HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTING INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA

Authors

  • Phra Long Itthiyano Independent Scholar

Keywords:

Digital Skills, Industry 4.0, Workforce Development

Abstract

The disruptive changes in the digital era have significantly impacted industries and labor markets worldwide, including Thailand. Industry 4.0 has revolutionized production methods, services, and business operations through the application of intelligent technologies, resulting in shifting workforce skill demands. Research indicates that approximately 45% of Thai workers (17 million people) lack digital skills and risk being replaced by automated systems. Key challenges include the gap between education and labor market requirements, and inequality in accessing skill development opportunities between urban and rural areas. Approaches to workforce development to accommodate these changes include modernizing and making the education system more flexible, continuous development of digital skills, establishing lifelong learning systems, and creating collaboration between government, private sectors, and educational institutions. These efforts aim to build a learning ecosystem that enables everyone to develop themselves equally and continuously, leading to the preparation of Thailand's workforce to face challenges and opportunities in the digital economy.

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Published

2025-04-25

How to Cite

Itthiyano, P. L. (2025). HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR SUPPORTING INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA. Journal of Interdisciplinary Innovation Review, 8(2), 245–255. retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jidir/article/view/278462