Government House, "Warawut" pushes government and private agencies. Hire people with disabilities to fill the 1% quota and prepare to award certificates of honor, pointing out that there are signs that the number of people with disabilities will be high in line with the aging society.
Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security (MSD), spoke about encouraging various agencies to employ people with disabilities. As the law stipulates 1%, but it is still found that the employment of people with disabilities does not meet the target. This matter is not just about promoting the employment of people with disabilities to reach the 1% required by law, but we will give everything. The agency can follow the 1% quota, which is important for the future from now on. Thailand will have an ever-increasing number of disabled people, so we have to sit and think about what the 1% that was originally set would be. Is it enough to empower people with disabilities?
“Initially, the Ministry of Secondary Education has coordinated with all agencies. Both the public and private sectors Be alert to hire people with disabilities to complete the 1% quota. If any agency can do it or employ more than 1% of people with disabilities, the Ministry of Secondary Education is collecting names. To prepare a certificate of honor Honor those organizations that have made a positive contribution to people with disabilities. Must learn about employment of people with disabilities We don't want to hire someone just because they're disabled. Disabled people are not disadvantaged people. Most disabled people Many people are people who have more skills than the average person in some areas. Therefore, I would like companies and stores to harness the potential of these people and use them for the benefit of your organization. Our coordination with educational institutions To develop potential of disabled people for to benefit in further developing the economy of Thailand,” said the Minister of Social Development.
When asked if there were any signs that the number of disabled people would increase, Mr. Warawut said that he looked at the statistics of the Department of Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of Persons with Disabilities. It is expected that from now on there will be an increase in the number of disabled people due to the increase in the number of elderly people in Thailand. Currently we have more than 19% of elderly people, making Thailand It is a perfect aging society, with just over 1% remaining. If any country has more than 20% of the elderly population, it will become an extremely aging society, such as what Japan is right now. In Thailand, if the birth rate is not accelerated, We will become a super aging society in no more than 10 years. When we get older and are not taken care of, or have appropriate and correct activities May cause an accident and become bedridden. At home.
Source: Thai News Agency