NATIONALITY VERIFICATION
If the nationality of the workers is not checked by authorities, they will reportedly face problems when they return to their home countries.
Government officials in their home country may deny them entry.
This could lead to them living and working illegally in Thailand, which would eventually cause a setback in labour policy.
Ambassadors from the three neighbouring countries have applauded the government's efforts, saying putting foreign workers under state watch could help protect against labour abuse.
ILEGAL FOREIGN WORKERS
Reports suggest the number of illegal foreign workers in Thailand stands at 1.5 million people.
This includes immigrants who sneaked into the country, labourers who changed their places of work without notice and those who failed to have their nationalities checked.
There is also a proposal to give illegal foreign labourers a chance to report to authorities.
A committee handling foreign worker policies,is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon.
The new proposals will be forwarded to the cabinet for a final say next Tuesday.