PM tells agencies to get cracking on OFOS project
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered relevant agencies to start the registration process for the government’s planned One Family One Soft Power (OFOS) project as soon as possible.
The goal of the initiative is to provide skills training to create 20 million jobs in the creative industry that will generate annual income of 4 trillion baht.
Speaking at Monday’s meeting of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee, which he chairs, Srettha said the registration for OFOS should comprise both online and onsite methods and should start as soon as possible so that agencies have adequate time to screen and classify candidates based on their interest and ability.
Srettha added that the screening of candidates must focus on inclusivity and fairness.
He also tasked agencies with preparing topics and content for the upskilling and reskilling of candidates that will give learners a positive first impression.
“A lack of interesting subjects will result in a bad experience and lead to people dropping out,” he said. “The teaching methods must be captivating, easy to understand, and follow international standards.”
Srettha added that each topic of training should help prepare learners for future careers in related industries, especially for beginners, while also focusing on personal development.
The premier instructed the agencies responsible for soft power promotion to organise events that expand upon projects already initiated by the industrial sector. This approach will help maximise the potential of target industries for which the government is sponsoring investment, he said.
Srettha reminded project designers to eliminate overlapping processes and ensure that the budget is used to meet the project’s objectives and ensure public interest while strictly following related laws and regulations.
