ECOT Joins UN Platform to Drive Thailand’s Workforce Toward the Future of Electric Vehicles (EV)

The Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) reaffirms its leadership role on the international stage,
sending a representative to participate in the regional meeting:
“Bangkok Roundtable for Just EV Transition – Fourth Session”
The event was organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP),
in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
📍 United Nations Conference Centre (UNCC), Bangkok
🗓 18 March 2026
ECOT appointed Mr. Bavornsak Klaharn, Advisor to ECOT,
to represent the organization and share perspectives from the employers’ sector.

🌍 “EV is not just a technology shift — it is a transformation of the workforce”

The roundtable highlighted that the transition to electric vehicles (EV)
is becoming a critical turning point for both the economy and the labour market.
📊 Thailand’s EV adoption has grown rapidly,
from just 1,821 vehicles in 2020 to over 95,000 in 2025
This transition is driving major changes, including:

•  The emergence of new occupations in the EV industry 
•  Increasing demand for reskilling and upskilling
•  Potential displacement risks for certain groups of workers 

⚖️ “Just Transition”: A global priority for inclusive change

The event emphasized the concept of “Just Transition”
— ensuring that the shift toward EV development
leaves no one behind, including workers, businesses, and society.
Key focus areas include:

•  Closing workforce skills gaps
•  Ensuring equitable access to training opportunities 
•  Protecting workers affected by structural changes 
•  Developing inclusive infrastructure for all communities 

This approach is essential to building a
 sustainable and inclusive green economy

🎯 ECOT’s Role: Representing the Voice of Thai Employers

As a representative of Thailand’s employer community,
 ECOT contributed policy perspectives on:
🔹 Preparing the Thai workforce for the EV future
🔹 Aligning skills development with market demands
🔹 Balancing business growth with quality of life for workers
🔹 Strengthening collaboration among government, private sector, and academia
These contributions are vital to enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness on the global stage.

🤝 A Multi-Stakeholder Platform for a Shared Future

The roundtable brought together over 60 organizations
from diverse sectors, including:
government agencies, businesses, labour organizations, academia, and international institutions
This reflects a strong commitment to collaborative policymaking
in shaping the future of work.

🚀 From Challenges to Opportunities

The transition to EV is not merely a technological change,
 but a significant opportunity to elevate Thailand’s workforce.
ECOT remains committed to working with all stakeholders
to ensure that this transition is:
✨ Fair
✨ Sustainable
✨ Inclusive for all