Thailand’s manufacturing industry is entering a new era, driven by cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and a commitment to fostering skilled talent. From pioneering smart factories in the region to embracing environmentally conscious practices, Thailand is setting a benchmark in its industrial growth. All of these issues and many more are explored in Hays’s Top Ten Talent Trends for 2025. 

Encompassing a wide array of industries throughout Thailand, Hays’s Top Ten Talent Trends 2025 is essential reading for both employers and employees looking to lead the way in the coming year. An in-depth analysis from Hays’s recruitment experts, it uncovers the push and pull factors affecting Thailand’s organisations and workforce, while highlighting how these factors are affecting company strategies, producing actionable recommendations, and identifying the essential skills for employees and jobseekers to thrive in 2025. 

“After Thailand became the first Southeast Asian nation to host a fully connected 5G factory in 2024, we have seen an industry-wide shift towards smart manufacturing, which means a wide array of new skill sets are required,” says Yoke Pei, Business Director at Hays Thailand. “We are seeing automation, robotics, and AI redefining production processes, creating a surge in demand for engineers and managers capable of implementing and maintaining cutting-edge systems in 2025. As this is a nascent development in the region, we can expect to see competition for limited talent resources, and organisations are proving determined to develop the necessary talent. 

“In tandem with these technological advancements, another key driver in 2025 is Thailand’s commitment to sustainability initiatives throughout a wide range of industries,” continues Yoke Pei. “Corporations are following governmental initiatives to spark a green revolution, creating opportunities for professionals skilled in sustainable practices, emissions management, and eco-friendly sales, while the top talent are showing a preference for companies who can make their environmental commitments evident.”  

With extensive exploration into these and other key issues driving Thailand’s jobs market, Hays’s Top 10 Talent Trends for 2025 is an indispensable resource for anyone preparing for the changes and challenges of the next 12 months.  

To view the ten trends in full, please click here.