Mrs. Chonlatee Chanrachakul joined ASEAN diplomats in Singapore for a working lunch with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower to discuss workforce cooperation, foreign worker welfare, and the growing role of technology and AI in addressing labour shortages.

On 11 May 2026, Mrs. Chonlatee Chanrachakul attended a working lunch hosted by Mr. Stanley Loh in Singapore. The event brought together ASEAN Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior officials for an official introductory engagement following Mr. Loh’s assumption of duty as Permanent Secretary of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

During the luncheon, Mr. Stanley Loh, Permanent Secretary of Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, expressed sincere appreciation to ASEAN member states for their enduring friendship and continued support in contributing to Singapore’s socio-economic growth. He noted that foreign workers currently make up around 40 percent of Singapore’s workforce, underlining their important role in sustaining the country’s economy.

Mr. Stanley Loh also discussed Singapore’s response to challenges linked to an ageing population. He explained that the government is accelerating the integration of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across multiple sectors to address labour shortages and improve productivity.

On behalf of Thailand, Mrs. Chonlatee Chanrachakul, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy, emphasized the valuable contribution of Thai workers to Singapore’s economic development. She also highlighted the close cooperation between the Royal Thai Embassy and Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower through several initiatives, especially the Assurance, Care and Engagement (ACE) Group.

Mrs. Chonlatee Chanrachakul further praised Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower for its continued efforts to improve the welfare of foreign workers. She commended the government’s infrastructure projects, including the development of modern worker dormitories aimed at reducing overcrowding and providing better living conditions for migrant workers.

Source: Royal Thai Embassy, Singapore