snoop1130 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, acknowledged that Thailand is beginning to experience a labor shortage. This is attributed to the increasingly educated population having more choices, coupled with changes in family structures, such as fewer marriages and decisions not to have children. Therefore, he said the Ministry of Labor must adapt, especially in improving benefits for workers. These include quality healthcare and other welfare rights, with the government ready to support these initiatives. He also mentioned that adjusting wages is crucial in finding a balance that satisfies both employers and employees. Minister Anutin highlighted the concern that excessive wage demands could lead employers to favor robots over human workers, as machines do not demand salary increases or bonuses. Therefore, a balanced approach to wage adjustments—the amounts, the locations, and the industries—is essential and needs thorough consideration. Meanwhile, Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, the Labor Minister, stated that his ministry is ready to adopt Deputy Prime Minister Anutin"s suggestions. According to Minister Phipat, the Ministry of Labor currently focuses on enhancing skills by developing high-level labor craftsmanship, ensuring employment availability through comprehensive foreign labor services, and increasing the deployment of Thai workers abroad. The agency is also emphasizing outstanding social security services with convenient and fast E-Service, and updating laws to align with the country"s economic and social contexts. By Tanakorn Sangiam Full story: NNT 2024-01-12 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rampant Rabbit Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 be honest, would you employ a Thai or a robot for maximum efficiency, time keeping, attention to detail.......... etc etc 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Approx 70 million people in a country as small as Thailand and there's a labor shortage??? Come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Meanwhile, Phipat Ratchakitprakarn, the Labor Minister, stated that his ministry is ready to adopt Deputy Prime Minister Anutin"s suggestions. I had no idea that Phipat, the man who nearly completely destroyed Thailand's tourism industry with heinous and highly selective shutdowns, was rewarded with a position as labor minister. After his dismal failure. How on earth could this have ever happened? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 What a joke. The man really has no idea what's going on in his little country. Aging population and precisely a shortage of education are the issues. Add to that the fact that the Thai work ethic is not really one of the best. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, acknowledged that Thailand is beginning to experience a labor shortage. The Op photo takes me right back to my childhood... Biil & Ben the flower pot men. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 22 minutes ago, 2baht said: Approx 70 million people in a country as small as Thailand and there's a labor shortage??? Come on! Skilled labour is a shortage, Add in those too pi$$ed to wake up, too drugged up to know what day it is, those who just can't be bothered to work, those already working but employed in the sex trade [all genders] and you can see the issue. Anutin has no ideas and Phipat even less, he looks really peed off now that his jollies around the world at the tax payers expense have come to an end, given a real job he is out of his depth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quake Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 6 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Skilled labour is a shortage, Add in those too pi$$ed to wake up, too drugged up to know what day it is, those who just can't be bothered to work That's enough about the government Now what about the labor shortage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 13 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Biil & Ben the flower pot men. Flop a pop pop! Hello little weed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 So what are they learning at Tech schools apart from brawling, shooting, and stabbing. Lets face it and I can't blame them, why work out in the heat, when you can work in A/C. In many countries "High-level labor, craftmanship," whatever that means, those workers earn a lot more than say office workers, even a laborer on a building site. We did metalwork and carpentry at school when I was 14. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 In the OP photo it looks if he has clicked on the remote control and hit a shopping channel demonstrating stretch bras. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 No labor shortage in Thailand it's the same problem as in other countries You look around the young people just don't want to work for peanuts they rather bludge on the family and play games and do drugs and crimes. They all have Motorbikes and Smart phones and smoke and drink. Lazy good for nothing sods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayArea Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 1. Pay the people a competitive wage to survive and thrive 2. Provide more training opportunities for people willing to learn in essential trade and skills that benefit the country 3. Unfortunately, the average Thai is too lazy and has no motivation to earn a decent living that requires dedication and discipline to move forward for himself and his family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 Not everybody is like that, my nephew just finished studies building robots for keyhole surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 On 1/13/2024 at 5:59 AM, peter zwart said: What a joke. The man really has no idea what's going on in his little country. Aging population and precisely a shortage of education are the issues. Add to that the fact that the Thai work ethic is not really one of the best. Seems like ever day, on TV, I see many young locals in cap and gown, line up before a Royal to get their qualifications in a long fast procession! Too many chiefs, not enough Indians maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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