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COUNTRY FOCUS : THAILAND igital upskilling

jobs , in line with the government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha and the governance of Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan , focusing on empowering people with digital skills to thrive in their careers .
It is crucial for the workforce to reskill and upskill themselves immediately .
“ This has led to valuable employment opportunities and support for workforce transformation in the manufacturing industry . citizenship and building more sustainable economic foundations for the country .”
We have secured co-operation from Microsoft Thailand , a global technology leader which understands the importance of digital upskilling and will share basic and advanced knowledge for the public to access through online training . This partnership aims to equip Thai workers with digital skills , ultimately boosting their employability , growing our digital
Dhanawat Suthumpun , Managing Director of Microsoft Thailand , said : “ The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Digital Transformation in all sectors , and technology is playing a major role in this process . Therefore , the workforce needs digital upskilling in anticipation of possible changes in their roles and responsibilities .
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