October 19, 2026, at 09:30 hours – Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, received H.E. Ms. Saadia Altaf Qazi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Thailand, together with Mr. Salman Pervez, Deputy Chief of Mission, who called to pay a courtesy visit on the occasion of taking up her new post and to discuss approaches to labour cooperation and skills development. Also joining the discussion were Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Ms. Thidarath Yingcharoen, Adviser to the Labour Minister, along with senior officials from agencies within the Ministry of Labour. The occasion took place at the Jatumongkol Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
Mr. Julapun extended a welcome and congratulations on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Pakistan, an important partner in South Asia, and acknowledged Pakistan’s interest in seeking a framework for labour cooperation and requesting assistance in skills development, particularly in the service and hospitality industries, in which Thailand has notable expertise and standards.
Mr. Julapun continued that Thailand was willing to discuss and exchange Best Practices with Pakistan. Regarding labour demand and the importation of workers, the Ministry of Labour would consider the matter carefully with the relevant security agencies, taking into account both labour needs and the relevant security and legal dimensions.
“The Ministry of Labour also reaffirmed its policy of protecting the rights of all foreign workers in Thailand in accordance with international standards. Workers who enter employment legally will receive benefits, welfare protection, and care under the social security system on an equal basis with Thai workers, without discrimination,” Mr. Julapun said.
This round of discussions represents an important step in promoting good relations between the two countries. It opens opportunities to build further cooperation in labour and human resource development in the future.
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