Thailand’s Ministry of Labour has announced the launch of a new mandatory online platform, the e-Work Permit System, for all work permit applications and foreign worker registrations. The system will become effective on October 13, 2025, marking a major step toward full digitalization of Thailand’s work permit process. Mandatory Online Filing Starting October 13, 2025,…

Thailand will establish a 50-member special task force in October 2025 to address the expected surge in certificates of origin required under new U.S. trade rules. The initiative comes as U.S. authorities step up scrutiny of Southeast Asian exports, particularly to prevent transshipment—including the re-routing of Chinese sourced goods through third countries without adding value…