The Ministry of Labour is arranging part-time jobs for students among its proposals to solve the current labour shortage in the tourism sector in Phuket.
Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin said the labour shortage was a consequence of the current boom in Phuket tourism.
Information from the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, Phuket Tourist Association and Tourist Industry Council of Phuket showed there were 8,772 job vacancies at 405 hotels and other tourist businesses in the province, he said.
Mr Suchart said the ministry had worked with the Phangnga Community College in arranging for students to do part-time work in Phuket, providing both job opportunities and support for tourist businesses during the New Year and approaching tourist seasons.
