January 12, 2026, 09.30 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, to preside over the opening ceremony and deliver remarks to Thai workers participating in the Thai Workforce Capacity Development Programme in line with the needs of the Israeli labour market, Fiscal Year 2026, Batch 7. On this occasion, Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, to attend the ceremony. The event was held at the Pre-Departure Training Centre for Overseas Employment, on the 11th Floor of the Social Security Office Area 3 Building, Ministry of Labour, Bangkok. For this training session, organised by the Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour, the objective is to enhance essential skills and prepare Thai workers before their departure to work in the State of Israel. The training focuses on practical skills, including basic Hebrew language, agricultural work, the use of modern agricultural tools and techniques, and daily life and adaptation overseas. The training programme is scheduled for three days, from January 12–14, 2026, with a total of 400 trainees […]
On January 9, 2026, at the 10th floor of the Social Security Office Area 3 Building, Ministry of Labour, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, met and spoke with the first group of Thai workers prior to their departure to work in Singapore and Taiwan. The Thai Overseas Employment Association and the Employers’ Association for the Promotion of Thai Workers supported 120 free-flight job positions for employment in Singapore and Taiwan under the “Fly Free, Get a Job” programme. Ms. Trinuch said that this programme is a special initiative presented by the Ministry of Labour as a New Year gift to Thai people wishing to work overseas, at no cost. The Ministry coordinated with both associations to provide air tickets and waive personal expenses, including Overseas Employment Assistance Fund membership fees, at no cost. Eligible applicants must be Thai nationals aged 20–43, able to communicate in English, and hold a vocational diploma (Higher Vocational Certificate) or a bachelor’s degree. The Minister of Labour provided further details: For Singapore, the positions are in the production line, open to all genders, with a salary of 36,000 Baht per month, and employers will […]
December 17, 2025 – Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, led a delegation of the Ministry of Labour’s executives to Songkhla Province to inspect the “Repair, Rebuild, and Restore Wellbeing, Creating Jobs” activities organised by the Songkhla Skill Development Institute 12. Attending the visit were Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Somsak Prommadam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General. During the visit, the Permanent Secretary encouraged those affected by the southern floods and reaffirmed that the Ministry of Labour stands alongside the people at all times and will not stop working until all workers can return to everyday lives and livelihoods. The visit took place at Wat Khok Saman Khun, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that the “Repair, Rebuild, and Restore Wellbeing, Creating Jobs” initiative originated from the severe flooding in the southern region in November, which caused widespread hardship, particularly for independent workers who suffered immediate losses of work tools and income. The Ministry of Labour recognises this hardship and upholds the principle of never abandoning Thai people in any situation. Accordingly, […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, travelled to Sa Kaeo Province to encourage residents in four districts affected by the Thai–Cambodian border clashes at the province’s evacuation centres. The Labour Minister said that she has been closely monitoring the situation since the outbreak of the clashes and has been deeply concerned for people in all provinces bordering Cambodia. In this regard, she visited Sa Kaeo Province to offer support and encouragement, expressing confidence that the situation will improve in the near future. Ms. Trinuch added that, to demonstrate solidarity among civil servants and employees under the Ministry of Labour, she has instructed the Permanent Secretary of Labour to organise blood donation drives to build an emergency blood reserve amid the ongoing conflict. Reports indicate that many hospitals located along the Thai–Cambodian border, in almost every province, are facing critical blood shortages, and that in the event of further escalation, there may be insufficient blood supplies to care for both military personnel and civilians. Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that he has assigned Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to organise a blood donation […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, revealed that an earthquake with an epicentre off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture occurred yesterday (December 8, 2025) at approximately 23.15 hours local time in Japan (two hours ahead of Thailand), registering a magnitude of 7.2. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning of up to 3 metres along the coasts of Aomori, Iwate, and Hokkaido, and waves of approximately 1 metre along the coasts of Miyagi and Fukushima. Residents in these areas were advised not to approach coastal areas or river mouths until the warning was lifted. On December 9, 2025, at 02.30 hours, Japanese authorities ordered the evacuation of 114,092 people from the affected areas. Upon learning of the incident, the Labour Minister said she became deeply concerned about Thai workers in Japan and therefore instructed the Labour Attaché (Labour Affairs) and the Office of Labour Affairs in Japan to closely monitor the situation and continuously issue alerts to Thai workers through various communication channels, to ensure their maximum safety. Preliminary reports from Ms. Paravee Nakpipat, Labour Attaché (Labour Affairs) at the Office of Labour Affairs in Japan, indicate that […]
November 25, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, released an overview of the flooding situation in the southern region based on reports from agencies under the Ministry of Labour. According to these reports, 12 provinces, 105 districts, 632 sub-districts, 4,523 villages, and 740,405 households have been affected, with 1,966,843 people suffering hardships. Flooding remains ongoing in 10 provinces: Surat Thani, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. There have been 17 deaths, including one insured person under Section 40, 2 uninsured individuals, and the remaining cases are under verification. A total of 22,988 establishments and 309,368 employees have been affected, of which 10,797 establishments and 205,783 employees are covered by the Social Security system. Ms. Trinuch added that initial relief measures have already been deployed. She has ordered all agencies under the Ministry of Labour, referred to as the “Five Tigers of Labour”, to mobilise forces and assist the provinces, including evacuation efforts and transporting affected people to shelters. Additionally, the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Skill Development, has instructed all Skill Development Institutes and Offices in affected provinces to set […]
November 24, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, officially launched the national policy “Thais Must Have Jobs”, initiating a significant operation to address unemployment, one of the most critical issues affecting the stability of Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has set a target of securing over 150,000 jobs within 4 months, through cross-sector collaboration and a new, nationwide employment service model covering every province. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the issue of Thais having “no job” is more than just lost income. It is not merely an economic figure, but a sign of social vulnerability. Unemployment means a loss of income and stability. It can lead to numerous problems, such as family issues, social violence, drug problems, and even exploitation by scam networks that have become a global threat. Without work, people lose opportunity and hope, making them more vulnerable to crime. Therefore, what people need is not just employment figures, but security in life, which the Ministry of Labour must deliver. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong added that “Thais Must Have Jobs” is not a slogan but a responsibility that all sectors must collectively pursue […]
November 21, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening of a seminar on “Benefits of the Skill Development Fund under the Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 and its Amendments” for Fiscal Year 2026. The report was delivered by Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Skills Development. Attending the event were the Minister’s working group, Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, senior executives of the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Skill Development, business representatives, and 500 seminar participants. The event took place in Makkhawan Rangsan Room, 3rd floor, The Royal Thai Army Club. Ms. Trinuch revealed that the seminar on the benefits of the Skill Development Fund under the Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 and its Amendments, for Fiscal Year 2026, was organised to ensure that establishments in the Bangkok area understand the benefits of the Skill Development Fund and the processes for promoting skill development under the Act. The seminar […]
November 17, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, delivered policy directives to executives and personnel of the Department of Employment, both at central and regional levels, at the Thian Atchakul Conference Room. She reiterated the mission of securing employment for Thai people under the concept “Thais Must Have Jobs”, with the target of identifying 150,000 job positions within 4 months. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that one of the major national issues directly linked to the Ministry of Labour is that many people in the country “do not have jobs”, or simply put, are unemployed. Unemployment means having no income and no financial security, which can lead to family problems, social issues, drug problems, and even exposure to global scam networks. Unemployed people can easily become victims of these scams simply because they are desperate for work. Therefore, to effectively drive the “Thais Must Have Jobs” policy, it is essential to create a collaborative mechanism among the public, private, and education sectors to balance the labour market. This will be achieved through the Employment Service Centres for Thais, operating across four dimensions. Ms. Trinuch added that […]
October 23, 2025, 16.45 hours, Free Zone Office Building, Suvarnabhumi Airport – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, together with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, attended the ceremony to receive the body of Mr. Sonthaya Akkrasri, a Thai worker who lost his life in Israel during the Israel–Hamas conflict, after being held hostage since October 2023. Upon arrival at the Free Zone area in Suvarnabhumi Airport, Ms. Trinuch, along with her delegation, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and H.E. Dr Alona Fisher-Kamm, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, entered the Suvarnabhumi Airport cargo terminal to receive the remains. The Labour Minister and her team laid a wreath in tribute and observed a one-minute silence to pay their respects. The atmosphere was deeply sorrowful as officials and attendees honoured the late Thai worker before his body was taken by vehicle to be reunited with his family in Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Ms. Trinuch stated, “Today is another day of sorrow, losing one of our fellow Thai workers who went abroad seeking […]
October 8, 2025 — Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, has ordered an urgent investigation into the case of a Thai chef who reportedly died in Cambodia after being denied medical treatment. According to an initial report from the Social Security Office in Sa Kaeo Province, the deceased was a native of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and had previously been employed by a private limited partnership company in Thailand. Records show that the individual had made social security contributions for only two periods, the latest being in May 2024, with no further payments thereafter. A review of the Department of Employment’s database found no record of overseas employment registration, indicating that the individual had traveled to work abroad independently, without going through official channels of the Ministry of Labour. The person was also not a member of the Fund to Assist Job Seekers Working Abroad. As Thailand does not have a labour attaché stationed in Cambodia, the Ministry of Labour is awaiting further confirmation and detailed information from the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh. Ms. Trinuch stated that she has instructed all relevant agencies to verify the deceased’s employment […]
October 2, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, delivered key policy directives to executives and officials of the Ministry of Labour, setting clear goals to address urgent and critical workforce challenges. These include tackling labour shortages, accelerating upskilling and reskilling for Thai workers, and enhancing workers’ welfare. The Labour Minister stressed that all initiatives must be implemented with transparency and accountability, with the overarching aim of improving the quality of life for all groups of workers. Present at the meeting were Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and senior executives of the Ministry of Labour. The occasion took place at the Ministry of Labour building in Bangkok. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong stated that one of the Ministry of Labour’s most pressing issues is the labour shortage in key industries, caused by the situation along the Thai–Cambodian border. To address this, the Ministry of Labour will expedite new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for recruiting additional migrant workers from other countries, such as Sri Lanka, and will also allow displaced persons from the conflict in Myanmar to work temporarily in Thailand […]
August 22, 2025, 09.00 hours – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, presided over a ceremony to deliver remarks of encouragement and support to the Thai youth delegation competing in the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition, prior to their departure on August 23, 2025, to the Philippines. Attending the event were Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. The event was held at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The ASEAN Skills Competition is an agreement among ASEAN Member States, whereby each country hosts the event in rotation every two years. The aim is to develop human resources and strengthen cooperation in vocational skills, ensuring competitiveness in the face of advancing technologies and alignment with international standards. The competition provides young people with the opportunity to advance as skilled professionals in the labour market, thereby enhancing the nation’s productivity and service capacity in the future. This year marks the 14th ASEAN Skills […]
September 12, 2025 – Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General, represented the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in receiving the 2025 Public Sector Excellence Award in the category of Public Sector Management Quality Award (PMQA) 4.0 – Advanced Level. The award was organised by the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), with Professor Emeritus Bowornsak Uwanno, a member of the Public Sector Audit and Evaluation Committee, presiding over the ceremony and presenting the award. Directors of bureaus, centres, divisions, and groups, as well as officials from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, attended to extend their congratulations at Challenger Hall, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Ms. Bunyawee stated that she was honoured to represent the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in receiving the PMQA 4.0 – Advanced Level Award from the OPDC. This award is given to government agencies that strive for excellence in public sector management, with a focus on efficient and effective organisational management, outstanding performance, best practices, and results that deliver real value to service recipients and stakeholders. She added that the […]
September 3, 2025 – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, presented the 6th ASEAN-OSHNET Awards for Outstanding Enterprises in Occupational Health and Safety, and officially opened the 12th ASEAN-OSHNET Conference, with Thailand honoured to host this year’s event. Lt. Cdr. Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, gave a report. Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Dr. Nuntachai Panyasurarit, Director of the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSH), and Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, also joined the occasion. The event was held at the Amari Bangkok Hotel. Mr. Pingkawin said that he was honoured that Thailand has been entrusted to host this year’s ASEAN-OSHNET Conference, which also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN-OSHNET. Over the years, Thailand has played a vital role in promoting occupational safety and health standards across the region. While the world of work faces new challenges from […]
July 12, 2025, 10.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of Vietjet Thailand Sky Career 2025. He was welcomed by Mr. Pinyot Phibulsonggram, Vice President of Commercial and Customer Service, along with the executive team of Vietjet Thailand, at Paragon Cineplex, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Mr Boonsong expressed his pleasure and honour in taking part in the Vietjet Thailand Sky Career 2025 event, organised by Vietjet Thailand, noting that it provides an essential platform for the public, especially young people, to explore career paths and opportunities in the aviation industry, a key sector with strong potential to drive Thailand’s economic growth. He congratulated Vietjet Thailand for its rapid and sustained growth. He commended the airline’s clear commitment to supporting Thai labour, particularly by creating opportunities for youth to develop their potential, learn, and grow in a stable and sustainable career. As the Minister of Labour, he emphasized the Ministry of Labour’s focus on developing workforce skills that align with market demands, including professional, digital, and […]
