{
  "id": 12439317,
  "title": "Thailand and France discuss work for Thai chefs and massage therapists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/thailand-and-france-discuss-work-for-thai-chefs-and-massage-therapists",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T07:22:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/national/thailand-and-france-discuss-jobs-for-thai-chefs-and-therapists"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand and France held talks in Paris on October 6 to explore opportunities for Thai workers, with a focus on Thai chefs and Thai massage therapists. The Prime Minister's Office spokesperson, Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn, announced that Thailand's Ministry of Labour engaged in discussions with France's Ministry of Labour to strengthen labour cooperation between the nations. Both countries recognised the potential of Thai workers in specialising professions like cooking and massage therapy to enter European labour markets. Establishing clear and internationally recognised skill standards was highlighted as a way to improve these opportunities and foster Thailand's international recognition of its professional skills. The initiative also aimed to address the global labour market's rapid changes, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), ageing populations, and a shift towards a greener economy. Thailand, currently serving as president of the ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM), intends to support labour cooperation between France and other ASEAN member states.",
  "summary": "Thailand and France discussed expanding opportunities for Thai workers in France, including potential employment for Thai chefs and Thai massage therapists, as part of wider cooperation on workforce development. The Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Patdarasm Thongsaluaykorn, said today, October 6, that Thailand’s Ministry of Labour held discussions with France’s Ministry of Labour in…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}