Anutin opens 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting

Matichon•Politics•12h ago

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Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul chaired the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting in Bangkok to promote international skill certification.

•Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings on August 26.
•The meeting focused on the theme of ASEAN human capital development and the international recognition of skill certifications.
•Thailand hosted the event from August 23–28, 2026, at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok.
•Over 350 participants attended, including ministers from ASEAN member states and ASEAN Plus Three partners.

Overview

•Anutin Charnvirakul opened the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting and Related Meetings on August 26 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok.
•The meeting focused on ASEAN human capital development and the push for skill certifications to be recognized at an international level.
•Anutin Charnvirakul noted that ASEAN has nearly 700 million people and a labor force of over 357 million people.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that AI, green economy trends, and an aging society are creating new employment patterns and increasing demand for digital, AI, and green skills.
•The Thai government is developing the Skill Bridge measure to link lifelong learning to actual jobs and income using Credit Banks and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
•Thailand hosted the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting from August 23–28, 2026.
•Thailand's Ministry of Labour aimed to push three pillars: ASEAN skill training course certification, ASEAN skill standard certification, and ASEAN Center of Excellence certification.
•Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized that no country can handle these changes alone, necessitating cooperation between ASEAN member states and partners.

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Key Quotes

Anutin Charnvirakul

"Working together will help ASEAN raise skill standards, create more opportunities for people, and strengthen the region's competitiveness and resilience."

การทำงานร่วมกันจะช่วยให้อาเซียนยกระดับมาตรฐานทักษะ สร้างโอกาสที่มากขึ้นให้แก่ประชาชน และเสริมสร้างขีดความสามารถในการแข่งขันและความยืดหยุ่นของภูมิภาค

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who presided over the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.

Phatdarasam Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed details of the meeting.

Place

Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok(โรงแรมดุสิตธานี กรุงเทพฯ)

The venue in Bangkok where the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting was held.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The Thai ministry that acted as the host for the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.

ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️

A regional organization of member states focusing on human capital and labor cooperation.

Policy

Skill Bridge(มาตรการสร้างบุคลากรทักษะสูงสำหรับอุตสาหกรรมยุคใหม่ (Skill Bridge))

A Thai government measure to connect lifelong learning with actual employment and better income.