July 2, 2025, 15.30 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to give a live interview on the topic “The Ministry of Labour’s Role in Supporting Thai Workers in Israel and Iran” on the program NBT Mee Kam Tob, aired on NBT2HD. The occasion took place at the recording studio of the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT2HD), Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok.
During the interview, the Deputy Permanent Secretary discussed the Ministry of Labour’s role in protecting Thai workers in Israel and Iran, affirming that Thai workers in both countries are currently safe, with no reports of injuries or fatalities. He also emphasized the establishment of a 24-hour assistance center and the launch of the “SMART TOEA” mobile application, which enables real-time tracking and support for Thai workers in high-risk areas. Some Thai workers have already returned to Thailand, although none of them returned due to war-related threats.
