It agreed to create 8,792 new civil servant positions for nurses within three years so workers now on temporary contracts can enjoy improved status and improved benefits. Taking into account the 755 positions that will become vacant later this year, a total of 5,885 civil servant positions will be filled by contract nurses this year, he said. About 815 civil servant nurses are due to retire next year and 1,024 the year after. For example, hospitals and health care units in rural areas where nurses are in short supply will take priority, Dr Sopon said. The results will help the ministry plan its workforce over the next 20 years, Dr Sopon said.

Source: Bangkok Post May 17, 2017 22:30 UTC