Minister of Interior Gen Anupong Paojinda has approved the pendingresidency requests from foreigners, creating confidence towardsforeigners who are seeking legal employments and investments inThailand.
The minister revealed that the current government'spolicy will be supporting businesses and investments from foreigners inThailand, as the Thai economy still requires international investmentand expertise to increase the nation’s capabilities in its economic,social, and innovative development.
He has said that from thesereasons, he has signed the approval of residency permits for foreignersin Thailand, who have passed the Immigration Commission's consideration.This policy aims to generate confidence and attract foreigners who areinterested to work or invest legally in Thailand.
The approvedpermit consists of 565 pending requests and 115 new requests from theconsideration of the Immigration Commission’s 1/2015 meeting on 16 March2015. Most of the requests being made are for employment andhumanitarian purposes, such as to stay with families, and special casessuch as those who have contributed for the benefits of Thailand, and forpurposes of investment.
Consideration quota will include thesubject's income, knowledge, professional skills, national securityconditions, economic conditions, social conditions, and their country oforigin's government policies.
Minister Anupong Paojinda furtherstated that the residency permit for foreigners has been thoroughlyconsidered, which will demonstrate the government’s intention inwelcoming foreigners who qualify regulations in order to legally residein Thailand with ease and security, and for the benefits of the nation.-VNA