Svay Rieng: On the morning of April 29, 2026, Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labor and Vocational Training, presided over the 140th anniversary celebration of International Labor Day, May 1, 2026, under the theme “Together to Build Resilience for Decent Work” held in the Svay Rieng Special Economic Zone, Giga Reis, Svay Rieng Province, with approximately 1,600 participants.
On this meaningful annual Workers’ Day, the Minister expressed his appreciation and high appreciation for all workers and employees, considering them to be “true heroes of the family, society and the nation” for sacrificing their strength and energy to work in factories and enterprises to support their families and become a strong pillar in finding income, providing for daily expenses, as well as their children’s education.
Recalling the history of International Workers’ Day on May 1, 140 years ago, the Minister said that the celebration of this day is held with a different theme every year. The theme for 2026 is “Building Resilience Together for Decent Work,” which reflects the strong commitment of the Royal Government to promote the development of the labor market to be resilient and sustainable by continuing to improve working conditions, guaranteeing freedoms, professional organizations, strengthening social protection systems, and promoting deeper social dialogue. The Minister cited the noble words of His Excellency Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, on April 26, that decent work is work that provides well-being, better conditions, and better wages for workers and employees.
Meanwhile, Mr. Heng Sour encouraged the continued observance of the spirit of May Day to review the improvement of working conditions and better work practices, because May Day is not only a day of remembrance, but in practice, it is still a daily obligation for employers, labor inspectors, workers, and unions to continue to implement working conditions and practices in accordance with them, for the benefit of both employers and workers, as well as better economic growth.
He said that Svay Rieng province has become a leading province with the most special economic zones, which is an achievement resulting from the excellent cooperation between the provincial administration and investors under an atmosphere of peace and political stability, which has not only been able to absorb thousands of former workers from abroad, but the province also continues to need an additional workforce of approximately 7,000 people per week at present.
In addition, the Minister made a detailed explanation of the difference between local work and work in Thailand, highlighting the continued strengthening of the social protection system through the benefits of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members in Svay Rieng province and the expansion of health services closer to workers. The Royal Government continues to actively implement cash support programs for pregnant women and children under 2 years of age, as well as free technical skills training for young people from poor and vulnerable families to improve their skills and employment opportunities.
At the same time, the Minister called on technicians, employers, and workers and unions to better understand the conditions of occupational safety and health and health care, especially in this summer, and continue to jointly maintain the harmony of professional relations by considering the enterprise as a “common kitchen” and a “second home” that must be jointly maintained. On the other hand, to strengthen national defense and promote development. Mr. Heng Sour also reminded everyone to have faith in the leadership of the Royal Government and to avoid being deceived and incited by extremist groups that are trying to seize this opportunity to affect social stability in a situation where we must unite as one in the cause of defending the homeland.
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