On July 12, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Working Group Promoting Career Guidance for Students Meeting No. 1/2024. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand Committee Member, Dr. Suraphong Paoklang and relevant agencies attended the meeting at the Tian Atchakul conference room, 10th floor, Department of Employment.
On July 10, 2024, at 17.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the 30th National Skills Competition, regional level, at the Prem Music Hall, Thaksin University. 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Somnuek Promkhieo, the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee, executives from the Department of Skill Development, heads of government agencies in Songkhla Province, the southern provincial group and youths participated in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremonies were held simultaneously in all four regions, looking for over 1,600 youths with quality skills throughout the country to be selected to compete in the national competition. It aims to spark a new generation of workers to step onto the world stage, showcasing the potential of Thai workers. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development had adopted the royal philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as […]
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 June 25, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the opening ceremony of the 13th workshop on preparing salary structures in the private sector. The Director of the Wage Commission Office, Ms. Tuangsap Chaweerat, gave a report. The occasion took place at the Panyapiwat Institute of Management, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Pairoj said that the role of the wage committee is to set the minimum wage rate and the wage rate according to skill standards. It also has the authority to set guidelines for considering wage adjustments based on the economic and social conditions of employers. The Wage Committee has guidelines to encourage business establishments to create their salary structure to adjust wages for employees based on their knowledge, abilities, and responsibilities. The Wage Committee recognizes that wage, salary, and compensation management are essential matters for every organization and determines the salary structure to be in line with the organization’s policies. It is the primary mission of any organization, whether small or large. A good salary structure will allow employers to control labour […]
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 […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, commenced the THAILAND SAFE@WORK#36 between June 19 to 21, 2024, at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Mr. Amnuay Phurahong, serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) reported on the objectives of the event. 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 Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The event was organized under the theme “A Safe Thai Society, Driving the Thai Economy Toward Sustainability,” emphasizing the goal of reducing work accidents to no more than 4 percent per year. The effort is by the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) or TOSH, together with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, the […]
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 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 […]
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 December 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to preside over and witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Mortgage Loan for Insured Persons Project, between the Social Security Office and the Government Housing Bank. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, from the Ministry of Labour, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government Housing Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Chatchai Sirilai. The Ministry of Labour’s executives witnessed the signing ceremony at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, emphasizes improving life quality and strengthening workers’ security. A home or residence is one of the factors that will help strengthen the stability of workers to have a better quality of life. Nowadays, buying a house is expensive. Therefore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, had a thought to help reduce expenses for insured persons without homes so that they can have a home […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and the Counselor (on Labour), acting as Minister Counselor (on Labour), from the Labour Office in Singapore, Mrs. Dacharee Khuhathong, visited Thai workers in Singapore to give encouragement and rice to them. The visit took place at the site of Ed.Zublin AG Singapore is a German company in the business of building and laying large and small wastewater pipes produced and imported from the company’s branches in Thailand. There are five sewage pipeline projects in Singapore, with site F3C3 located at Jalan Buroh as a major water pipeline project. A Thai foreman supervises the work, and about 100 Thai workers work in the company. Mr. Boonchob said that from talking with the employer, he learned that before the COVID-19 outbreak, Thai workers were permitted to work with work permits in the construction, shipyard, and manufacturing sectors, as Thailand was placed in the Non–Traditional Sources (NTS) group consisting of Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, the Philippines. However, […]
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, […]
On December 6, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the walkway for the 3rd International Thai Silk Fashion Week 2022. The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, presided over the opening of the 3rd International Thai Silk Fashion Week 2022 to promote the development of the wisdom of Thai fabric. The event took place at the Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. The event was organized by the Organizing Committee in Honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, on the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty’s 90th birthday on August 12, 2022, in the name of the government. The activities invited leading international designers to design and sew national costumes or contemporary costumes using silk from the Foundation for the Promotion of Arts and Crafts under Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The event presented silk dresses in fashion shows and fairs and sold silk products from businesses across the country. The event will be held for five days, from December 7 to 11, 2022, at the Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. There will […]
On December 7, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave a speech at the ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting at the Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the government, employers, and employees also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart congratulated the ILO and the Government of Singapore on successfully hosting the Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting and agreed with the ILO Director-General’s report that social justice is essential for people-centered rehabilitation, using effective social dialogue. In his speech, he shared an example of good practices in Thailand. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour has implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and help businesses and workers recover from the COVID-19 situation. Examples include the Job Expo in 2020, which created jobs for 2.6 million workers, and the Co-Payment project, which successfully promoted youth employment. Through joint measures between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of […]
