In a relatively short time, Thailand will have a free flow labor with the
other ASEAN member countries. The ten nations of ASEAN have prepared the
Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRA), which specify the basic qualifications
for seven groups of professionals to work freely in each other’s countries. These
groups are Engineering Services, Architectural Services, Surveying Qualifications,
Medical Practitioners, Dental Practitioners, Nursing Services and Accountancy
Services. With the Free Flow of Skilled Labor, Thailand will receive both
advantages and disadvantages, and we face the challenge of developing the
personnel and business competitiveness of Thais in these professions.