Thailand Tackles Illegal Workers in Japan, Expands Employment
Thailand's Labor Ministry is cracking down on illegal workers in Japan while expanding legal employment channels, as officials seek to strengthen cooperation with the Thai Embassy in Tokyo to address labor migration issues.
Labor Minister Chulphan Amaravivat led a delegation of Labor Ministry officials in discussions with Vicchu Wetchachiva, Thai Ambassador to Japan, on July 15 to strengthen cooperation on labor issues and expand employment opportunities for Thai workers in Japan.
Chulphan cited growing concern over illegal Thai workers and residents in Japan. Although the Labor Ministry has promoted legal employment channels through the Employment for Skill Development Program (ESD) and cracked down on illegal brokers, the problem persists. He called for enhanced cooperation between Thai and Japanese embassies and law enforcement agencies to address the issue at its source and improve worker support systems.
The minister emphasized that the ministry will use data from this visit to upgrade Thai worker skills and competencies to meet Japan's labor market demands. The delegation's visit builds on the ESD memorandum signed in June, aimed at boosting employer confidence in Japan and securing fair, sustainable protections for Thai workers abroad.
