Thailand Labor Department to Review Import Standards for Goods at Risk of Forced Labor

Key summary

On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 13:30, Ms. Kanjana Puengkaew, Director-General of the Department of Welfare and Occupational Safety (DWSO), chaired the first meeting of the Sub-Committee on Driving Standards for Imported Goods at Risk of Forced Labor or Service (FLS) in 2026. The meeting aimed to discuss guidelines for drafting standards and forms for certifying imported goods, including a self-declaration form for supply chains free from forced labor, as well as methods for compiling lists of goods requiring import measures and gathering public feedback on the proposed criteria. Deputy Director-General Mr. Saksin Tulathorn, Sub-Committee members, and relevant staff attended the meeting at Room 5, Prof. Nikom Chantawitru Conference Room, DWSO.