November 24, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, officially launched the national policy “Thais Must Have Jobs”, initiating a significant operation to address unemployment, one of the most critical issues affecting the stability of Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has set a target of securing over 150,000 jobs within 4 months, through cross-sector collaboration and a new, nationwide employment service model covering every province.
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the issue of Thais having “no job” is more than just lost income. It is not merely an economic figure, but a sign of social vulnerability. Unemployment means a loss of income and stability. It can lead to numerous problems, such as family issues, social violence, drug problems, and even exploitation by scam networks that have become a global threat. Without work, people lose opportunity and hope, making them more vulnerable to crime. Therefore, what people need is not just employment figures, but security in life, which the Ministry of Labour must deliver.
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong added that “Thais Must Have Jobs” is not a slogan but a responsibility that all sectors must collectively pursue for the Thai people who need work. It is not about filling numbers with “vacant positions”, but about building a new foundation for Thailand’s labour market and economic growth. She said, “Jobs need people. People need jobs. Our responsibility is to create harmony in this equation. The new policy requires a united effort across government, the private sector, and education, working together as partners to drive it forward. The goal is to balance the labour market ‘demand and supply’, with the Department of Employment serving as the central mechanism connecting employers, labour skills, and public needs.”
This mission will be driven through the Employment Service Centres for Thais, based on four proactive dimensions: 1) Rapid job-vacancy mobilisation (job hunting). 2) Skills–job matching with Upskilling and Re-skilling. 3) Promotion of overseas work in markets offering high income and welfare, and 4) Measuring success through job quality, career stability, and inclusivity, covering new graduates, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Ms. Trinuch highlighted the launch of 87 Employment Service Centres nationwide for Thais, making job access easier. The Ministry of Labour will open all 87 centres, including 11 centres in Bangkok, comprising Employment Offices Bangkok Areas 1–10 and one service point inside the Ministry of Labour, and 76 centres at provincial Employment Offices across the country. There are 61,399 job openings available immediately across manufacturing, retail, logistics, digital, tourism, and service sectors. The nationwide target is 1,000 job placements per day, which will also serve as a KPI for provincial Employment Offices.
“The Department of Employment will be the main mechanism in promoting employment, coordinating with employers for job vacancies, supporting self-employment, promoting Upskill–Re-skill training, providing labour-market information, and tracking job placement outcomes. From October 2025 to the present, we have already created employment and livelihoods for 42,000 people through domestic placements, generating an average annual income of 7.56 billion Baht. Additionally, we have sent more than 17,000 Thai workers abroad, generating an annual income of 12.24 billion Baht,” said Ms. Trinuch.
Following the press conference, private-sector companies, including Minor International PCL, CP All PCL, CP Axtra PCL, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand), confirmed that they had already linked over 3,000 job positions to the Department of Employment.
