Thailand's Cabinet approved a civil service reform package focused on controlling government payroll costs (70% of budget). Key measures include: freezing new civil servant hiring; abolishing 11 administrative support positions (clerks, photographers, library staff, etc.) as incumbents retire through FY2575; and replacing vacated specialist roles with alternative employment contracts. All agencies must review and restructure to match approved staffing levels and explore digital solutions for efficiency gains.
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