Heavy Penalties for Illegal Employment: Employers Face Fines of Up to THB 100,000 per Worker, and THB 200,000 for Repeat Offences
On 4 September the Thai government issued a nationwide warning against hiring foreigners without work permits or letting permit holders work beyond their authorised scope. This article explains the two types of violation, the four occupations reserved for Thai nationals, the penalties for both employers and workers, and this fiscal year's enforcement figures.