A new work pass – the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass – will be open for applications from Jan 1 next year, to attract top talent across all sectors. Applicants will need to earn a fixed monthly salary of $30,000 and above, which is comparable to the top 5 per cent of Employment Pass (EP) holders.

Growth in the Thai economy has accelerated, reaching 4.8 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2018.