DPM Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Labour Ministry needs to change to meet the needs of the “increasingly educated population,” particularly when it comes to enhancing perks for employees.
Thailand is attempting to reintegrate competent older workers into the job market in the face of mounting concerns about a labor shortage. It is anticipated that this action will promote self-reliance and lessen the load on society.
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul acknowledged the labor shortage and linked it to changes in family structures, such as fewer marriages and decisions not to have children, as well as an increasingly educated populace with more options.
The Ministry of Labor (MOL) “must adapt, especially in improving benefits for workers” as a result. Quality healthcare and other welfare entitlements are among them, which the government is willing to support.
In addition to other issues, DPM Anutin brought up the importance of adjusting wages in order to strike a balance that meets the needs of both companies and employees.
Finally, he emphasized the worry that since robots “do not demand salary increases or bonuses,” companies may start favoring robots over human workers as a result of excessive wage demands. Because of this, a balanced approach to pay changes is necessary, requiring careful consideration of the amounts, locations, and industries affected.
In response, Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labour, has praised these recommendations and said that the MOL is prepared to implement them.
Minister Phipat states that the MOL is presently emphasizing the development of high-level labor craftsmanship as a means of upgrading skills, guaranteeing the availability of employment through complete foreign labor services, and augmenting the deployment of Thai workers overseas.
In addition, he said, the ministry is emphasizing excellent social security services with quick and easy E-Service and revising legislation to reflect the social and economic realities of the country.
