At the end of 2010, Taiwan’s total export value was US$ 536,040 millions, representing a rise of 39.1 percent from the year before. Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs R.O.C. specifies that comparing to the global export standard after the financial crisis, it clearly demonstrates that Taiwan’s trade is not only recovering but also has potential to grow in the year ahead.
May 18, 2026 at 10:00 hours – Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, received a letter from the Platform Workers’ Network Group, whose more than 30 members came to submit a petition to the Minister of Labour requesting amendments to social security legislation so that platform workers may receive equal protection, welfare, and occupational safety. Also in attendance were Mr. Phiphatchai Paiboon, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labour (Political), Lt. Cdr. Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ms. Nanthinee Sapsiri, Efficiency Adviser at the Social Security Office, and Mr. Surasit Srikaew, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The submission took place in the ground-floor lobby of the Ministry of Labour, followed by a joint discussion at the Labour Relations Committee Conference Room, 1st Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. Mr. Julapun stated that he had consistently announced policies aimed at amending legislation to bring platform workers into the social security system, and that it would be necessary to examine whether each category of platform worker is able to access social security under Section 33 […]
May 2, 2026 at 10:00 hours – Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, presided over a press conference alongside Pol. Lt. Gen. Natthasak Chaowanasai, Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), Pol. Maj. Gen. Montri Thetkan, Deputy Commissioner of the CIB, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittaya Sriprasoetphap, Commander of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division, Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, to disclose details regarding a company that defrauded job seekers into believing they would be sent to work in the agricultural sector in Australia and New Zealand. Also in attendance were Mr. Kritikakon Wongsawangphanit, Adviser to the Labour Minister, and Mr. Surachat Thientong, Secretary to the Labour Minister. The conference was held at the Press Conference Room, 2nd Floor, Pracha-Arak Building (CIB Headquarters), Anti-Human Trafficking Division Headquarters, Phahon Yothin Road, Chatuchak, Bangkok. Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, stated that the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Employment, had been notified by officers of the Anti-Human Trafficking Division (AHTD) on April 25, 2026 that a group of over 100 job […]
May 1, 2026 – Mr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, presided over the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Labour Day event. Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, delivered the report, while Mr. Thotsaporn Koonsri, Chairperson of the 2026 National Labour Day Organising Committee, submitted eight labour demands to the Prime Minister. Also attending were Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives from the Ministry of Labour, at Lan Khon Mueang, Bangkok City Hall. Earlier in the morning at 07:00 hours, Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, presided over a merit-making ceremony with 10 monks in observance of National Labour Day at the ground-floor hall of the Ministry of Labour building. He then led executives, organising committee members, civil servants, ministry officials, labour networks, and workers in the National Labour Day procession, which marched from the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters intersection, across Phan Fa Lilat Bridge, along Ratchadamnoen Nok Road, past the Democracy Monument, and concluded at Bangkok City Hall. Following this, Mr. Yodchanan […]
April 30, 2026, at 11:00 hours – Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the activity “Safe Drive Safe Life: Driving with Confidence, Building a Sustainable Safety Culture Together.” Attending the event were Mr. Phiphatchai Paiboon, member of the Minister of Labour’s team, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachart Thienthong, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, executives of the Ministry of Labour, representatives from enterprises and safety network partners, motorcycle taxi drivers, and delivery riders. Dr. Nuntachai Panyasurath, Director of the Institute for the Promotion of Occupational Health, Safety and Working Environment (TOSH), delivered the report at the ground floor hall of the Ministry of Labour building. Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, stated that the Ministry of Labour places great importance on informal workers, who are a key driver of the economy, particularly motorcycle riders who face significant road risks. These workers generate income for themselves and their families, contributing to economic circulation within urban communities. As such, they form part of the […]
April 24, 2026, at 09.30 hours – Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Phiphatchai Paiboon, a member of the Labour Minister’s team, together with Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Captain Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, to receive a petition from Mr. Sawit Kaewwan, President of the Thai Labour Solidarity Confederation (TLSC). Mr. Sawit led approximately 100 members of the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation (SERC) in submitting a letter to the Minister of Labour expressing opposition to proposed measures to reduce social security contributions, policies relating to minimum wage increases, unstable employment termination, and the proposed CARE pension formula. The submission took place at the ground-floor hall of the Ministry of Labour building. Mr. Phiphatchai stated after receiving the petition that the Ministry of Labour is ready and willing to listen to concerns from all parties and is prepared to expedite consideration of all issues raised by the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation. Regarding the reduction of social security contributions amid the current economic conditions, the measure is intended to ease the financial […]
