LEGAL MEASURES FOR THE MANAGEMENT FOREIGN WORKERS IN PATHUM THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this article were: 1) Study the status, problems, and obstacles in managing migrant labor, 2) Examine legal measures related to the management of migrant labor, and 3) Develop and propose a model for migrant labor management. This research adopts a qualitative approach, utilizing structured interviews as the primary research tool, focusing on the working environment and welfare received by migrant workers. The study targets 10 individuals selected through purposive sampling, including the Director of the Bureau of Migrant Labor Administration, officials from the Department of Provincial Administration, employers, recruitment agencies for migrant labor, brokers, police officers, and migrant workers. The findings indicate that: 1) The number of migrant workers in Pathum Thani Province had significantly increased due to the impact of migrant labor mobility on the economy, society, and political governance. However, there was a lack of adequate oversight and allocation from relevant government agencies. Current controls didn ́t align with state policies, and there was no comprehensive management system in place, particularly in terms of screening measures and the registration of migrant workers. 2) Migrant workers entering the country illegally were considered violators under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) and are associated with national security concerns. Legally, they weren ́t entitled to receive the protections they should be afforded. 3) To comply with the standards for managing foreign workers. 3.1) Conduct surveys and analyze issues related to labor shortages, and enhance the efficiency of labor management in line with government policies. 3.2) Define specific occupations that foreign workers are permitted to engage in within Pathum Thani Province, and grant local administrative organizations the authority to strictly inspect workplaces. 3.3) Revise and simplify complex regulations and procedures to ensure clarity and effective enforcement both now and in the future.