Background
On February 15, 2026, the National Employment Agency (NEA) under the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training organized a labour forum in Kampong Thom province. The event aimed to present more than 3,000 job openings to approximately 700 former migrant workers returning from Thailand and local job seekers in Stoung District.
Scope of Application
The job opportunities covered multiple sectors and were part of a nationwide promotion of 86,017 job vacancies. Participating employers included major companies and factories seeking immediate recruitment of workers within Kampong Thom.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Five major companies announced openings: Takko Agri required 2,000 workers; Yulli International (Cambodia) Garment Co., Ltd. sought 500; Ventory Labour MFV (CD) Co., Ltd. requested 300; C A C K 2 Rubber Development Company 250; and Bienhac Investment Co., Ltd. 45. The forum also publicized foreign employment opportunities, including in Japan, through the company GCH Development Co., Ltd.
Senior government officials, including Senior Minister Heng Sour and Secretary of State Yim Sinnon, underscored the comparison between overseas and local employment. While work in Thailand offers slightly higher wages, it entails risks such as discrimination, safety hazards, lack of health protections, and family separation.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The promotion supports reintegrating former migrant workers into the local labour market and encourages uptake of vocational training programs. Referencing the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) member benefits, officials emphasized social protection coverage that includes healthcare, occupational risk, and retirement pensions. The vocational training incentives aim to improve workforce skills and enhance local employment sustainability.
Official Source
Information sourced from the official Facebook page of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, dated February 15, 2026.
