Thailand Plans Work Permit Extension for Lao, Myanmar Migrant Workers Amid Labor Shortages
Thailand plans to extend work permits for migrant workers from Laos and Myanmar until February 2029 to address labor shortages. The move aims to protect vulnerable workers from exploitation and secure domestic labor for Thailand.
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