Economy
Future Sky Demands 715 Million Baht Payment for e-WorkPermit System
The Department of Employment faces a payment dispute with Future Sky over the e-WorkPermit system, with 715 million baht in outstanding fees reported.
According to a report by Matichon Online on September 4, 2026, the company Future Sky has initiated efforts to recover 715 million baht in unpaid service fees related to the e-WorkPermit system. The company claims that the Department of Employment (DOE) has failed to settle these payments over a period of ten months.
For residents and expatriates in Thailand, this dispute is significant as the e-WorkPermit system is a critical component of the digital infrastructure used to process work permit applications and renewals. Any disruption or administrative instability within the department responsible for these services could potentially impact the efficiency of immigration-related documentation processes.
At this stage, the situation remains a financial and administrative dispute between the private contractor and the government agency. It is not yet confirmed how the Department of Employment intends to respond to these claims or whether the ongoing payment issue will result in any service interruptions for users of the e-WorkPermit platform. Stakeholders are advised to monitor official government announcements regarding the status of their digital services, as the long-term implications of this debt on the platform's operational continuity remain to be seen.