April 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Labour continues its second round of inspections on large-scale construction sites. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, to launch the safety inspection at the Rama 3–Dao Khanong–Western Outer Ring Expressway Project, Contract 3. Joining the inspection were Captain Saroj Komkai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, Legal Advisor, senior executives from the Expressway Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Labour, and representatives from the Structural Engineers Association of Thailand.
This site visit is part of the integrated plan to inspect occupational safety standards at large construction sites in central Bangkok. Representatives from the Expressway Authority of Thailand, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, engineering associations, and other partner agencies conducted on-site evaluations to raise safety standards for both formal workers and nearby residents.
Mr. Phuchong Warasri noted that, while the first round of inspection focused on overall systems, this inspection emphasized high-risk issues related to heavy machinery, elevated structures, and hazardous zones. He stressed that effective safety oversight requires cooperation from all stakeholders—from employers, project supervisors, engineers, contractors, and on-site workers. A key highlight was the enforcement of the “5 Golden Rules for Safety” under the “Safe Cons. Together 90 Days” campaign, aimed at ensuring construction sites meet safety standards and minimize risks to workers and the surrounding community. The five rules include: 1. Clear designation of construction and hazardous zones. 2. Design load-bearing structures according to engineering principles. 3 Inspection of heavy machinery in compliance with safety standards. 4. Maintain close supervision by responsible personnel. 5. Ensure all workers wear complete safety gear
“The Prime Minister and the Minister of Labour place top priority on safety—not only for workers but also for pedestrians, motorists, and local residents. This is about taking preventive action, not waiting for accidents to happen,” Mr. Phuchong stated.
He also explained that while the first inspection focused on establishing general safety systems, this second inspection targeted specific high-risk areas involving complex structures and ongoing elevated work, which could lead to severe incidents if not properly managed. Detailed checks were conducted on the practices of site supervisors and workers, with recommendations to accelerate the installation of alarm systems, warning signs, and emergency support systems to reassure the public living near the site.
This proactive field inspection reflects the Ministry of Labour’s stance of “zero tolerance” toward risks that could lead to loss of life or property. Mr. Phuchong reiterated that the government will not wait for incidents to occur but will build preventive systems in a concrete and structured manner to protect workers and foster public confidence in the safety of large-scale construction projects nationwide.
