Once the AEC is formed, professionals from ASEAN countries will start flowing into Thailand’s job market, for instance, nurses from the Philippines and dentists from Singapore. Mr. Att explained that these people are keen to work in Thailand as they face unemployment in their home countries.
Mr. Att suggests that these occupation groups be educated on the benefits and impacts of the AEC formation. Meanwhile, their competitiveness must also be enhanced to prepare them from the fierce competition from their ASEAN members.