Cabinet extends public organization manpower freeze to 2029

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet has approved the extension of the manpower freeze for public organizations until the fiscal year 2029.

•The Cabinet approved the extension of the public organization manpower freeze from fiscal year 2027 to 2029.
•The decision cancels a previous requirement to review manpower frameworks by September 2026.
•The measure is part of a broader government effort to reform public sector manpower management and control personnel expenses.

•On August 25, 2026, Ratchada Thanadirek announced the Cabinet's resolution to extend the manpower freeze.
•The Cabinet approved the proposal from the Public Organization Development and Promotion Committee to extend the manpower freeze until fiscal year 2029.
•The Cabinet cancelled the requirement to review manpower frameworks by September 2026.
•The extension aims to support maximum efficiency in manpower management and align with personnel expense control policies.
•This action follows Cabinet resolutions dated July 14, 2026, and August 11, 2026, focusing on overall public sector manpower reform.
•Ratchada Thanadirek stated the resolution is part of the bureaucratic reform regarding manpower and government structures.
•The policy seeks to freeze and reduce manpower size while increasing efficiency through the elimination of unnecessary tasks.
•Public organizations are encouraged to apply digital technology to replace personnel and reskill staff in digital skills.

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Cabinet(ครม.)

The government body that approved the extension of the manpower freeze for public organizations.

Public Organization Development and Promotion Committee(คณะกรรมการพัฒนาและส่งเสริมองค์การมหาชน)

The committee that proposed the extension of the manpower freeze duration.

Public Organizations(องค์การมหาชน)

Government agencies subject to the manpower freeze and efficiency reforms.

Ratchada Thanadirek(รัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

The Government Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office.