Thailand reduces work permit fees for employees from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam


Foreign workers seen at a freeze-dried durian products factory in Chanthaburi Province in Thailand. - Photo: Xinhua

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): Thailand issued an official notice that set new fees for inspections and work permits for foreign workers from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam to promote legal employment and address the issue of illegal immigration.

The new visa fee is THB 500 (approximately USD 13.84), down from THB 2,000 ( USD 55.36). The fee for applying for a temporary stay has also been reduced from THB 1,900 (USD 52.60) to THB 500.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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