Ministry aims to send 100k skilled workers abroad

The Labour Ministry has set a goal of sending 100,000 skilled workers overseas next year, Department of Employment director-general Pairoj Chotikasatien said on Thursday.

Mr Pairoj said this target reflects the policy of the new Labour Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, who wants to ramp up efforts for Thais working abroad.

The department plans to support Thai workers…