Thailand eyes sending more workers to Singapore

Thailand's Labour Ministry aims to export more Thai workers to Singapore, especially in the shipyard sector.

Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who recently visited Singapore, said on November 3 that nearly 4,000 Thais are working in Singapore. They are mainly in construction, production workers, welders, flight attendants, labourers, electronic parts production workers, pipe assemblers, and general workers.

Thai Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. (Photo:bangkokpost.com)
Thai Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. (Photo:bangkokpost.com)

During his visit, the minister held discussions with Singaporean officials and business leaders to explore ways to expand Thailand’s labor export market to Singapore.

According to him, Singapore is actively seeking more welders in shipbuilding, skilled workers in electronics manufacturing, and experienced construction workers. He noted that there is a high demand for construction workers in Singapore to support various expansion projects, particularly in shipbuilding. Opportunities in this sector include roles in ship construction, repair, and maintenance, where Thai workers can take up positions such as welders, painters, and platers without needing to pass any pre-employment tests.

Minister Phiphat emphasised that this is a good opportunity for Thailand to export more workers. Thai workers can work in Singapore, where they can develop their skills and earn income to support their families.

The Labour Ministry of Thailand views labour export as an essential policy to enhance the skills of Thai workers abroad while bringing foreign currencies back to Thailand./.

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