# Thailand Boosts Youth Protection With Safe Jobs and Skills Training

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/business/314388-thailand-boosts-youth-protection-with-safe-jobs-and-skills-training
- Published: 2026-06-27T06:15:00+07:00
- Author: Chloe Zhou

**Labour Ministry implements three measures: safe holiday jobs, vocational training
for non-students, and labour rights education. Strict child labour laws will be 
enforced, with workplaces encouraged to declare themselves child labour-free to 
boost international confidence and ensure youth well-being.**

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## Key Points

 * The Labour Ministry is launching three proactive initiatives: promoting safe 
   holiday work for over 10,000 students, offering vocational skills training for
   non-students, and educating youth on labour rights and safety to prevent exploitation.
 * Strict child labour laws, prohibiting employment under 15 and regulating work
   for 15-17 year olds, will be enforced. Workplaces are encouraged to declare themselves
   child labour-free to align with international standards.
 * This comprehensive approach emphasizes creating opportunities, education, and
   skill development alongside law enforcement to ensure children’s safety, well-
   being, and full potential.

### **Safe Holiday Work for Youth**

The Labour Ministry is proactively addressing child labour and enhancing youth well-
being through **three primary initiatives**. The first focuses on **providing safe
and legal employment opportunities during school holidays**. By partnering with 
over 56 major national businesses, the ministry is facilitating more than 10,000
positions for students. This program enables young people to gain valuable work 
experience and earn income while ensuring they are protected under existing labour
laws, thereby preventing them from falling into exploitative work during their breaks.

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### **Skills Development for Future Employment**

The second strategic measure targets **young individuals who do not pursue further
academic studies by equipping them with vocational skills**. This initiative aims
to facilitate a transition from unskilled labour to **skilled employment**, thereby
improving their long-term career prospects and economic stability. Collaborating
with educational institutions, the ministry will provide necessary support and training
before these young people enter the formal labour market, ensuring they are better
prepared and more competitive.

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### **Empowerment Through Rights Education and Strict Enforcement**

The third measure involves **educating young people on their labour rights and workplace
safety protocols**, empowering them to recognize and resist exploitation. Complementing
these proactive measures, the government **reaffirms its commitment to strict enforcement
of existing child labour laws**, which prohibit employment for those under 15 and
impose stringent welfare and safety regulations for those aged 15 to 17. Furthermore,
workplaces are being encouraged to **voluntarily declare themselves child-labour-
free**, aligning Thai labour standards with international expectations and bolstering
global trade confidence.

**Source** : [Thailand steps up child-labour protection with safe jobs and skills training](https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40067425)