# Work Permit Deadline Extended to March 31 for 300,000 Migrant Workers

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/288963-work-permit-deadline-extended-to-march-31-for-300000-migrant-workers
- Published: 2026-02-24T09:30:00+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**The Foreign Workers’ Management Policy Committee has approved a deadline extension
to March 31, 2026, for over 300,000 migrant workers to complete work permit requirements,
preventing labor disruptions.**

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## Key Points

 * The Foreign Workers’ Management Policy Committee approved an extension for over
   300,000 migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam to fulfill work permit
   requirements, aiming to maintain labor stability and prevent disruptions.
 * Key deadlines have been adjusted, moving the original completion date from February
   24, 2026, to March 31, 2026. This extension covers essential submissions like
   health insurance documents and a 900-baht work permit fee.
 * With 375,038 out of 890,786 workers yet to comply, the extension is crucial to
   avoid status loss and potential workforce shortages. The Labour Minister has 
   instructed the Department of Employment to expedite measures for affected workers
   and ensure economic stability.

The Foreign Workers’ Management Policy Committee has approved an extension for migrant
workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam to complete work permit requirements, covering
more than 300,000 individuals. The measure will be submitted to the Cabinet for 
approval to prevent labor disruptions and protect production stability.

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The extension covers the submission of health insurance documents and medical examination
results, as well as the payment of the 900-baht work permit fee. The original deadline
of February 24, 2026, has been moved to March 31, 2026, allowing eligible workers
additional time to comply and remain in the legal employment system.

Data presented at the meeting showed that 375,038 workers out of a total of 890,786
have not yet completed the required procedures. Without the extension, many could
lose their status, limiting employers’ ability to hire them legally and increasing
the risk of workforce shortages in key industries.

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Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong has directed the Department of Employment to
expedite drafting a ministerial notification granting special permission for affected
workers in line with the earlier Cabinet resolution. The ministry will forward the
committee’s decision to the Cabinet to ensure continuity in the labor market and
reduce potential economic impact.

**Source** : [Work Permit Deadline Extended for 300,000 Migrant Workers](https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/52/iid/479009)