Cabinet approved a labour cooperation MOU with Sri Lanka to ease shortages, mainly in construction. Key terms: employment contract signed before workers enter Thailand; valid work permit and only legally permitted occupations; contracts run 2 years, renewable once for 2 more; workers must leave on expiry, and the employer pays all return costs. Labour minister says the roles are operational, labour-intensive jobs Thais are not taking. If you plan to hire foreign workers, prepare the pre-departure contract and budget for repatriation costs. The article gives no start date or quota.