Thailand’s Department of Employment has issued a significant update concerning the Prescription of Necessary or Urgent Works or Ad-hoc Works. The previous directive dated October 14, 2020, has been revoked. A new list outlining the activities that qualify for an Urgent Work Permit (UWP) or Ad-hoc work designation is now in effect.
- The updated list retains all previously recognized activities, with the addition of the following new activity:
- Item (13) Work supported by government agencies as follows: (a) Mega event organization or organize an international festival, (b) an international music festival or concert
- The list of new urgent works is as follows:
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- Recruitment of job seekers for overseas job placement
- Organizing or setting up conferences, trainings, seminars, exhibitions, or trade fairs
- Machinery maintenance and installation
- Electric train technician
- Aircraft or aircraft equipment system technician
- Inspection or improvement of production processes
- Quality control of products/goods or products/goods quality inspection
- Follow-up and resolve technical issues
- Occasional internal audit
- Machinery and electric generator equipment system inspection or maintenance
- Movie filming and slide photographing
- Consulting work on machinery maintenance or machinery control systems
- Work supported by government agencies as follows:
- Mega event organization or international festival
- International music festival or concert
- Technical skill testing for overseas job placement
- Conducting special academic lectures
- Machinery demonstration and testing
- Aviation superintendent
Erickson Insights & Analysis
In this update, the list has been expanded. Regarding the UWP or Adhoc work notification, it must typically be filed by the employer, which includes providing all relevant documents from the sponsoring employer. However, travelers can file it themselves upon arrival at the airport if they have all the necessary documents and a Power of Attorney from the employer.
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.