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PM Anutin Opens 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting

PM Anutin Opens 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting

Thairath•Politics•57m ago

Reader Briefing

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting to discuss human capital development and international skill recognition.

  • •The 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting took place from August 23–28, 2026, in Thailand.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul emphasized the potential of ASEAN's 357 million workers.
  • •The Thai government is promoting the Skill Bridge measure to link lifelong learning with actual work.
  • •The meeting involved over 350 representatives from ASEAN, ASEAN Plus Three, and international organizations.

Overview

  • •Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn reported on August 26, 2026, that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul opened the meeting at 10:45 AM.
  • •The 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting is held every two years, with the Thailand-hosted event running from August 23–28, 2026.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that ASEAN has a labor force of 357 million people, which is a large potential human capital source.
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul noted that the region faces challenges from AI technology, aging societies, and the transition to a green economy.
  • •The Thai government is driving the Skill Bridge measure using a Credit Bank system and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  • •Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul called for ASEAN member states to collaborate on a cross-border qualification comparison and certification system.
  • •The meeting focuses on three pillars: training course certification, skill standard certification, and ASEAN Center of Excellence certification.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior who presided over the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.
Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister.

Organization

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️
The organization that opened the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.
ASEAN(อาเซียน)ℹ️
A regional organization with a labor force of 357 million people.

Policy

Skill Bridge
A Thai government measure connecting lifelong learning to work via a Credit Bank and RPL.

Place

Thailand(ไทย)ℹ️
The host country for the 29th ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.