New drive to register illegal labour in Thailand

Thailand’s Labour Ministry is preparing to document illegal migrant workers nationwide as part of the government’s attempt to crack down on illegal worker numbers and upgrade its records, says Department of Employment head Arak Phrommanee. 

The plan will target specific geographic areas where illegal migrants are believed to be working, starting with large industrial zones, aiming to clear up remaining migrant labourers who have yet to register. 

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