Thailand’s workforce needs to adapt to rapidly changing technology and invest in upskilling to stay competitive globally, according to ManpowerGroup.
The country’s labour market is facing pressure from increasing use of digital technologies and automation, which will significantly impact a broad range of industries.
This is expected to result in job losses, particularly in roles that involve low-skilled or repetitive tasks.
However, ManpowerGroup Regional Manager for Southeast Asia, Simon Matthews, predicts that new jobs driven by technology will also emerge.
In-demand specialised skills will include data analysis, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.
The biggest challenge for Thai authorities will be to upskill and reskill the workforce, with a focus on information technology and English language skills, he added.
ManpowerGroup’s global CEO Jonas Prising called for education system reform and company investment in reskilling and upskilling employees.
He identified four main trends driving the international labour market, including difficulty in finding skilled workers, increased technology use during the pandemic, a growing focus on work-life balance, and companies adopting flexible perspectives and supply chain restructuring.
