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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? An Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of Foreigners, issued March 28, contains significant changes to the rules for companies hiring foreign employees.
What does the change mean? While the regulations are pending, many of the changes have not taken effect and implementation has been delayed. Some of the provisions, including the use of new filing forms by applicants, have already been implemented.
The following is a summary of key changes:
BAL Analysis: Businesses should prepare for the changes, perform the new notification requirements for foreign workers, and wait for additional details on the exempt categories. Regarding the new fine schedule, the Thai government has taken into consideration concerns and complaints from the business community by reducing the maximum fines and introducing a grace period to allow companies to file appropriate work permit applications and to allow time for authorities to adjudicate them.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Thailand. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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