The Structure and Function of the Occupational Health System in Thailand

Abstract

This article de scribes the challenges facing the Thai occupational health system as a result of the enormous growth in the manufacturing sector. It contains a brief history of recent developments in the occupational health system, including the redistribution of responsibilities among government ministries and the enactment of new occupational health regulations.

Keywords:

• Thailand
• developing countries
• occupational health systems
• occupational epidemiology
• work-related disease and injury
• health and safety training