On October 18, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, visited Ang Thong Province to present work tools to 200 people who had completed training in five courses, helping them build sustainable careers and incomes. This aligns with the policy “Outstanding Social Security, Emphasizing Modern Skills, Ensuring Jobs for Thai People, Creating a Culture of Safety, and Strengthening Thailand’s Labour Economy.” Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Acting Labour Inspector General, along with ministry executives, attended the event. Mr. Piriya Chantadilok, Governor of Ang Thong Province, welcomed the visitors and toured the local Labour Ministry units at the meeting room of Ang Thong Provincial Administrative Organization, on the 2nd floor, in Ang Thong City, Ang Thong Province.
Minister Phiphat expressed his pleasure in meeting the people of Ang Thong and congratulated the 200 trainees. Not only did they gain valuable skills to pursue their professions, but they also received tools to support their livelihoods. He urged the recipients to use these tools to generate income for themselves and their families or to reduce household expenses, such as with sewing machines. He also invited anyone who needed further training to inform the local skill development units. In 2025, the Department of Skill Development aims to enhance the skills of 15,500 people across the nation, including freelancers, casual workers, the unemployed, and welfare cardholders. The goal is to ensure that Thai workers and citizens have stable jobs and incomes. So far, over 20,000 trainees have increased their earnings, with 16,881 seeing an average monthly increase of 5,661 baht, representing an 86% success rate.
Mrs. Jirawan Sutsunthorn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, added that the training in Ang Thong focused on five professions, with 200 participants in total. These courses included 1) product welding and assembly, 2) garment tailoring, 3) fusion dessert making, 4) vintage hairstyling, and 5) beverage business entrepreneurship. Each course spanned 30 hours, and the tools provided aim to reduce the investment needed for starting a career. Follow-up evaluations will be conducted to ensure the tools are beneficial to the trainees. This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve the quality of life for Thai workers and boost the country’s economy.
Additionally, the event featured demonstrations by independent workers from the Ban Hong herbal group and the water hyacinth weaving group, as well as housing loan consultations for insured individuals under Sections 33, 39, and 40.
