There are quite a few laws and regulations in Thailand that are outdated, if not irrelevant. Among them is the law governing what types of jobs are reserved for Thais only.
According to labour law, 27 professions, such as food vending, hairdressing, massaging and wood crafting, are strictly off-limits to migrant workers, while 13 are open under certain conditions. Penalties for breaking the law are harsh. Any non-Thai worker found doing jobs that they're not allowed to do, is subject to fines of between 5,000 and 50,000 baht and repatriation to their home countries.
