May 26, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over and witnessed the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on preventing the use of child labour and forced labour in key product sectors, including shrimp, fish, sugarcane, garments, and downstream products (such as fishmeal, fish oil, and animal feed). The MOU was signed in collaboration with 12 public and private sector agencies. Also in attendance were Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. The event was held at the 5th Floor Conference Room, Ministry of Labour Headquarters, aiming to enhance labour rights protection, build confidence among trade partners, and support […]
May 24, 2025, 13.00 hours – Ms. Thiamkae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, received the “Petch Kanok” Award in the “Justice” category for the year 2023–2024, presented by the Association of Film and Sound Program Producers. This honour recognizes exemplary individuals and organizations who embody virtue, sacrifice, and contributions to society and the nation. The award ceremony was presided over by Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, at Sunantanusorn Auditorium, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, U-Thong Nok Road, Bangkok. Ms. Thiamkae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, stated, “Today, I am honoured to receive the ‘Petch Kanok’ Award in the ‘Justice’ category for 2023–2024. This award recognizes distinguished individuals who have made moral and valuable contributions to themselves, their organizations, society, and the nation. It is presented to those with knowledge, vision, and leadership in labour administration that benefits both society and the country, truly deserving of recognition and praise.” “I sincerely thank the organizing committee and the chairs of the ‘Petch Kanok’ and ‘Kanok Nakarach’ awards for selecting me as a recipient. This award serves as a reminder to continue conducting myself […]
May 23, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, to preside over the opening ceremony of “JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani”. The event aims to promote employment for all target groups, including students, new graduates, the unemployed, and general workers. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, delivered the opening report. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Dr. Sansanee Saiyasanthi, Director of Pathum Thani Vocational College, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the event. Mr. Somkid Chanthamrik, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labor of Pathum Thani Province, students, and private sector companies joined in the welcome at the Pathummas Auditorium, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, stated, “I am delighted and honoured that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has entrusted me to preside over the opening of ‘JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani’ today. This initiative aligns with the 20-Year National Strategy, which emphasizes enhancing national competitiveness and developing human capital. […]
May 20, 2025, 13.30 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the press conference for the announcement of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2025, held at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour building. Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, gave a report. Also joining the occasion were Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, the Director of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, the […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, is closely monitoring and expediting the work of the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force, which was established under the Labour Minister’s directive. The task force is tasked with inspecting employment conditions, labour practices, forced labour or services, and the worst forms of child labour among migrant workers. The aim is to combat illegal labor, prevent unauthorized occupation of Thai jobs, and address illegal immigration, as well as protect Thai workers’ rights. The initiative involves strict enforcement of labour-related laws by integrating efforts from three core departments: the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. It also involves collaboration with 11 other state agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Royal Thai Police, the Military, and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), to conduct nationwide inspection operations. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that from December 18, 2024, to April 30, 2025, the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force conducted 20 inspection rounds, covering […]
May 10, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, together with Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and a delegation traveled to the Republic of Korea to attend the 7th APEC Human Resource Development Ministerial Meeting, held in Jeju Island from May 9–16, 2025. The mission also aims to strengthen Thailand’s comprehensive labour cooperation abroad. Mrs. Sirirat Srichart, Labour Minister-Counsellor at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, welcomed the delegation. The first stop was in Seoul. Mr. Phiphat visited Thai workers at Lemongrass Thai, the branch in Gangnam. The restaurant is a popular Thai restaurant chain under Seyeon FNC Co., Ltd., with 13 branches across South Korea. Mr. Phiphat encouraged the Thai workers to work diligently and save money, avoid drugs and vices, work legally to ensure stable income and continuous protection under both Thai and Korean social security systems, and improve job and language skills to qualify for E-7 visas, which offer higher wages, better career opportunities and ultimately, a better quality of life. In a discussion with Mr. Park Bong Soo, CEO of Seyeon FNC, Mr. […]
May 2, 2025, at 14.30 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, visited Phuket FantaSea Public Company Limited in Kathu District, Phuket, to inspect the management of migrant workers. This tourism-oriented company employs a diverse international workforce. The Minister encourages employers to hire legally and actively promote social security inclusion for migrant workers. He was accompanied by Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour. Mr. Phiphat emphasized that integrating migrant workers into the social security system is more than worker protection—it’s a key pillar for sustainable economic growth in tourist regions. Migrants in the system receive healthcare, compensation, and other legal benefits, while employers enjoy legal certainty, enhancing Phuket’s image as a world-class tourism destination. At Phuket FantaSea, out of 902 employees, 195 are migrant workers (21.6%), all of whom are registered under Section 33 of the Social Security Act, demonstrating a model of legal and effective migrant labour management. According to the Phuket Provincial Labour Office, there are currently over 135,000 registered migrant workers in Phuket. Of these, more than 120,000 are from four main countries: Myanmar, Laos, […]
On April 20, 2025, at 13.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the meeting of the heads of departments under the Ministry of Labour in Trang Province to inspect, follow up and drive 100 percent of foreign workers in the social security system. Mr. Songklod Sawangwong, Governor of Trang Province, welcomed the delegation. Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Air Chief Marshal Athikun Kongmee, Advisor to the Minister on Illegal Worker Management, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, and Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phatthawut Phesala, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Surasit Srikaew, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, and heads of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Trang Province, joined the meeting at the Trang Skill Development Office meeting room, Kantang District, Trang Province. In Trang Province, there are 14,806 foreign workers, 7,331 of whom have registered as insured persons. Before the meeting, the Minister of Labour and his team viewed the products of occupational groups that have been promoted […]
On April 18, 2025, at 13.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to receive a letter from over 10 rider and platform representatives, expressing their opposition to the draft of the Independent Labour Promotion and Protection Act B.E. … The groups oppose this because they view the act as benefiting capitalists while reducing workers’ rights, especially platform workers. They also called on the Ministry of Labour to expedite the protection of all platform workers fairly, including the unclear rights to protection, group formation, and negotiation, which is a result of the definition that divides independent workers into “freelance” and “semi-freelance” occupations, which does not reflect the reality of workers who often work in multiple occupations, with limited access to funds, and a lack of stable security for some occupations. They also called on the Ministry of Labour to truly accept labour participation by listening to and using their opinions to improve the law. Mr. Manas Kosol, Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Kritkrai Nasamyont, Legal Advisor, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives of the Ministry […]
On April 2, 2025, at 13.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the meeting to determine occupational health and safety measures for large construction businesses in Bangkok and surrounding areas, No. 1/2025. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, representatives from government agencies, construction project owners, contractors, and construction safety specialists attended the meeting in full force at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development Building. Due to the collapse of the bridge structure on Rama II Road, the Ministry of Labour has urgently implemented proactive measures to prevent a similar incident from happening again. Therefore, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare organized a meeting of relevant agencies to determine occupational health and safety measures for large construction businesses in Bangkok and surrounding areas. The meeting was attended by government agencies, state […]
On March 29, 2025, at 13.00 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, chaired the War Room Meeting of the Coordination and Assistance Center for Workers Affected by the Earthquake No. 1/2025 to determine measures to provide assistance and compensation to workers affected by the earthquake. Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, Second Lieutenant Somsak Phromdam, and Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, Inspector-Generals of the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Nanthinee Sapsiri, Efficiency Advisor, Social Security Office, Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labor, along with executives of the Ministry of Labour, and officials from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, attended the meeting at the Coordination and Assistance Center for Workers Affected by the Earthquake, 1st floor, Ministry of Labour Building, and held online. The said meeting provided information about the earthquake […]
On March 22, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to chair the opening ceremony of the 30th National Skills Competition and the 10th National Skills Competition for the Disabled. Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General and Acting Legal Advisor, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the ceremony. Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, reported to the Phoenix Room, Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, gave a speech after the competition. He said that the National Skills Competition and the National Skills Competition for the Disabled are missions of the Department of Skill Development under the Ministry of Labour. The competition is organized as a platform for Thai and foreign participants to showcase their skills. The 30th National Skills Competition is a platform to select youths to represent the Thai national team to participate in the 14th ASEAN […]
On March 4, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, welcomed Mr. Yoav Ben Tzur, Minister of Labour of the State of Israel, Ms. Orna Sagiv, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, and a delegation, on the occasion of a visit to Thailand to discuss expanding the quota of Thai workers to Israel, including the agricultural, construction, hotel, and nursing sectors. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Air Chief Marshal Athikun Kongmee, Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives from the Ministry of Labour joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat thanked the Israeli government for helping the five Thai hostages return home safely. He asked the Israeli government to help expedite the release of the remaining Thai workers and track down the bodies of the deceased Thai workers to return to their home country. Mr. Phiphat continued that Thailand and Israel agreed to […]
On February 20, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the seminar opening on benefits from the Labour Skill Development Fund. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, also joined the event. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report. In addition, executives from the Ministry of Labour and officials from business establishments in the Bangkok area joined the ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, Bangkok Palace Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, said that the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Skill Development, is hosting a seminar on benefits from the Skill Development Fund to advise businesses to recognize the importance and comply with the Skill Development Promotion Act and to fully utilize the benefits from the Skill Development Fund. In addition, it supports business establishments in prioritizing employee skill development in accordance with the Skill Development Promotion Act to increase business capabilities, enabling them to reduce costs, increase production and service […]
On February 11, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned officers from the special task force “Trai Thep Phithak” to inspect the work of illegal foreign workers and human trafficking in Bangkok. The investigations uncovered 21 foreign workers in jobs reserved for Thai people. This integrated search followed the inspection plan of the project to inspect employment, employment conditions, forced labour or services, and the use of child labour in the worst form among foreign workers, which focused on protecting Thais whose jobs were taken by foreign workers, foreign workers working without permission, including monitoring human trafficking in the workforce by suppressing, arresting, and prosecuting foreign workers and employers and businesses that violate the law. “Currently, the Ministry of Labour is in the process of granting an exemption to Cambodian and Myanmar workers whose employers have submitted their list of names by February 13, 2025. The exemption will allow the workers to temporarily stay in Thailand and be allowed to work for 6 months in order to complete all procedures. As for Laotian and Vietnamese workers who have been permitted to work until February 13, 2025, they will be […]
On February 10, 2024, at 13.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, listened to policy recommendations for informal workers gathered from the “Federation of Informal Workers Seminar 2025” organized by the Federation of Informal Workers (Thailand), the Foundation for Labour and Employment Promotion, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, and the Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn University. He also joined the discussion on the “Ministry of Labour’s Direction and Policy for Developing the Quality of Life of Informal Workers.” Mrs. Kotchaporn Klakthongkham, President of the Federation of Informal Workers (Thailand) and co-organizing organizations, gave a report at the Century Park Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour places importance on the informal labour sector, as it is a key component of the economy. Currently, it is accelerating the promotion of the quality of life of informal workers through the “One Tambon, One Independent Occupation Group” policy to upgrade the products or services by independent occupation groups that participate with the Ministry of Labour from the standard level to the high level (premium), including enhancing products or services with the marketing principle (4P) for sustainable development. The participating groups […]
