The event, held at The Pago Design Hotel and titled “People Creation, Job Creation, and Career Paths @ Phuket”, attracted thousands of unemployed individuals eager to apply and interview directly with potential employers.
Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Labor, presided over the opening ceremony. He was joined by Sibmuenchai Phothisin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong and various executives from the Ministry of Labour and the Employment Department.
The atmosphere at the event was vibrant, with job seekers engaging with 52 leading companies that set up recruitment booths. The event aimed to increase job opportunities, reduce unemployment, and address labour shortages in Phuket. More than 2,135 vacancies were made available, allowing employers and job seekers to connect directly.
In addition to job recruitment, the event provided attendees with valuable career information and educational resources. Participants had the opportunity to explore career paths, learn about independent careers, and receive career counselling. The event also featured virtual learning exhibitions, career path presentations in the tourism and service sectors, and essential skills lectures for the ‘AI Everywhere’ era.
Special groups, including students, the unemployed, people with disabilities and the elderly, were also included in the recruitment efforts and counselling services. Attendees could register for work abroad, take vocational and English tests and prepare for interviews.
The event also showcased and sold products from home workers, OTOP groups, disabled individuals, the elderly and prisoners. The Ministry of Commerce’s Blue Flag Mobile Project was present, offering affordable products to stimulate the community economy and alleviate household expenses.