Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand grants a six-month work permit extension to Cambodian nationals affected by border control measures, allowing them to continue working in the country due to humanitarian reasons.
The Royal Gazette published an announcement of the Thai Ministry of Interior on August 13 regarding an exemption to allow Cambodian nationals to stay and work in Thailand under special circumstances.
The exemption applies to those who had previously been granted work permits under Section 64 of the Alien Working Management Act 2017, but are unable to return to Cambodia due to the ongoing border control measures between the two countries.
The announcement comes after the Thai and Cambodian governments enhanced border control measures at all border checkpoints, which has impacted the ability of Cambodian workers to travel back to their home country.
The announcement states that Cambodian nationals whose work permits or residency in border areas have expired since June 7, 2025, and who are unable to return to Cambodia, may stay in Thailand for an additional six months. They are required to report to immigration officials within 15 days of the announcement and every 30 days thereafter.
The Ministry of Interior clarified that this exemption is effective until the border control measures return to normal or the expiration of the specified duration.
This special work permit extension comes in response to the ongoing restrictions at the Thai-Cambodian border and aims to address the humanitarian impact on workers caught in the middle of these circumstances./.
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