On August 8, 2024, at 11.00 hours, in Hong Kong local time, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives discussed official labour matters with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Department for Economic and Financial Affairs, Hong Kong, Mr. SUN Yuk Han, Chris, JP. They discussed channels and opportunities for bringing Thai workers to work in Hong Kong in sectors where there is a shortage. The occasion took place at Room 1018 10/F West Wing Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue Tamar, Hong Kong.
On August 5, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting No. 5/2024. Senior executives and agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in central, regional, and international areas attended the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and online. In this meeting, the agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the performance results for the 2024 fiscal year, nine months (October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the budget expenditure results of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024), the labour situation and trends report for July 2024, the regional performance report by the provincial labour offices of Mukdahan, Nakhon Pathom, Songkhla, and Khon Kaen, the performance report on findings of the Thai labour markets abroad, the installation of entry and exit cards in the area of the Ministry of Labour, and the results of the 112th Session of […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has the policy to produce labour graduates to represent the Ministry of Labour in the public sector in all 878 districts throughout Thailand within two years. Labour graduates act as a link with the local people, providing knowledge, information, and labour services, including promoting careers and employment in collaboration with agencies of the Ministry of Labour. In the past, a pilot project was to hire graduates who graduated with a bachelor’s degree to be volunteer labour graduates in the southern border provinces, namely Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and four districts of Songkhla Province (Chana, Nathawi, Thepha, Saba Yoi), totaling 380 people. This year, in 2024, there will be another 113 people nationwide. They will receive a monthly salary of 15,000 Baht and will also be insured under Section 33. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister emphasized that labour graduates should study information and coordinate with local labour departments and other departments, including labour volunteers and the Five Tigers of Labour, to […]
On August 3, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, visited Satun Province to give encouragement and give gifts to one disabled insured person. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, joined the occasion. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Satun Province and the family of the insured persons also gave a welcome. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that today, he, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officers from the Satun Provincial Social Security Office visited the insured person with disabilities. He shared words of encouragement to the insured person in the social security system. It was an excellent opportunity to come and talk, introduce benefits, and facilitate contact and coordination with agencies under the Ministry of Labour. In this regard, he also brought necessary consumer goods to give to the disabled insured person under the care of the Satun Provincial Social Security Office. The insured person was Ms. Hasana Labaide, an insured person under Section 39 in Khuan Sto Subdistrict, Khuan Don District, Satun […]
On August 1, 1024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar and gave policies to participants of the workshop on “Developing the Potential of Labour Services in the Area by Labour Graduates” for the 2024 fiscal year. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported the objectives of the event. The Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Prince Grand Ballroom, Prince Palace Hotel, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour gives importance to driving the mission, aiming for tangible results for the people in the area, which is proactively carried out through the regional office. Southern border labour graduates are an important mechanism to drive the mission of the Ministry of Labour, helping with the implementation of missions at the local, district, sub-district, and village levels. The labour graduates perform their duties so that all workers have a better quality of life. They do this by providing labour services, cooperating and managing duties, and being a source of support for the people and those involved. The “Developing […]
On July 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to the northeastern region of Udon Thani to present the Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Muay Thai Trainers in Level 1 sign to the National Sports University, Udon Thani Campus, and the National Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Thai Massage. After presenting the testing center sign, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, places importance on national labour skill standards in all fields. Workers who have achieved national labour skill standards from the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development are considered quality workers. They have official documents certifying their skill levels and are recognized by many countries. The branches of Muay Thai trainers and Thai massage therapists are career branches that can generate income both domestically and internationally and are currently receiving much attention. Therefore, the Labour Minister has assigned the acceleration of the establishment of Thai boxing and Thai massage trainer standard testing centers to cover all regions nationwide. This time, the National Sports University, […]
On July 19, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the opening ceremony of the project to strengthen the potential of labour services at the local level. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, also attended the occasion, which took place at the Prince Ballroom 2 – 3, 11th floor, Prince Palace Hotel, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour thanked the Bangkok labor volunteers for their volunteer spirit and for sacrificing their time, physical energy, and financial resources to join in working for the Ministry of Labour in the 2024 fiscal year 2024. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, strives to support and provide compensation for everyone. There is an urgent policy to encourage Bangkok labour volunteers from 180 districts in Bangkok, with three people per district, totaling 540 people, to receive compensation of 600 Baht monthly. In the 2024 fiscal year, a budget has been allocated, and compensation has already been given to volunteer workers in Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj added that in […]
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, visited Nakhon Pathom Province to monitor and provide policies for the operation of the Children Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage, to align with the standards of the National Early Childhood Development Center and to provide morale to personnel, nannies, and teachers in charge of caring for early childhood children. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, Deputy Director-Generals, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, and Mrs. Watcharee Makwan, the Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Teerayut Chanditthawong, department executives, and heads of government agencies in the area gave a welcome. The occasion took place at the Children’s Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage, Om Yai Subdistrict, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. In addition, the Labour Minister gave ingredients for cooking within the center and provided lunch for early childhood children at the Children’s Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage.
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has pushed for economic stimulus and relief measures for entrepreneurs and workers affected by rising production costs, increases in interest, technological changes, relocation of production bases and importing products from China. Through economic stimulus measures, the Ministry of Labour has hastened the creation of jobs in the country. It organized the Job Expo Thailand 2024, with over 110,000 people applying for jobs, matching employment through the “khontumngan” platform to support laid-off people who want to work as freelancers. Matching employment through the “thaimeengantum” platform, with over 177,000 job openings nationwide. It organized labour markets in every province and expanded the labour market in foreign countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, and Portugal. It opened new markets in Italy to send workers to work in the agricultural sector. This year, the goal is to send 100,000 workers abroad, which is expected to bring in 385,617 million Baht in income back to the country. In terms of relief measures for entrepreneurs and workers, there is financial support and welfare, such as compensation […]
On July 11, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, to participate in the King Narai the Great Day Memorial Day. The Privy Councilor, General Chalermchai Sittisart, represented His Majesty the King. July 11 is the anniversary of the death of King Narai the Great. The occasion took place at the King Narai the Great Monument, Thep Satri Circle, Mueang Lopburi District, Lopburi Province.
On July 11, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the Ministry of Labour’s volunteer activities to serve the public interest in honour of His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024. 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, and Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, Mr. Phasakon Bunyalak, heads government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani Province and nearby provinces, heads of government agencies in Pathum Thani Province, business establishments, the private sector, community leaders, fellow citizens and volunteers in the area participated in the activities at Thepsoranthammaram Temple, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that on the occasion of the auspicious ceremony to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024, activities were organized to show loyalty and gratefulness […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat, showed care for the health of officials from the Ministry of Labour and assigned the Office of Labour Protection and Welfare to organize an “Emergency First Aid Basic Life Support Training” for over 100 government officials and officers at all levels, including housekeepers and security guards of the Ministry of Labour. The initiative aims to enhance first aid and basic life-saving skills. They also received an automatic electronic defibrillator (AED) from Alcotech Company Limited as an important tool for saving lives. On July 8, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) or TOSH, to organize an “Emergency First Aid Basic Life Support Training” for the Ministry of Labour’s officials, including over 100 housekeepers and security guards. The initiative aims to enhance knowledge and skills in first aid in case of emergency situations. They coordinated with experts from the Safety And Health At Work Promotion Association (Thailand) under the Royal Patronage to join as a speaker. The Labour Minister said that the Emergency First Aid Basic Life Support Training course organized by the Ministry of […]
On July 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, presided over the opening ceremony of the training program for the training course to appoint officials in accordance with the law on the prevention and suppression of human trafficking in the 2024 fiscal year. The Director of the Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, Ms. Sopana Boon-Long, reported on the event’s objectives. The Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the training, and relevant officials gave a welcome. The occasion took place at the Panorama Room 1, 14th floor, The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour is an important agency that is integral to combating human trafficking under the 20-year strategy on security. It is responsible for being the main host for the prevention of human trafficking in Thailand. This is an essential policy by the government that has set a national agenda to raise standards of protection and care to prevent Thai and foreign workers from becoming victims of human trafficking. In this regard, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, […]
On July 1, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, accompanied Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, to meet with the people of Nakhon Ratchasima Province. They inspected and viewed the exhibition and mobile service units provided by various government agencies for the local population. Additionally, they attended a meeting to receive a briefing and deliver policies to provincial executives, government agencies, and local administrative organization leaders. Among those present were Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment; Ms. Buppha Rueangsud, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development; Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office; Ms. Bunyawi Kwaiphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labor; along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labor; Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province; heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labor in Nakhon Ratchasima Province; relevant agencies; community leaders; local administrative organization executives; school administrators; students; and residents. The event took place at Huai Thalaeng Pittayakhom School, Huai Thalaeng District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. In this event, agencies under the Ministry of Labor in Nakhon Ratchasima Province set up booths […]
On June 28, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024, Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, reported on the event’s objectives. 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 joined the occasion at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin focuses on reducing inequality in society and promoting a good quality of life for the people. It strives to create opportunities for all people of the working age to pursue a career to have a stable income. Currently, Thailand is facing challenges from changes in economic and social conditions, especially in the population structure, which has made Thailand an aging society. The rate of new births has decreased significantly. As […]
On June 26, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to commence the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Chaiya Surat Thani” event at the Chaiya Vocational College, Wiang Subdistrict, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, attended the opening ceremony. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report. The Deputy Governor of Surat Thani Province, Mr. Sukon Noopakdee, joined in honour of the event. The Director of the Bangkok Employment Office Area 2 and Acting Employment Officer of Surat Thani Province, Mr. Phongsawat Phuangdet, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Surat Thani Province, gave a welcome. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment, the Surat Thani Provincial Employment Office, and Chaiya Vocational College have worked together to drive government policy through the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Chaiya Surat Thani” project according to the goal of promoting employment, generating income, and creating opportunities for social equality. It aims to prepare the workforce by boosting people’s […]
