Phnom Penh (FN), July 3 - At the request of Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, and Thai employers on last Friday, the Thai government suspended the enforcement of a newly enacted labor law, according to Ministry of Labor spokesman, Heng Sour on Monday.

The law tightens restrictions on foreign workers inside Thailand. Employers who hire illegal workers, as well as the workers themselves, face strict consequences if they are discovered.

Ministry of Labor spokesman, Heng Sour reported that a compromise between Cambodia and Thai government had been reached.

In the agreement, the decision to allow Cambodian workers already in possession of work permits to stay and work in Thailand, but they may not change employers.

“Thailand has issued a new law that applies to foreign workers from Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Bangladesh. However, the Thai favors Cambodia by allowing laborers with work permits to stay and work legally there. The Thais suggests that Cambodian workers do not change jobs or take many days off," said Sour.

He added that the Thais appreciate the Cambodian worker's hard work and committed to promoting the legitimacy of those Cambodian workers with a working permit.
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