AKP Phnom Penh, January 28, 2026 --

More than 2,000 Cambodians, including a significant number of returning migrant workers from Thailand, participated in a series of mobile job fairs held in Banteay Meanchey and Battambang provinces, officials said Wednesday.

The events, held on Jan. 24 and 25, are part of a Royal Government-led push to reintegrate workers into the domestic labour market and provide access to social security and technical training.

Mr. Sun Mesa, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, confirmed that the fairs targeted key districts including Serey Sophorn and Mongkul Borey in Banteay Meanchey, and Bavel and Maung Russey in Battambang.

"In this month alone, we saw 2,405 participants across these two provinces. Notably, 701 individuals secured preliminary job placements with the 10 major companies present at the events," he said.

Beyond immediate recruitment, the spokesperson emphasised that the initiative serves as a critical bridge for returning migrants. The fairs offer guidance on national social security benefits and provide enrollment opportunities for free technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes.

The outreach in the northwest is part of a massive national campaign. To date, the Ministry has organised 583 local job fairs across the country. According to ministry data, these efforts have facilitated employment for over 620,000 citizens.

The Ministry continues to urge returning workers and job seekers to utilise these platforms or contact their dedicated 24/7 hotline at 1297 for career counseling and skill-building opportunities.

By K. Rithy Reak