Bangkok: The government has made significant strides in creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 21 leading private companies. This initiative aims to support the employment of disabled individuals, increase their job opportunities, and create stable careers, with an expected income generation of over 2.3 billion baht this year.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Karom Polpornklang, the Deputy Government Spokesperson, announced that the government is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by ensuring they have sustainable incomes. The Department of Employment, under the Ministry of Labor, has collaborated with prominent businesses to promote employment opportunities for disabled individuals, allowing them to earn a living and live with pride. In the years 2023-2024, 39,910 people with disabilities were employed through Section 33, while 19,954 were employed in the government sector under Section 35 in 2024, with 19,545 anticipated in 2025. Government agencies have also increased employment for disabled individuals from 58 in 2024 to 88 in 2025, with the Ministry of Labor currently employing 194 disabled people across various departments.
Mr. Karam highlighted that the partnership between public and private sectors, formalized through the MOU, has led to the employment of more than 2,700 disabled people in the fiscal year 2025, generating an income exceeding 2.3 billion baht. The companies involved in this initiative include Central Restaurants Group, Major Cineplex Group, Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand), Osotspa, Index Living Mall, Flash Express, Fabricate, Big C Supercenter, PTG Energy, Adecco Consulting, CPRAM Rome Integrated Systems, Guardforce Security (Thailand), Chairachakarn (Bangkok), Business Services Alliance, C.J. Express Group, Home Product Center, Italian-Thai Development, Happy Nest Space, Unicorn, and Huawei Technology (Thailand).
Mr. Karam further mentioned that the government, through the Ministry of Labor, is actively encouraging businesses to hire more disabled individuals instead of contributing to a fund. The government is also promoting increased recruitment in government agencies, creating suitable job positions, and developing skills to meet labor market demands, ensuring stable employment and appropriate welfare for disabled people. Those interested in applying for jobs are encouraged to contact provincial employment offices nationwide, or access information through the online platform 'Thai Mee Ngan Tam' at http://xn--72c6af3hc5n.doe.go.th/, mobile employment service vehicles, or the hotline at 1506 press 2 or 1694.