Phuket tackles work permit delays for 130,000 foreign workers

Phuket tackles work permit delays for 130,000 foreign workers. Phuket‘s provincial officials are moving to address significant delays in renewing and issuing...

Published: 2026-03-11 17:32 UTC Event date: developing

Phuket‘s provincial officials are moving to address significant delays in renewing and issuing work permits for more than 130,000 foreign workers, following mounting complaints from employers about the backlog’s impact on businesses across the island.

According to initial reporting, The issue was raised during a monthly meeting of

The report, published on developing, indicates that the story is still developing and additional clarifications may follow as officials and operators provide updates.

For readers tracking Phuket developments, this update is presented as a factual snapshot based on currently available source material.

Source: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-tackles-work-permit-delays-for-130000-foreign-workers