On September 19, 2024, at 13.15 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, received 1,000 bags of rice from AISIN Group executives led by the President of Aisin Group, ASEAN Headquarters, Mr. Noriyuki Kitasato, President of Aisin Powertrain Thailand Co., Ltd., Mr. Masahiro Kamei, Executive Vice President of Aisin Powertrain Thailand Co., Ltd., Mr. Nattakul Mukda, and Director of Human Resources, Aisin Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., Mr. Narong Nosakul, who brought rice to the Ministry of Labour to help flood victims in the northern provinces. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives received the rice at the lobby on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour.
On September 17, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand, Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, and the delegation on the occasion of a meeting. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and executives from the Social Security Office, the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and the International Cooperation Bureau gave a welcome at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that Thailand and the Philippines have had a long-standing good relationship. This year marks the 75th anniversary. Currently, there are approximately 40,000 Filipino workers in Thailand, most of whom are in the education, academic, and entertainment sectors. He commended the Philippine skills development efforts for their success in sending Thai workers to work abroad, especially in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and America. As a result, he is interested in having the Department of Skill Development study methods to develop the workforce’s skills so that they can work abroad and meet the needs of the global labor market. Mr. Phiphat continued […]
On September 5, 2024, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, received the policy of the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, to chair the opening ceremony of the training for labour skill standards assessors in the Muay Thai trainer branch. Those who pass this training will be the people who will act as judges or evaluators for those who will become boxing teachers. Most of them are in the boxing industry. Some may be professional boxers, but due to their old age and experience, they have turned to being an assessor for people to become Muay Thai teachers. This training was held from September 5 to 7, 2024. The event was attended by the Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District Chief, Mr. Jakkrit Fangchonlajit, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Director of the Skill Development Institute 22, Mr. Wira Oun-ok, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The occasion took place at the Puranakhon Hotel, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, and the Labour Skill Standards Assessment Center at S. Phumipat Boxing Camp, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Mr. Aree said that today’s training was organized […]
On August 28, 2024, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the OSH Avenue International Conference 2024 (OAIC 2024) under the concept of “Foresight for Safety; Safety Transformation to The Future.” The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Director of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization), Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, labour ambassadors from three countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar, safety organizations from Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and Singapore, and safety networks from the government sector, private sector, state enterprises, as well as attendees and the media welcomed them at True Digital Park Grand Hall, Bangkok. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the OAIC is an essential platform for exchanging knowledge and innovations in occupational health and safety. The goal is to create a comprehensive learning center in Thailand to support all levels of stakeholders to be able to put it into practice and enhance the safety of all workers. The Ministry of Labour also focuses on developing in-depth knowledge, effective preventive measures, and connecting international […]
On August 19, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, received the award for the best government agency at the ministry level in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award for 2024. Committee member and Secretary-General of the Nichai Phatthana Foundation, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, presided over awarding the prize. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, joined in the event. Civil servants and staff of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour joined in congratulating the Social Security Office and the Department of Skill Development. They also received the award for the best government agency at the department level. The occasion took place at the meeting room, Building 15, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the award ceremony for the best government agency in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and related agencies to follow up on the resolution of the case of 700 Myanmar migrant workers who gathered to demand unpaid wages from their Chinese employers in the Rojana Industrial Estate, Prachin Buri Province on August 16. Initial investigations by the Ministry of Labour found that the problem was caused by the delay in the inspection process and the international money transfer from the parent company in China. Labour inspectors and company representatives discussed and paid employees 500 Baht each to alleviate their hardships on August 17, 2024. The company promised to improve financial supervision by paying wages in cash and having company representatives oversee them systematically, starting from August onwards. The payment date has been set for August 21, 2024, at the construction site. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that this Myanmar workers’ rally is under the law and took place in a private area, which can be controlled and did not escalate. On Monday, August 19, at 13.30 hours, labour inspectors […]
On August 15, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, welcomed the President of Electric Vehicles (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Dr. Sakda Siripatsopon, and the delegation on the occasion of a meeting to discuss the recruitment of electric vehicle drivers to support the expansion of electric vehicle projects in various areas. The meeting discussed the development of a curriculum to build skills for electric vehicle drivers to develop personnel who are electric vehicle drivers to have the knowledge and skills appropriate to perform their duties efficiently, as well as to raise the standards of electric vehicle drivers in the country. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Meeting Room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On August 14, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Chief Executive Officer of Thai Vietjet Air Joint Stock Company Limited, Mr. Woranee Laprabang, on the occasion of paying a courtesy call and discussing the promotion of increased employment in the aviation industry to promote tourism. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai and Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat thanked the executives of Thai Vietjet for paying a visit to the Ministry of Labour today and for discussing the request to increase the number of pilots and aircraft imported into the country so that workers have jobs and more income in the aviation industry. In this regard, the Labour Minister assigned the Director-General of the Department of Employment to discuss the details of the law with relevant parties about the possibility of announcing allowing foreign pilots to fly for a short period, such as six months, […]
On August 13, 2024, at 07.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin as a representative in the ceremony to present royal offerings and flowers as blessings on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s birthday on August 12, 2024, to express loyalty and gratitude, The occasion took place at the Royal Plaza, Dusit Palace.
On August 8, 2024, at 13.00 hours, in Hong Kong local time, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, and the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, held discussions with Thai restaurant operators, including the operator of ASURA Restaurant and Kun Thai Company, Mr. Wasan Singtabutra, and the operator of Thai Pai Dong and Decha Udon restaurant, Mr. Silpakorn Kaenmee. In this regard, the Consul-General in Hong Kong, Mr. Chaturon Chaiyakam, together with executives of the Ministry of Labour, also joined the discussion at the Siam Garden Thai Restaurant. In this regard, Thai food preparation and Thai cooks are fields in which Thailand is skilled and has expertise. There is the development of labour skills and standard labour skill testing, which makes employers confident in the potential of Thai workers. In addition, the Ministry of Labour also develops labour skills in each field, such as the elderly care field, various welding fields, especially high-pressure welders or underwater welding.
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 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, commenced the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Phuket” event. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, presided over the opening event. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, gave a report. The Deputy Governor of Phuket Province, Colonel Adul Chuthong, the Phuket Provincial Employment Officer, Mr. Phichit Singthongkham, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phuket gave a welcome. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, also joined the occasion at the Pago Design Hotel Phuket, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province. In addition, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, along with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour, also visited the activities within the event, including recruitment and direct interviews with employers/establishments in Phuket and neighboring provinces. There were a total of 52 companies with over 2,135 vacancies, such as shop staff, customer service staff, online marketing staff, chefs, waiters, technicians, electricians, and accountants. The event had recruitment for students, the disabled, and the elderly, presentations on “Essential Skills in the AI Everywhere Era,” as well as […]
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 23, 2024, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Thailand, Mr. Issa Abdullah Jaber Al-Alawi and the delegation on a courtesy call to congratulate the Labour Minister on the occasion of assuming the position and to discuss bilateral relations between Oman and Thailand, as well as ways to promote cooperation in the labour between the two countries. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives gave a welcome at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, thanked the Omani Ambassador to Thailand and his delegation for the honour of meeting him and the Ministry of Labour’s executives. He said that Oman has created opportunities for foreigners by employing over 1.5 million foreign workers. He took the opportunity to thank Oman for welcoming approximately 1,066 Thai workers to work there, most of whom work in the service sector, such as receptionists, traditional massage therapists, Thai chefs, and beauticians. This is a good opportunity for both countries […]
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 […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, provided the policy to the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) or TOSH to support safety networks in the private sector, educational institutions, and government agencies to create safety 24 hours a day. TOSH has coordinated the safety network in the southern region to upskill small business establishments. On July 13, 2024, the Deputy Director of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) or TOSH, Mr. Bancha Srithanauthaikorn, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn provided a safety policy for all workers. He emphasized TOSH as the main agency in creating safety 24 hours a day in the academic seminar on occupational health and safety in Songkhla Province, held by the TOSH from July 3 to July 4. It has also hosted a meeting of networks working on safety in the southern region. The participating network consists of teachers and academics from educational institutions in the southern region, establishments, and government agencies working on safety. Mr. Bancha continued that in the network meeting, measures were discussed to allow small SME establishments […]
