Thailand ready to import 160,000 workers from Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar


BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Department of Employment (DOE) said Thailand is ready to allow in more than 160,000 foreign workers from three neighbouring countries under a memorandum of understanding.

DOE director-general Pairoj Chotikasathien said on Wednesday (April 6) that the Labour Ministry planned to solve the labour-shortage problem after many were worried that illegal immigrants would spread Covid-19. They also questioned the process to import foreign workers.

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