Sahatsawat Suggests Abolishing CI Documents for Migrant Workers
Sahatsawat argues that cancelling Certificate of Identity (CI) documents will not negatively impact migrant worker management, urging the Thai government to handle data collection independently.
According to a report by Matichon Online, Sahatsawat has publicly stated that the Thai government could abolish the use of Certificate of Identity (CI) documents for migrant workers without causing significant disruption to labor management. Sahatsawat suggests that the current reliance on these documents is unnecessary and that the Thai state should instead take full responsibility for collecting and managing migrant worker data internally.
For residents and expatriates, this proposal highlights ongoing discussions regarding the administrative processes governing foreign labor in Thailand. While the CI system has been a standard mechanism for verifying the identity of migrant workers, a shift toward direct government data collection could potentially streamline or alter the bureaucratic requirements for businesses employing foreign staff.
It is important to note that this remains a policy suggestion rather than an enacted change. There has been no official announcement from the Thai government regarding the cancellation of CI documents or a transition to a new data management system. Stakeholders should monitor official government channels for any updates on labor regulations, as any shift in policy could impact the documentation requirements for migrant workers and the companies that hire them. Further details regarding the feasibility and implementation of such a transition remain to be confirmed by relevant authorities.
