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Thailand allows migrant workers to work in Thailand until July 31

The Thai Cabinet has decided to allow migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar to work in Thailand until July 31, 2020, to help reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus disease 2019, and to maintain a workforce as the situation gradually improves.
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Bangkok (VNA) – The ThaiCabinet has decided to allow migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar towork in Thailand until July 31, 2020, to help reduce the potential spread ofthe coronavirus disease 2019, and to maintain a workforce as the situationgradually improves.

Previously, the Ministry of the Interiorand the Ministry of Labour had allowed them to stay and work in the kingdomuntil May 31 this year.

The Government Spokeswoman, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat,was quoted by the National News Bureau of Thailand as saying on June 3 that withdisease-control measures still in force, the Ministry of Labour called ameeting of various units. They resolved that the migrant workers from the threeneighbouring countries can stay and work in Thailand between June 1 and July 31.

The migrant workers include two groups, oneof which comprises Cambodian, Lao and Myanmar workers with work permits issuedunder a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on labour issues. The second group isCambodian and Myanmar workers carrying a border pass in accordance with Section64 of the Thai law.

NNT said the decision will reduce the risk of labourerscontracting and spreading COVID-19, prevent later labour shortages and supporteconomic restoration after the COVID-19 situation improves./.
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