October 13, 2025, 08.00 hours — Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, joined members of the Cabinet in a wreath-laying ceremony to pay tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) on the occasion of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Day, observed on October 13, 2025. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who led Cabinet members in laying wreaths before the royal statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as an expression of deep gratitude and remembrance of His Majesty’s boundless benevolence. The event took place at the King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Memorial Park, Phitsanulok Road, Dusit District, Bangkok.
October 6, 2025, at 10.00 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over a press conference announcing the launch of the “e-WorkPermit” system, part of the Outsourcing Service Project for producing work permits and providing application and employment notification services for foreign workers. Joining the event were Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Lt. Cdr. Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, and other senior executives. The event took place at the press conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Ms. Trinuch announced that the Ministry of Labour has developed the “e-WorkPermit” electronic work permit system to provide round-the-clock online service (24 hours a day). The system covers every step of the process, from submitting applications, checking status, and receiving approvals to obtaining the work permit, without the need for in-person contact with officials. This initiative aligns with the government’s digital transformation policy to elevate public service efficiency. The “e-WorkPermit” system is a key component of the Outsourcing […]
On January 14, 2025, at 10.00 hours local time in Israel, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ms. Pannabha Chandraramya, Ambassador of Thailand to Israel, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Kittithana Srisuriya, Minister Counselor (on Labour) and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, discussed official matters with Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Jerusalem, Israel. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he and his deletion traveled to Beit Hilkia Moshav, where they were welcomed by Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Together, they visited Leafresh Farm, a hydroponic vegetable farm. They met with 15 Thai worker representatives and learned about smart agriculture, which is the production and distribution of healthy fresh vegetables grown in a unique greenhouse using hydroponic technology, where computerized systems control water quality measurement points, process and manage temperature levels, and add fertilizers and nutrients. They then met with Mr. Avi Dicter, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, along with representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Interior and the Ministry […]
On November 25, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined a discussion with 13 of Thailand’s leading recruitment companies at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he, along with the executives of the Ministry of Labour, was pleased to have the discussion with the 13 recruitment companies today. The session included the exchange of data linkage to increase the placement of skilled workers, which is expected to increase employment and internships for all ages by over 800,000 positions per month on the Thai Mee Ngan Tam website. He requested cooperation from all 13 recruitment companies, namely, JobBKK.com Co., Ltd., JobsDB (Thailand) Co., Ltd., JobTopGun Co., Ltd., JobMyWay Co., Ltd., Adecco Consulting Co., Ltd., Persolkelly HR Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Scout Out Co., Ltd., Manpower Professional and Executive Co., Ltd., Internships (Thailand) Co., Ltd., […]
On October 13, 2022, at 06.45 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the merit-making ceremony and offered food to 89 monks, on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, on October 13 2022. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and his wife presided over the occasion. The Cabinet members and their spouses attended the event at the Santi Maitree Building and in front of the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government Houses. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 13 October 2022
On September 20, 2022, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting, which was registered (GPF) No. 6/2022. The occasion took place at the GPF Meeting Room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Rama 9 Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. The meeting considered the investment plan of Kasikorn Asset Management, the investment plan of MFC Asset Management, investment in foreign investment funds of Kasikorn Asset Management, fund transactions with related persons of Kasikorn Asset Management, fund transactions with related persons of MFC Asset Management, and the performances of Kasikorn Asset Management and MFC Asset Management. It also scheduled the GPF meeting No. 7/2022 (off-site meeting), the draft contract appointing the GPF’s investment management company, and the appointment of a committee on the price of hiring a management company for the GPF’s membership registrations. ++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 September 2022
On August 3, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting which was registered (GPF) No. 3/2022. The meeting considered general requirements and specific requirements and duties of the GPF’s investment management companies. The occasion took place at The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Rama 9 Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. ————————- Division of Public Relations
On August 17, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting which has been registered (GPF) No.4/2022. Related agencies also attended meeting online at the GPF meeting room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Rama 9 Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. The meeting considered the plan for organizing training for member development and announcing the recruitment of people to be selected to be employees of the GPF Office. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 August 2022
On June 28, 2022, at 08.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suthamanuswong assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to attend the meeting to elect members for the 13th Government Permanent Employee Registered Provident Fund (GPEF) Committee. The occasion took place at the Swissôtel Le Concorde. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour was elected as the Chairman of the 13th Government Permanent Employee Registered Provident Fund (GPEF) Committee. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2022
On November 9, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the 13th Social Security Committee Meeting No. 23/2021 at the Amphol Singhakovin Meeting Room, 6th Floor, Administration Building, Social Security Office. The meeting took place via conference. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, also attended the meeting. The important meeting resolutions were as follows: 1. Approval of the 3-year government action plan by the Social Security Office (2020-2022) and the revised version for 2022 by adding an ad hoc plan to develop the Social Security Office from the COVID-19 situation. 2. Approval to adjust the plan to develop an information database system to assess the results and effects of the three-year working capital (2020-2022) of the Social Security Fund. The adjustment is from the original project to develop an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as a system for applying for dental benefits. 3. Approval to add the powers and duties of the Provincial Social Security Subcommittee. 4. Approval to cancel the order on appointing a subcommittee to […]
On September 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the implementation of compensation payments to insured persons under Section 33 in the 13 provinces dark red, comprising Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. He said that on September 27 to 28, the Social Security Office will transfer money to insured persons under Section 33 comprising 3.02 million people, who will receive compensation of 2,500 Baht each. Mr. Suchart further said that he would like to emphasize for insured persons who have not received the remedies to hurry and link their PromptPay bank account number to their ID card so that the bank can transfer the money to the PromptPay account. In addition, insured persons who were left out, but are in the relevant areas and have not received compensation, can submit a right to review by downloading the request form to review rights at the Social Security Office’s website at www.sso.go.th. Insured persons must fill out the information completely and send it via registered mail to the Social […]
On August 24, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, reported the first round of payment for remedies to insured persons under Section 39 in 13 provinces, covering nine types of businesses, amounting to 5,000 Baht. The payments were made yesterday (August 23, 2021) to eligible insured persons in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla, with the addition of Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. There was a total of 1,123,746 transfers, with 1,020,852 successful transfers and 102,894 unsuccessful transfers. The unsuccessful transfers were that 99,940 accounts weren’t linked to PromptPay, 1,412 were closed accounts, 972 people had no accounts, 11 people had accounts limited to certain criteria, 112 were incorrect accounts numbers, and 447 were unable to make the transfer. Mrs. Theanrat said that insured persons who have not received remedies due to unsuccessful transfer could check the list of unsuccessful transactions at the Social Security Office’s website on www.sso.go.th. If the money transfer is not successful because the insured person has not linked their PromptPay […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on transferring remedies to help insured persons affected by the announcement of “curfews” and “lockdowns.” He said that today (August 23, 2021), remedies would be transferred via PromptPay accounts linked to ID card numbers to Section 39 insured persons at 5,000 Baht each. The remedies will be paid to 1,123,746 people, amounting to over 5.6 billion Baht. The effort aims to alleviate the suffering and reduce living and daily expenses among insured workers. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin added that he was concerned about workers in the areas who have received remedies. He has instructed the Social Security Office (SSO) to accelerate the remedies transfer, but some insured persons have not received the remedies due to unsuccessful money transfers. The main reason was mostly that accounts had not been linked to PromptPay and an ID number. Therefore, he asked that insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40, eligible in the 29 provinces, including those missing from the past transfer cycle, check their accounts. If it shows that the money […]
On August 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, have seen the hardships and are concerned for the workers and entrepreneurs who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, there are measures to remedy those affected by the “lockdown” in the dark red areas in the 13 provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The measures cover nine types of business, namely construction, accommodation and food services, art activities, entertainment and recreation, and other service activities, to nine branches, with the addition of transportation and storage, wholesale and retail, automotive repair, administrative, and support activities, professional activities in science and academia, and information and communication activities. Mr. Suchart gave an overview of payment of remedies to insured persons under Section 33. Unsuccessful transfers in 13 provinces amounted to 233,730 cases. From the results of the remittance […]
On July 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that yesterday (July 20, 2021), the Cabinet approved a budget of 13.5 billion Baht to remedy workers and businesses following measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in the highest and strictest control areas in 10 provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. The measures cover nine types of business, namely construction, accommodation and food services, art activities, entertainment and recreation, and other service activities, to nine branches, with the addition of transportation and storage, wholesale and retail, automotive repair, administrative, and support activities, professional activities in science and academia, and information and communication activities. Mr. Suchart said that for Section 33 insured persons, in addition to receiving compensation for force majeure at 50 percent of wages, Thai nationals who are insured persons will receive additional support from the government for an additional 2,500 Baht per person. The compensation will be transferred via PromptPay, using the insured persons’ identification number only. Employers will receive compensation from the government according to the number […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that he was overall satisfied after the closure of the proactive Covid-19 screening center. A total of 132,912 insured persons, informal workers and general public got tested, to help slow down the spread of the infection and control outbreaks while waiting for vaccinations. On May 31, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the proactive Covid-19 screening in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. Following the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s instructions, the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Ministry of Public Health by the NHSO to conduct proactive Covid-19 screening under the “Workforce Fighting Together” program, free of charge. Today (May 31, 2021) was the last day of service, whereby the overall result of the proactive Covid-19 testing was satisfactory. Mr. Suchart said that the proactive Covid-19 testing at the first facility, the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) […]
