Thailand Issues Series of Notifications to Implement Expert Licensing System for Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Environment

On 11 May 2026, Thailand’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (“DLPW”) under the Ministry of Labour issued four notifications to comprehensively establish the criteria, procedures, and practical guidelines relating to Experts in Safety, Occupational Health, and Working Environment (“Experts”). These notifications set out requirements concerning training curricula, assessment and examination procedures, licensing procedures, reporting obligations, and continuing professional development for Experts.