Key Points
Thailand introduced an updated list of activities that qualify under an Urgent Work Permit
Overview
The government of Thailand updated the Department of Employment’s list of activities that qualify for an Urgent Work Permit (UWP) or Ad Hoc work designation. The previous directive from October 14, 2020, has been revoked, and the new list includes existing and new activities.
A new addition is:
Item (13) Work supported by government agencies:
- (a) Mega event organization or international festival
- (b) International music festival or concert
The complete list of urgent works now includes:
- Recruitment for overseas job placement
- Organizing conferences, training, seminars, exhibitions, or trade fairs
- Machinery maintenance and installation
- Electric train technicians work
- Aircraft technician work
- Production process inspection or improvement
- Product quality control
- Technical issue resolution
- Occasional internal audits
- Machinery and electric generator maintenance
- Movie filming and slide photography
- Machinery maintenance consulting
- Work supported by government agencies (e.g., mega events and festivals)
- Technical skill testing for overseas job placement
- Special academic lectures
- Machinery demonstration and testing
- Aviation superintendent work
This update reflects current needs and supports the growth of international events in Thailand.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check Thailand’s government website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Department of Employment, Thailand
