Israel's Plan: 133,000 Thai Workers for Agriculture in 2025

Israel seeks to bring in record 133,000 Thai agricultural workers in 2025

ANI February 3, 2025 259 views

Israel is making a strategic move to dramatically increase its agricultural workforce by bringing in Thai workers. The delegation led by Ronen Peretz is heading to Thailand to discuss potentially doubling current worker numbers from 38,000 to a record 133,000. They're not just focusing on agriculture but also exploring opportunities in construction and industrial sectors. This initiative represents a significant bilateral labor agreement that could reshape workforce dynamics between the two countries.

"Doubling the number of workers coming to work in the agricultural sector" - Ronen Peretz, Population and Immigration Authority Director

Jerusalem, February 3: A delegation from Israel's Population and Immigration Authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Ministry of Labor, headed by the Authority's Director General, Ronen Peretz , and with the participation of the Head of the Foreign Workers Administration at the Authority, Moshe Nakash , is leaving for Thailand Sunday night with the aim of promoting dialogue with the Thai government.

Key Points

Israeli delegation seeks to increase Thai agricultural workers

Exploring employment expansion beyond agriculture

Planning record 13,000 worker entry in 2025

Promoting bilateral labor agreements

The discussion is intended to examine two parallel issues: Doubling the number of workers coming to work in the agricultural sector, within the framework of the existing agreement. Currently, there are approximately 38,000 Thai agricultural workers in Israel. With preparations being made for the entry of a record number of approximately 13,000 agricultural workers in 2025.

The second issue was promoting a framework agreement for additional employment sectors, including construction and industry.

The delegation will meet with relevant government officials in Thailand, hold professional meetings, and return towards the end of the week. (ANI/TPS)

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Israel Thailand Agricultural Workers Labor Migration Ronen Peretz Foreign Workers