Bangkok (NNT/VNA)- Thais who returned from the 46th WorldSkills Competition have been awardedmedals and certificates for their accomplishments.
In addition to expressing his appreciation for the returnees, the minister oflabour also awarded plaques to organizations that supported the participants.
Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin congratulated Thai participants who earnedmedals from the 46th WorldSkills event, known this year as WorldSkillsCompetition 2022 Special Edition. Thai participants earned a silver medal inthe CNC (Turning) category and 6 Medallions for Excellence in the CNC (Milling)category. Medallions for Excellence were also earned in the categories ofMechatronics, Health and Social Care, 3D Digital Game Art, Cooking, andRestaurant Service.
Suchart said the awards received demonstrated Thailand’s capacity and readinessin producing workers whose quality meets the global standard. Thailand’sparticipation at the WorldSkills event will elevate the skill levels of itsworkers and thus lead to the generation of added economic value. Thailand’scompetitiveness on the world stage will also benefit from an elevation ofworker skills. The WorldSkills competitions are expected to contribute tofriendships and appreciation of one another among the internationalparticipants. This would benefit future cooperation in labor skills developmentat the international level.
The labour minister noted experience on the global stage is highly valuable andasked that Thai participants use said experience to improve their skills. Healso expressed his appreciation for various agencies that supported theparticipants by providing training venues and funds.
WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition was held in 15 countries andcomprised 62 competition categories. 2022’s event was held under a “specialedition” format due to the cancellation of WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 in May dueto the pandemic. Over 1,000 competitors from around the world demonstratedtheir skills at this event./.
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At the award ceremony (Photo: PRD) 
