Employment key to reopening economy

Employment key to reopening economy

Retaining jobs a top priority for ministry

Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has instructed ministry departments to devise measures to tackle unemployment and propel the economic recovery in preparation for a full reopening of Thailand’s economy.

“Businesses without money cannot hire people, therefore one of the measures to tackle unemployment is to maintain existing employment. The government can support these businesses by offering training programmes,” said Mr Arkhom.

For deliberation of a full reopening of Thailand’s economy, the main subject is reopening the tourism sector, followed by the reopening of public and private investments, including government…