The coronavirus crisis has put many jobs, in particularly those related to tourism and services, at risk, said Birgit Hansl, country manager for Thailand at the World Bank. "As the recovery phase begins, a key challenge will be how to help people who lost their jobs reconnect with the labour market," Ms Hansl said. "Active labour market measures, such as wage subsidies targeted at individuals in the most vulnerable sectors, and for on-the-job training to promote re-employment, should be explored." Thailand will also need to invest in labour market policies and programs that can meet the changing needs of the economy, according to the World Bank. Training and employment services programmes need to be reformed to reflect shifting demand in the labour market, towards more socio-emotional skills as well as higher-order cognitive and technical skills.

Source: Bangkok Post June 30, 2020 23:37 UTC