Cabinet approves joining Global Coalition for Social Justice

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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The Thai Cabinet approved Thailand's entry into the Global Coalition for Social Justice to promote labor rights and fair wages.

•The Cabinet approved joining the Global Coalition for Social Justice (GCSJ).
•The Ministry of Labour will act as the primary agency representing the Thai government within the International Labour Organization (ILO) framework.
•Thailand will host the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) from August 23–28, 2026, in Bangkok.
•The Minister of Labour is scheduled to sign the confirmation letter to join the GCSJ on August 26, 2026.

•The Cabinet approved Thailand's membership in the Global Coalition for Social Justice to drive labor rights, fair wages, and social protection.
•The Global Coalition for Social Justice was established by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to promote social justice, reduce inequality, and support sustainable development.
•Joining the network allows Thailand to exchange labor knowledge internationally and develop policies regarding digital technology, automation, the green economy, and new employment models.
•Thailand is hosting the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) and related meetings from August 23–28, 2026, in Bangkok.
•The 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting operates under the concept "Advancing ASEAN Human Capital: Skill Certification towards Global Recognition" to push for international skill certification.
•Captain Phatdaratsamorn Thongsaluaykorn stated that cooperation at global and ASEAN levels helps Thailand help shape labor cooperation directions and prepare workers' skills.
•The Minister of Labour is scheduled to sign the confirmation letter for the Global Coalition for Social Justice on August 26, 2026.

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Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that approved Thailand's entry into the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Global Coalition for Social Justice(เครือข่ายความร่วมมือระหว่างประเทศว่าด้วยความยุติธรรมทางสังคม)

A network established by the ILO to promote social justice, reduce inequality, and support sustainable development.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The primary agency acting as the Thai government representative in the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

International Labour Organization(องค์การแรงงานระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization that established the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Captain Phatdaratsamorn Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

The Deputy Government Spokesperson who disclosed the Cabinet's resolution.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location of the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.