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Government revisits plan to raise civil service retirement age to 65
Government revisits plan to raise civil service retirement age to 65
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2025
Thailand is revisiting the proposal to extend the civil service retirement age from 60 to 65, a reform aimed at addressing the ageing population and labour shortages.Thailand to Grant Work Permits to 40,000 Myanmar Refugees
Thailand to Grant Work Permits to 40,000 Myanmar Refugees
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
The move aims to address critical labour shortages in the country's central and eastern regions, with permits valid for up to one yearTwo Thai men join Japan's logistics industry amid labour shortage
Two Thai men join Japan's logistics industry amid labour shortage
THURSDAY, AUGUST 07, 2025
Japanese media has spotlighted two Thai men who have gained recognition by flying to Japan to work as truck drivers in the logistics sector, as the Tohoku region welcomes foreign workers to address labour shortages.Japanese firms hire foreigners to address labour shortages
Japanese firms hire foreigners to address labour shortages
THURSDAY, JANUARY 02, 2025
Around 65 % of companies in Japan hire foreign workers to fill labour shortages,NESDC flags challenges for manufacturing as Thai labour force shrinks by 3 million
NESDC flags challenges for manufacturing as Thai labour force shrinks by 3 million
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) recently warned that the manufacturing sector stands to face severe challenges now that the country’s workforce has dropped by 3 million.Shortage of labour in the service and construction sectors: NESDC
Shortage of labour in the service and construction sectors: NESDC
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) is warning of a significant shortage of labour in the service and construction sectors, with demand for workers as high as 13 million people.Japan to review foreign worker regulations to ease labour shortage in care sector
Japan to review foreign worker regulations to ease labour shortage in care sector
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2023
The government is considering expanding the scope of duties foreign carers can perform to alleviate chronic labor shortages in the nursing care sector, it has been learned.Future of Thailand Series: Experts hold forth on challenges, and ideas to rejuvenate economy
Future of Thailand Series: Experts hold forth on challenges, and ideas to rejuvenate economy
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Thailand’s ageing society, labour shortages and geopolitics were among the key topics discussed at a conference on kickstarting the economy.34,000 foreign workers approved to be hired in Malaysia's tourism industry
34,000 foreign workers approved to be hired in Malaysia's tourism industry
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2022
A total of 34,000 foreign workers have been approved to enter the tourism industry in order to tackle its labour shortage, says Tourism, Arts and Culture MinisterMigrant workers fast-tracked into 8 provinces to tackle labour shortage
Migrant workers fast-tracked into 8 provinces to tackle labour shortage
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022
The government will import migrant workers to eight Thai provinces under an agreement to tackle illegal trafficking and a labour shortage estimated at 800,000 workers.