On September 4, 2018, General Pravit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense presided over the closing ceremony of the 12th ASEAN Workers’ Skill Contest. H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Labour, the management of the Ministry of Labour, and the Organizing Committee of the ASEAN Handicraft Competition welcomed at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi. In the ceremony. Gen. Pravit awarded 26 winners, presented the Best of Nation Award to the best performers of each country, and witnessed the delivery of the flag to Singapore for the next host.
H. E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo said after the closing ceremony that Thailand was honored to host the 12th ASEAN Workers’ Skill Competition held between 31 August and 2 September 2018 under the theme “ASEAN Skills. Create future “. Throughout the duration of the competition, there were over 25,000 attendees. In the competition, will not only be able to see 26 skill-based competitions in the areas of careers needed for the economic development of the ASEAN region, but also has a Try a Skill activity that allows students to work in each profession that may inspire them to choose a professional education and grow into a skilled worker in the future.
In this competition, Thai youth can win 16 gold medals from 13 branches: food and beverage, cooking, internet, Welding, mechanical engineering, computer science, automotive paint, refrigeration technology, mechanical maintenance (team), branch Theme cellular (team), the field of automotive technology, industrial automation branch (the team), and the field of masonry. 4 silver medals from wood, furniture, beauty, graphic design, and hair styling. 3 bronze medals from the wooden angular, cooling technology and cooking. In addition, it also received 13 medals of the best craftsmanship in networking, networking, information technology, graphic design, fashion technology (2 medals), automotive technology, electrical systems in the building, tiling, brickwork, woodworking furniture, hair styling, food and beverage, and beauty and the Best of Nation Award was given to Ms. Chatwarin Klongnoi, a contestant in the food and beverage sector, which was awarded to the best performers of each country, with a total of 10 awards.
“Congratulations to all the youngsters who received this medal, including 331 contestants who were selected to represent the country in the 12th ASEAN Handicraft Competition and perseverance, which requires intensive training for several months. All contestants have the ability to stand in this spot. It does not matter if the medal is returned to the country or not. Because of this participation, the contestants will receive friendship and experience. It is a starting point, which will benefit the work in the future and help establish a strong relationship between ASEAN, ” Minister of Labour said.
The medalist, Ministry of Labor by The Department of Skill Development will award the winners with 150,000 baht for gold medals, 75,000 baht for silver medals, 40,000 baht for bronze medals, 20,000 baht for craftsmanship certificates, and 10,000 baht consolation prize. Singapore will host the next competition.
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