People's Party MP Calls for Independent Thai Labor Registration System
Chonburi MP Sahatsawat Khumkong argues that Thailand should manage its own migrant worker registration process rather than relying on Certificate of Identity (CI) documents.
Sahatsawat Khumkong, a Member of Parliament for the People's Party representing Chonburi, has publicly advocated for the Thai government to overhaul its migrant worker registration system. According to a report by Prachachat Business, the MP argues that the current reliance on Certificate of Identity (CI) documents issued by foreign authorities is insufficient for ensuring national security or verifying criminal backgrounds. Sahatsawat contends that the CI process does not serve as a reliable guarantee of nationality or a safeguard against criminal activity. Instead, he proposes that the Thai government should establish its own independent registration and biometric identification system for migrant workers. He asserts that this shift would allow Thailand to maintain better control over its labor market and national security without depending on external documentation. For residents and those monitoring the labor sector, this proposal highlights an ongoing debate regarding the management of foreign labor and the potential for future policy shifts in how migrant workers are processed. It remains to be confirmed whether the government will consider these recommendations or if any formal changes to the current CI-based registration framework will be proposed in the near future.
