Visiting Thai Workers in Japan to Support Their Well-being and Career Development

During our visit to Japan in July 2026, NA BANGKOK RECRUITMENT CO., LTD. visited Thai Technical Intern Trainees and Thai workers employed across several prefectures, including Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba. The purpose of the visits was to meet with our workers, encourage them, monitor their well-being, and receive direct feedback from both the workers and their employers.

Hotel and Ryokan Sector: Building Japanese Language Skills for Long-Term Careers

Our team visited Technical Intern Trainees working at traditional Japanese inns (ryokan) and hotels in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Their responsibilities include housekeeping, preparing guest rooms, and assisting with meal preparation and food service.

Although adjusting to a new language, culture, and working environment can be challenging during the first year, all trainees have adapted well through their diligence, perseverance, and strong sense of responsibility. Many have set personal goals to achieve JLPT N4 and continue advancing to higher proficiency levels, creating greater opportunities to transition to long-term employment in Japan.

Caregiving Sector: Advancing Toward Professional Careers in Elderly Care

We also visited caregivers working in Saitama, Ibaraki, and nearby areas, where most have already achieved JLPT N4 or higher.

While they continue adapting to regional dialects and the communication styles of elderly Japanese residents, they have received high praise from their care facilities for their professionalism, dedication, compassion, and strong work ethic.

Several trainees have successfully transitioned to the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) status to continue their careers in Japan and are now preparing to obtain the Certified Care Worker (Kaigofukushishi) national qualification. Others aspire to further develop their language skills and become medical interpreters in Japanese hospitals.

Seeing their growth and determination is a source of great pride for our company as we continue supporting the development of skilled Thai professionals.

Automotive and Truck Maintenance: Trusted by Japanese Employers

Our delegation also visited Thai trainees working in the automotive industry across Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Chiba Prefectures, where they specialize in welding, vehicle maintenance, and automotive and truck painting.

Their work requires precision, teamwork with Japanese technicians, and the ability to perform efficiently under time constraints. Maintaining and repairing large commercial trucks also demands considerable technical expertise and physical endurance.

Employers consistently praised the Thai trainees for their craftsmanship, responsibility, and willingness to learn. Many are currently preparing for the Japanese driver's license examination, enabling them to expand their responsibilities and advance to higher-skilled positions within their companies.

Supporting Our Workers Beyond Their Departure

We had also planned to visit Thai trainees working in tunnel construction projects in Tokyo. However, they had been temporarily assigned to a project in Hiroshima Prefecture, making it impossible for us to meet them during this visit. Although disappointing, we remain in regular contact with them and continue to monitor their well-being and progress.

Throughout our visits, one message was shared consistently by our workers—they are grateful to be employed by companies that provide genuine care and support. From positive working environments and attentive supervision to comprehensive welfare benefits and fair compensation, these factors have enabled them to live and work in Japan with confidence.

We believe that the success of Thai workers is not measured simply by their arrival in Japan, but by their continuous professional growth, the trust they earn from their employers, and the quality of life they achieve throughout their careers. We remain committed to supporting Thai workers every step of their journey and creating sustainable career opportunities in Japan.