18 June 2026
Importing Laos-Myanmar MOU Migrant Workers Legally

Importing Laos-Myanmar MOU Migrant Workers Legally

Import Lao and Myanmar workers through the MOU system with every step done legally, so your business gets workers without risk. Service by Exworker.

17 June 2026
Migrant Worker Jobs in Thailand: Allowed and Prohibited

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.

11 June 2026
Importing Migrant Workers MOU: 6 Steps Employers Should Know

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.

11 June 2026
Migrant Worker Registration 2026: Costs and Online Filing

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).

11 June 2026
e-Work Permit data not found: causes and fixes

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.

10 June 2026
69 Hospitals for Migrant Worker Health Checks: Latest List

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.

9 June 2026
90-Day Reporting (TM.47): Is the 2,000 Baht Fine Real?

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.

5 June 2026
Extend Work Permit and Visa for MOU Workers After 2 Years

Extend Work Permit and Visa for MOU Workers After 2 Years

How to extend work permits and get visa stamps for MOU workers who have completed 2 years: the right order of steps and what to watch out for.

31 May 2026
Can Migrant Workers Sell Goods at Your Storefront?

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.

28 May 2026
Hiring New Migrant Workers 2026: What Employers Must Do

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.

22 May 2026
Visa-Free Entry Cancelled: Which Countries, How Many Days

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.

21 May 2026
Lao MOU Worker Import Service: 100% Legal

Lao MOU Worker Import Service: 100% Legal

Exworker handles 100% legal, end-to-end import of Lao MOU workers: fast processing, accurate documents, visa guaranteed, no cases falling through.

19 May 2026
New Passport? Transfer the Migrant Worker Visa Stamp (2026)

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.

14 May 2026
Spot Fake Migrant Worker Documents: 4 Checks Before a Fine

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.

8 May 2026
Legally Employing Migrant Workers for Storefront Sales

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.

7 May 2026
Migrant Worker Employer Change: Who Qualifies, 30-Day Limit

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.

6 May 2026
Lao Passport in Thailand: Documents, Steps, Work Permit

Lao Passport in Thailand: Documents, Steps, Work Permit

How Lao workers in Thailand get or renew a passport, how it affects the work permit, what employers must report, and what to check before the embassy.

5 May 2026
What Is OWIC? Where to Apply, Documents and Fees

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.

30 April 2026
Change Tourist Visa to Work Visa in 3 Steps

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.

29 April 2026
Illegal Employment of Migrant Workers: Fines by Section

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.

28 April 2026
Myanmar CI Center: How Long Is It Open? 2026 Extension

Myanmar CI Center: How Long Is It Open? 2026 Extension

The Department of Employment extended the Myanmar CI Center to Aug 2026. Which provinces are open, do you need an appointment, and who must act fast.

27 April 2026
e-WorkPermit migrant worker: Common Problems and Solutions

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.

4 April 2026
Issuing Myanmar CI Book for Migrant Workers

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.

3 April 2026
Cabinet Resolution 11 Nov 2025 Timeline: What to Submit When

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.

28 March 2026
Pink Card Renewal 2026: File by 11 Dec or Lose the Right

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.

28 March 2026
TM.30 Accommodation Report in 24 Hours: What Is the Fine?

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.

28 March 2026
MOU Workers from 4 Countries: DIY or Hire an Agency?

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.

28 March 2026