The largest number of work permits is held by British citizens, followed by Russians, with French in third place.
The hotel industry is the one demanding the largest number of foreign employees, followed followed by restaurants and bars, and travel companies.
Work permit holders typically have senior positions in companies, with well over half registered as managers, chair persons or chief executives.
Job title
Manager 2,924
Chairman 2,607
Officer 1,274
Teacher 697
Chief Executive 460
Trainee 161
Other 1,018
Nationality
UK 1,224
Russia 758
Philippines 683
France 572
USA 523
Italy 484
Australia 437
China 423
Germany 399
South Korea 331
Sweden 329
India 263
Myanmar 182
Taiwan 27
Others 2,319
Industry
Hotel/guesthouse 1,510
Restaurant/bar 1,182
Travel company 929
School 752
Consultant 550
Property 528
Sports services 376
IT 297
Others 2,660
Where based
Muang 4,590
Kathu 2,786
Thalang 1,198
Various 567