Pheu Thai Party Issues International Labour Day Statement, Unveils Roadmap Recognizing Workers as Key Economic Drivers
Pheu Thai Party marked International Labour Day by pledging to strengthen worker protections across all sectors and boost skills training to support Thailand's transition to a high-value economy.
May 1, 2025 – The Pheu Thai Party issued a statement on the occasion of International Labour Day on May 1, 2025, honoring all workers as critical cogs in the machinery driving Thailand's continued progress. As both a legislative and executive force overseeing the Ministry of Labour, the party reaffirms its commitment to advancing worker protections in all areas, emphasizing concrete safeguards and security that comprehensively cover all worker categories—formal sector employees, informal workers, and semi-independent workers including platform workers. The party further prioritizes strengthening, ensuring fairness, and sustaining the social security system long-term, while managing labour market structures for maximum efficiency to support workforce upskilling aligned with modern labour market demands. The primary objective is transitioning Thailand toward a high-value economy, which requires capable and adaptable workers. Pheu Thai is dedicated to collaborating across sectors to develop worker skills in step with rapidly changing technology, ensuring income stability and enabling all Thai workers to advance confidently. The party firmly believes that when Thai workers have a stable foundation, it becomes a crucial factor for Thailand's prosperity and sustainable growth.
