Julphan held discussions with 27 companies in Udon Thani to establish cooperation guidelines between the government and private sectors to increase employment opportunities in the area.
On 2 November 2026, Julphan Amornwiwat, Minister of Labor, met with representatives from 27 companies to exchange views and set cooperation plans for promoting employment and developing workforce skills. Present at the meeting held in the Ban Phue conference room of Centara and Convention Center, Udon Thani, were Police Lieutenant Colonel Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor; Samat Patamasukon, Director-General of the Department of Employment; Surachart Thienthong, Secretary to the Minister of Labor; Phiphat Chai Paiboon, Ministry spokesperson; Kritikhorn Wongsawangpanich, advisor to the Minister; along with senior ministry officials.
Minister Julphan Amornwiwat revealed that the discussion with the 27 private sector companies in Udon Thani aimed to listen to their opinions and suggestions regarding labor demands, employment challenges and obstacles, as well as ways to promote employment. The goal was to define collaboration approaches between government and private sectors that align with business needs and increase opportunities for people to work in positions suited to their knowledge, abilities, and skills.
Julphan added that cooperation between the Ministry of Labor and the private sector is vital for planning workforce development aligned with market demands, including preparing new entrants and upgrading the skills of current workers. This ensures people have opportunities to work according to their potential and businesses can recruit personnel with the required qualifications, strengthening business competitiveness and supporting Udon Thani's economic growth.
Samat Patamasukon, Director-General of the Department of Employment, said the department is ready to collaborate proactively with the private sector to promote employment. They coordinate with employers and businesses to collect job vacancies for the “Thai Mee Ngan Tum” system. He urged employers to continuously report job openings with required qualifications and skills to enhance job matching efficiency and prepare positions for students about to graduate, recent graduates, unemployed persons, those seeking job changes, and those affected by layoffs. The labor demand data will be analyzed and used to coordinate skill development initiatives that meet business needs, helping to reduce labor shortages and increase suitable job opportunities for the public.
Those seeking employment, as well as employers or businesses wishing to post job vacancies on the “Thai Mee Ngan Tum” website, can contact employment offices in every province, the Bangkok Metropolitan employment offices covering areas 1 to 10, or call the Department of Employment hotline at 1506, press 2, for more information or inquiries.