Cabinet extends public organization manpower freeze to FY 2029

Prachachat•Politics•1d ago

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

•The Cabinet extended the manpower framework freeze from fiscal year 2027 to fiscal year 2029.
•The review of the manpower framework previously scheduled for September 2026 has been cancelled.
•The measure aims to control personnel expenses and improve workforce efficiency through digital technology.
•The decision follows a proposal from the Public Organization Development and Promotion Committee.

•The Cabinet approved the extension of the manpower framework freeze for public organizations until fiscal year 2029.
•The Cabinet cancelled the requirement to review the manpower framework by September 2026.
•The extension is based on a proposal from the Public Organization Development and Promotion Committee.
•The decision aligns with Cabinet resolutions from July 14, 2026, and August 11, 2026, regarding the reform of the public sector manpower management system.
•The Cabinet aims to freeze and reduce the size of the workforce while increasing the efficiency of public organizations.
•Public organizations are required to reduce or terminate unnecessary tasks and activities.
•Digital technology must be implemented concretely to replace the increase of manpower.
•Personnel will have their digital skills developed to increase work efficiency and control long-term budget burdens.

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Cabinet(ครม.)

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

Public Organization Development and Promotion Committee(คณะกรรมการพัฒนาและส่งเสริมองค์การมหาชน)

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

Ratchada Thanadirek(นางสาวรัชดา ธนาดิเรก)

The Government Spokesperson who disclosed the Cabinet's resolution.

Reform of the Public Sector Manpower Management System(การปฏิรูประบบการบริหารจัดการกำลังคนภาครัฐ)

The policy governing the control of personnel expenses and workforce efficiency.