Thailand cracks down on foreigners using student visas to work illegally


BANGKOK: Amid growing concerns over foreign nationals, particularly Chinese engineers, using student visas to illegally work on construction sites in Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the Immigration Bureau have joined forces to address the issue.

The concern intensified after reports revealed that foreign workers were exploiting student visas to bypass work permit regulations.

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