# The Thai Prime Minister and the ILO Chief talk about the future of Thailand’s workforce

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/national/325734-thai-pm-and-ilo-chief-discuss-future-of-thai-workforce
- Published: 2026-09-13T04:55:30+07:00
- Author: PRD Thailand

**Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo
to discuss labor cooperation, skills development, and adapting Thai workers to evolving
job market demands during the ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting.**

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## Key Points

 *  Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed ILO Director-General Gilbert F. 
   Houngbo at Government House on Aug 28 for discussions aimed at preparing Thai
   workers for evolving labor market demands during Houngbo’s visit for the 29th
   ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting.
 *  The talks focused on labor cooperation, skills development, and adapting to 
   changes in the workforce, with both sides exploring strategies to help workers
   access new opportunities.
 *  Premier Anutin highlighted government initiatives for upskilling and reskilling
   Thai workers, ensuring their capabilities align with employer needs, while also
   addressing worker protection and alignment with international labor standards.

 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed International Labor Organization (ILO)
Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo to Government House today (Aug 28) for talks
on preparing Thai workers for changing labor market demands. Houngbo was visiting
Thailand to attend the 29th ASEAN Labor Ministers Meeting.

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The discussions involved labor cooperation, skills development, and preparations
for changes in the world of work. The two sides explored ways to help workers adapt
to evolving employment conditions while gaining fair access to new opportunities.

Premier Anutin discussed government efforts to expand upskilling and reskilling 
to help Thai workers develop capabilities that match changing employer needs in 
Thailand and overseas. Measures to improve worker protection and align labor development
with international standards were also detailed. 

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