Thailand Approves Recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan Workers
The Thai government has authorized a plan to hire 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka to mitigate domestic labor shortages.
On November 6, 2026, the Thai government officially approved a strategy to recruit 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka. According to Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat, this decision was finalized by the Foreign Workers Management Policy Committee following a bilateral labor agreement established earlier this year. The initiative is designed to address ongoing labor shortages within the country. For residents and expatriates, this policy shift may influence the labor market dynamics and service sectors that rely on foreign staffing. While the government has set an initial target of 10,000 individuals, specific details regarding the industries these workers will enter, the timeline for their arrival, and the regulatory framework for their employment remain to be confirmed. As this is a government-led initiative, further announcements are expected regarding the implementation process and the specific sectors prioritized for this recruitment drive.
