Mrs. Passana Puttukumpol, Minister Counsellor presided over Thai-Korea Songkran Festival 2013 on Sunday 14 April 2013 at Hawarang Park, Ansan City, South Korea.
January 13, 2026, 14.30 hours – Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, welcomed Ms. Dena Brownlow, Political Counsellor of the Embassy of the United States of America in Thailand, and her delegation, on the occasion of a courtesy visit and official discussions on the labour situation in Thailand. Also attending were Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wichit Intaracharoen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, along with executives of the Ministry of Labour and relevant agencies. The meeting was held in the Permanent Secretary’s Reception Room, on the 7th Floor of the Ministry of Labour Building. Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that, on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, he was delighted to welcome Ms. Dena Brownlow, Political Counsellor of the U.S. Embassy in Thailand, and her delegation on this visit. Thailand and the United States have long enjoyed close and friendly relations. The Ministry of Labour, as the principal agency responsible for workforce development, employment promotion, social security provision, labour protection, and the prevention and resolution of issues relating to victims of labour trafficking and […]
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 […]
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 […]
December 6, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the “Social Security Cares for the Insured” project. Attending the event were Ms. Patcharee Salasillapa, Deputy Governor of Sa Kaeo Province, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour and the Social Security Office, representatives of establishments, insured persons, and officials. The event was held at the Sa Kaeo Provincial Administrative Organisation, Sa Kaeo Province. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, said that the term “Social Security” is not merely about making monthly contributions, but about building a strong “safety net” for insured persons from birth to the end of life. From the very beginning, Social Security provides benefits such as antenatal care, childbirth expenses, and child allowances up to age 6. In times of illness, insured persons have access to medical facilities without worrying about treatment costs. During periods of unemployment, income-replacement benefits help provide support, and upon retirement, a gratuity or pension serves as a final source of savings. The Minister of Labour stated […]
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 15, 2025, at 08.30 hours – Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Policy Dialogue on “Resilient Supply Chains and Inclusive Growth in a Changing World of Work”. He was joined by Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization, and Michaela Friberg-Storey, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand, at the Pullman King Power Hotel in Bangkok. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that this meeting provides an important platform for exchanging ideas and experiences in promoting decent work throughout supply chains across the Asia–Pacific region, which plays a vital role in the global economy. Thailand’s key industries, including electronics, automotive, agriculture, and food, are all deeply integrated into global supply chains, generating employment for millions of workers Mr. Samat further noted that over the past three years, the Ministry of Labour has taken concrete steps to raise labour standards in line with international benchmarks. These include ratifying ILO Convention No. 144 on Tripartite Consultation and Convention No. 155 on Occupational Health and Safety, improving […]
September 1, 2025, at 08.30 hours – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, presented certificates of honour and cash prizes to young competitors, along with plaques of appreciation to supporters of the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition, held in the Republic of the Philippines. Mr. Jakkrapong Sumetchotimetha, Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr Sutthikiat Weerakitpanich, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Acting Permanent Secretary of Labour, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, Mr. Sakdanat Sontisakdyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour also joined the ceremony which took place at the Ballroom Wing, Bangkok Palace Hotel, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, said, “I would like to extend my congratulations to all medal recipients and commend the 34 young competitors, along with the 29 experts, who have given their utmost effort. This achievement highlights the talent and capability of Thai youth, whose […]
Putrajaya, Malaysia, August 26, 2025, 14.00 hours local time, – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, assigned Mr. Jakkrapong Sumetchotimetha, Advisor to the Labour Minister, to hold discussions on labour affairs with H.E. Ms. Lada Poomat, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia. Also present were Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Tharinee Limchularat, Minister Counsellor (Labour Affairs), and officials from the Labour Office in Malaysia. The meeting took place at Rebung Chef Ismail2 Restaurant in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
August 9, 2025 – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, presided over the “Repair, Rebuild, Relieve” initiative in Nan Province, where he met with and offered encouragement to flood-affected residents. Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretariat to Labour Minister, Mr. Banjong Khunphet, Deputy Governor of Nan Province, Major General Bunyarit Kasetwetin, Commander of the 38th Military District, Suriyapong Camp, Nan Province, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, joined the occasion. Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, reported on the objectives of the meeting. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour, senior Ministry officials, provincial leaders, military personnel from the 38th Army Circle, and volunteers from local businesses who helped provide repair services to the community joined the occasion. The event was held at Wat Don Mun in Du Tai Subdistrict, Mueang District. Mr. Pongkawin explained that Tropical Storm Wipha had caused severe flooding across 14 districts, 84 subdistricts, and 695 villages in Nan, affecting 33,681 households (90,208 people) and damaging approximately 141,795 rai of farmland, along with flash floods and landslides in several northern and […]
August 4, 2025, 11.30 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the Workshop for Officials in the Prevention and Suppression of Forced Labour or Services and Labour Trafficking for Fiscal Year 2025. Also in attendance were Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongpan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pongthep Phetsoms, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare. Ms. Nomita Wyant, Inspector-General of the Social Security Office, along with executives, officials from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and guests. Ms. Sopana Boon-Long, Director of the Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, delivered the report. The event took place at the Grand Panorama Room, 14th Floor, The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Boonsong stated that he was honored to preside over the opening of this important workshop for officials working on the prevention and suppression of forced labour, forced services, and labour trafficking. The government and the Ministry of […]
July 14, 2025, 11.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, welcomed Dr. Phot Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, and his delegation for a discussion on collaboration between the Ministry of Labour and the Thai Chamber of Commerce in preparation for a Job Fair to be held as part of the Thailand-China Corporate Expo 2025. Also attending the meeting were representatives from the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Enterprise Trade Association, along with Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ms. Niyada Saneeymanomai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, as well as executives and relevant agencies. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary of Labour expressed full support for the initiative, noting that the Ministry of Labour is happy to collaborate as the event will play a key role in reducing unemployment and promoting domestic investment, both of which are directly linked to the country’s workforce. He assigned all departments under the Ministry of Labour to participate by setting up booths in line […]
July 1, 2025 – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, announced that the Cabinet has acknowledged the resolution of the Wage Committee regarding the Minimum Wage Rate (Notification No. 14), as proposed by the Ministry of Labour. The new rates will take effect on July 1, 2025. Key highlights are that the minimum daily wage is being adjusted to 400 Baht in three groups: Bangkok – all types of businesses. Hotel businesses nationwide that are classified under types 2, 3, and 4 under the law, excluding type 1 hotels, which only offer accommodation with fewer than 50 rooms. Entertainment establishments as defined by law, nationwide, that serve food, alcohol, or beverages, such as nightclubs, pubs, bars, massage parlours, and karaoke bars. Mr. Boonsong stated that this wage increase is the result of collaboration between the government, employers, and employees, based on principles of fairness and inclusivity, to ensure that business operations can continue. At the same time, workers receive adequate and appropriate income. The objective is to improve the overall quality of life for workers, aligning with current living costs, while maintaining a balance that allows businesses to remain […]
