• April 30, 2026

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Myanmar Embassy in Thailand.

 Myanmar workers in Thailand who are returning home on leave can apply the letter of recommendation by paying 150 baht, said the Myanmar Embassy in Thailand on 29 April.

Starting from 5 May, workers can come to apply at the Labour Attaché Office in Bangkok, on working days between 9:00am and 4:00pm, in person or by a representative. It aims to make the Overseas Worker Identification Card (OWIC) process faster and prevent delays, it said.

The application fee is 150 baht per person. The following documents are required: copies of passport page and unexpired visa page, copy of ID, copy of OWIC (if worker has changed jobs, a letter confirming the relocation is required), a copy of work permit, anemployer-issued leave permission letter, a copy of air ticket, and the original bank challan are required

In an announcement issued on 28 April, the Department of Labour said Myanmar workers who wish to return home on leave must obtain an official letter of recommendation from the relevant Myanmar embassy, consulate or consulate-general in their host country, starting from 1 May.

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