The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has invited the public to join Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair or Job Expo Thailand 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Halls 6 – 7, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. There will be 222 employers/establishments recruiting, offering over 700,000 job positions nationwide to support job applicants. The companies include Minor International, Huawei Technology (Thailand), Thai Airways International, Thai Namthip Corporation, Thai Beverages, and others. There will be 30 overseas employers/establishments offering over 100,000 overseas job positions in countries such as Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Poland, Malaysia, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel. The most popular positions include construction, welders, the bicycle industry, foremen, and domestic workers, which have a relatively high wage rate. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the job application zone, there is also an open house activity zone featuring ten educational institutions, 15 career showcases, 15 inspirational careers, professional readiness testing, career counseling clinics, and an independent occupation demonstration zone for 73 occupations. The working group […]
On June 18, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, to attend the Executive Subcommittee Meeting for the 36th National Occupational Health and Safety Fair, 2024, No. 2/2024. Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr. Nikhom Kasempura, chaired the meeting, and relevant parties joined and checked the readiness for organizing the event at the Phoenix Room, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Building 11-12, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The 36th National Occupational Safety and Health Fair is scheduled to be held from June 19 to 21, 2024, at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Exhibition and Convention Center, Halls 11-12. The objective is to be a center of exchange for academic knowledge and safety experiences. The event includes various activities, including academic seminars, safety exhibitions, and demonstrations.
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was closely following the number of work-related dangers or illnesses. Over the past five years, the number of employees experiencing danger or illness from work decreased from 94,906 in 2019 to 81,509 in 2023, and from 2019 – 2023, Bangkok was the area where employees encountered the most danger. The causes of the more severe accidents are objects or things that cut or pierce. The organs that employees experienced the most significant dangers were fingers or thumbs. The age group of employees who suffered the most hazards was between 25 – 29 years. The type of business with the highest number of hazards was residential building construction. Diseases that occur from the nature or conditions of work that occur most to employees are diseases of the musculoskeletal system and bone structure from work. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister had instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (a Public Organization) to work together in campaigning to create more efficient […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and government representatives traveled to Geneva in Switzerland to participate in the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference and joined discussions with member countries on various issues. Yesterday evening, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, was assigned to act as a representative to discuss with ASEAN country Labour Ministers and exchange information about the Malaysian Skills Development Fund with the Malaysian Minister of Human Resources, Mr. Steven Sim Chee Keong. They discussed the establishment of the ASEAN Fund to benefit by creating a network for developing labour skills and human capital in member countries. Mr. Phiphat said that the meeting included an agenda to meet with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, to discuss government matters regarding labour. “The Ministry of Labour ratified Convention No. 144, which the Cabinet passed and signed together with the Director-General of the International Labour Organization. Important points are showing Thailand’s determination […]
On June 10, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the press conference for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 event at the Ministry of Labour’s conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment has prepared for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, HALL 6 – 7. The event’s goal is to promote Employment, create jobs and careers, and generate a stable income. Over 500,000 domestic jobs and over 100,000 overseas jobs have been prepared to accommodate job applicants at the event. Mini concert activities from famous artists are being organized. It is estimated that over 80,000 people will attend the event throughout its […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the case where the Prime Minister gave a direction at the Cabinet meeting on June 4 that the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Finance should discuss the case of establishments reducing employees. He said that yesterday (June 6, 2024), he met with the Finance Minister, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, for discussions. The Ministry of Labour will invite businesses, especially SMEs, the Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Thai Industries, and entrepreneurs in various businesses to discuss the 400 Baht minimum wage coming into effect on October 1 nationwide and how businesses would like the government to alleviate suffering, so that it can consider appropriate measures to take care of workers and entrepreneurs. Mr. Phiphat continued that he had discussions with the Ministry of Finance to solve issues in the areas where entrepreneurs experience challenges or if there is anything that entrepreneurs would like the government to help with. He had further discussions with the Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Director-General of the Department of Employment. The Ministry of Labour has prepared over 500,000 positions to accommodate people who have been […]
On June 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the overall labour situation based on the data of April 2024 by the Labour Economics Division under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour. Currently, 11,857,864 workers are insured under the social security system. Insured persons under Section 33 increased by 1.70 percent compared to the same month of 2023, when there were 11,659,514 people, but a decrease of 0.21 percent compared to March 2024, when there were 11,882,607 people. Mr. Pairoj added that in Thailand’s unemployment situation, 228,840 unemployed people were registered in the social security system in April 2024. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 0.93 percent, and compared to March 2024, an increase of 4.74 percent. The unemployment rate in the social security system in April 2024 was 1.89 percent. The number of insured persons registering for unemployment through the online system for registering and reporting insured persons for unemployment was 84,401 people, which decreased from March 2024 by 766 people or by -0.90, and a drop from the same period of 2023 by 3,220 […]
On May 30, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarnb, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on a courtesy call to introduce himself, discuss and understand the current priorities of the Ministry of Labour. The parties also discussed existing labour cooperation and possibilities for future collaboration with the Ministry of Labour. This includes the PROMISE project supported by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation to increase suitable employment and improve the living conditions of migrant workers. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended at Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s executives were delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on their visit to the Ministry of Labour today. Currently, there are approximately 179 […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, spoke about the progress in supporting Thai workers affected by the unrest in Israel. The Ministry of Labour has paid 50,000 Baht in aid under the relief project to 9,309 eligible people and their families out of the 9,384 applicants, representing 99.34 percent, for a total of 465,450,000 Baht. It has also paid money from the fund to help workers working abroad, from 9,892 people, from 11,101 people who applied, representing 97.93 percent, for a total of 144,270,000 Baht. The remaining documents are being processed and awaiting approval. In addition, those affected will receive financial assistance from the Israel National Insurance Institute. As for the latest figures, 41 Thai workers have died, and there are still six hostages being held. Of the people who died, 35 are entitled to receive financial assistance from the Social Security Fund. The Social Security Office has paid assistance of 1,367,860.70 Baht to the dependents. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has urged all units to expedite the payment process or coordinate with those involved so that everything is in order […]
On May 24, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over an address to 126 Thai workers who will travel to work in Taiwan and Japan. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that the Ministry of Labour has set a goal of sending 100,000 Thai workers to work abroad by 2024, encouraging Thai workers to have a stable income and improve their quality of life. In the latest developments, it has sent 60,769 workers abroad to 139 countries, reaching 60.7 percent of its goal. The top five countries where Thai workers are sent to are Taiwan, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Laos, and the United States. Today, 126 Thai workers were preparing to travel to work abroad legally. The workers were receiving pre-departure training. Of the 126 […]
On May 15, 2024, at 11.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn met with the Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, Mr. Otaka Masato, on a courtesy call and to discuss government matters regarding labour. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, joined in the discussion at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand.
On May 10, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the case of a chemical storage tank explosion and fire in Rayong Province yesterday (May 9, 2024), causing the injuries and death of an employee. He expressed his condolences to the family of the employee who died and sent encouragement to the injured people to recover quickly. He said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned about all workers. He received a report about the case from the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien. He has instructed the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office and the Social Security Office to visit the area to investigate the facts and the status of the injured victims and deceased employees and to urgently assist and support benefits that they are entitled to according to the law. Mr. Phiphat added that the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office’s report found that the said incident occurred yesterday (May 9, 2024) at 10.45 hours. There was an explosion and fire at a tank containing petrochemicals at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal […]
On May 2, 2024, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch, at the Petcharat Garden Hotel, Roi Et Province. The Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Governor of Roi Et Province, Mr. Songphon Jaikrim, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Ms. Jirapa Bunrat, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officials joined the occasion. Insured persons and the social security network in Roi Et Province also showed interest in participating in this activity. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed his feelings about visiting the area on this occasion. He was pleased and honoured to preside over the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch today, which took place at the Petcharat Garden Hotel in Roi Et Province. This is a project created to provide knowledge and understanding of the benefits and protection from Social Security Section 40, distributed to self-employed people, including social security networks, so […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, reported that the Ministry of Labour realizes the importance of informal workers, who are an important force driving the country’s economy and society. They are the largest group of workers, with over 20 million people. The focus is to ensure they have access to basic rights to work and have social security principles, ensuring work safety and a better quality of life. This is especially relevant to employees who do housework, where the legal protection is still not comprehensive and is not consistent with the economic conditions of a changing society. Therefore, the Government, through the Ministry of Labour, is constantly pushing for laws to expand protection for employees who do housework, which has now been announced in the Royal Gazette to come into effect on April 30. Mr. Phiphat continued that the Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 15 (2024) in accordance with the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, which was published in the Royal Gazette on April 30, 2024, providing increased protection for employees who do housework in 11 […]
On December 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, who provided financial support for occupation and certificates for technical intern training graduates in Japan (IM Japan). He also gave a lecture to 60 graduates and provided financial support for occupation amounting to 3,289,000 Baht. The occasion took place on the 11th floor, Job Seekers Training Room, Bangkok Social Security Office Building, Area 3, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, said that sending Thai workers through the Japan International Workforce Development Organization or IM Japan is a collaboration between the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment and IM Japan that started in 1999. Today was the awarding of certificates and career support funds to encourage and give morale to those who have completed technical internships. It also aims to inspire trainees before traveling to work in Japan. Participants consisted of graduates of technical internships and trainees traveling, totaling 60 people. Of these, some people completed technical internships. Twenty-five people received financial support. Those who completed three years […]
On December 8, 2022, at 17.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to greet Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who traveled to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2022 Red Cross Fair and observes the booths and activities of various agencies at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Shop, Lumphini Park. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to attend the reception and present items to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on such occasions. The occasion took place at the pavilion in front of the Public Library, Lumphini Park, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. For this year’s Red Cross event, the Thai Red Cross Society has scheduled the event under the concept of “Nine Decades under Her Majesty Honoring the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” The fair will be held between December 8 and 18, 2022, […]
