June 20, 2025, 14.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the Labour Graduate Service Efficiency Enhancement Project in Surat Thani Province for the fiscal year 2025. The project included the activities of United Labour Graduates, Volunteers for Community Development, and Uphold the Monarchy. The event was held at Wat Pa Tha Thai, Khlong Pha Subdistrict, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province, with opening remarks delivered by Mrs. Rattana Thawon, Surat Thani Provincial Labour Officer. Mr. Boonsong stated that the Ministry of Labour plays a key role in promoting employment, equipping citizens with occupational knowledge, enhancing labour skills, and ensuring that the workforce, both formal and informal, is protected and entitled to the benefits under the law. This is in line with the Ministry’s Fiscal Year 2025 policy, “Outstanding Social Security, Focus on Modern Skills, Employment for Thais, Safety Culture, Economic and Labour Stability.” He said that today marks a valuable occasion where agencies under the Ministry of Labour have organized the Labour Graduates Unite activity to engage with local communities and labour networks through public benefit development initiatives. This represents a […]
June 14, 2025 — Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Prime Minister Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has expressed deep concern for Thai workers currently in Israel and instructed the Ministry of Labour to closely monitor their safety. In response, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has launched immediate action focusing on three key areas: Closely monitoring the safety of Thai workers across all areas in Israel. Coordinating with employers and recruitment companies to prepare safe zones and evacuation plans in case of emergency. Urging all Thai workers to promptly report their current locations to the Labour Office in Tel Aviv or via relatives through the Department of Employment in Thailand to ensure an up-to-date system for rapid assistance when needed. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, stated that he had instructed the Labour Attaché in Tel Aviv to coordinate with all employers in Israel to establish safe zones for Thai workers. Workers are also advised to always carry important identification documents, avoid high-risk areas and public gatherings, and closely follow official government updates. Additionally, recruitment companies in Thailand have been advised to suspend the dispatch of new worker groups to […]
June 11, 2025, 14.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, and Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to represent the Ministry of Labour in receiving the body of the last deceased Thai hostage from the conflict in Israel. The delegation also laid a wreath in tribute. The event was attended by Ms. Chayika Wongnapachan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Devora Dorsman Yarkoni, Deputy Chief of Mission, Israeli Embassy, and senior officials from the Ministry of Labour, held at the Suvarnabhumi Airport cargo terminal in Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, had assigned him, along with the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and senior executives from all agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to represent the ministry in receiving the Thai worker’s body, repatriated by the Thai Embassy and arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 14.00 hours. A wreath from the Minister of Labour was also presented to express condolences. Mr. Aree added that on June 9, the Ministry of […]
June 8, 2025, 14.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the 37th National Occupational Health and Safety Fair, or Thailand Safe@Work 2025, under the theme “Fostering a Culture of Safety for a Sustainable Thai Society.” Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, the Director of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety and Health (TOSH), delivered the opening report. 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 Minister on Illegal Worker Management, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Dr. Kamthon Chipchai-Issara, Chairman of the TOSH Board, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam and Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The event drew participation from business representatives, government agencies, educational institutions, and workers from across the country at the Phoenix Hall, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Halls 11–12, Muang Thong Thani. Mr. Phiphat reaffirmed that […]
June 6, 2025, 14.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2025: More Than Just a Job Fair, an event designed to create job opportunities and promote sustainable income and careers for people of all ages and groups. Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, delivered the event overview. 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, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, along with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour also attended. The event was held at Halls 5–6, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour organized JOB EXPO THAILAND 2025 under the theme “More Than Just a Job Fair” to help people of all […]
May 14, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and other senior officials, visited the Republic of Korea to lead the “Thailand MOL Overseas Matching in the Republic of Korea” project in Seoul. The project aims to open new labour markets for Thai workers and promote legal overseas employment. Mr. Phiphat stated that over 35 South Korean companies and five industry associations joined the event, including the Specialty Contractors Association, which represents over 60,000 businesses across construction, services, and food industries. Twenty-one licensed Thai recruitment agencies also participated. The Ministry targets deploying no fewer than 10,000 Thai workers to South Korea this year. The event included business matching sessions, presentations by the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, and the Social Security Office, aimed at assuring South Korean employers that hiring Thai workers through official channels is “safe, transparent, and yields high-quality workers.” Mr. Phiphat emphasized that the initiative is more than a hiring event; it represents Thailand’s vision to promote legal overseas employment, increase opportunities, increase income, and safeguard Thai […]
May 14, 2025 – The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has taken another step toward opening the South Korean construction market to Thai workers. The Minister held formal talks with the Specialty Contractors Association of the Republic of Korea, a large organization representing over 56,000 member companies nationwide. Accompanying him were Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skills Development, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Yun Hak‑Soo, President of the Association, greeted Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and the delegation. He praised Thai workers for their high quality, diligence, positive attitude, and adaptability. Such workers are in great demand as South Korea’s rapidly aging society and dwindling interest among young Koreans have left the construction sector short‑staffed. In the discussions, Mr. Phiphat underscored Thailand’s readiness to supply qualified construction workers in trades South Korea urgently needs, such as rebar workers, welders, carpenters, and site supervisors/foremen. He said that the Ministry of Labour can provide end‑to‑end support: targeted training, skills testing, […]
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 9, 2025, at 14.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, together with 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 Minister on Illegal Worker Management, and the executives of the Ministry of Labour welcomed the Council from the Confederation of Thai Labour (CTL) and the Nation Building Labour Party led by Mr. Manas Kosol, the Council President, who came to present their proposals and concerns regarding the adjustment of the old age pension calculation formula and the transfer of health benefits for insured persons. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
On March 23, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the closing ceremony of the 30th National Skills Competition and the 10th National Skills Competition for the Disabled. He emphasized Thailand’s need to develop “human skills” to keep up with global technology and to be an important driving force in raising the country’s competitiveness. 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. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General and Acting Legal Advisor, along with executives from the Ministry of Labour, joined the occasion. Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report to the closing ceremony participants and over a thousand people watching the competition at the Phoenix Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition and Convention Center, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Phiphat said […]
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 […]
The Labour Minister commenced the Songkhla EV Skills Assessment Center and pushed forward with the “Credit Bank” to upgrade Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. On March 14, 2025, The Ministry of Labour, represented by the Department of Skill Development, moved forward in developing the Thai workforce to support the electric vehicle (EV) industry by opening a “Skill Standards Assessment Center” for Level 2 Electric Vehicle Maintenance Technicians. He also presented skill standard certificates to workers who passed the assessment to upgrade the potential of Thai workers for international competitiveness. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, along with Mr. Jirawat Maneechote, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Kaewpradab, President of Prince of Songkla University, executives, and heads of government agencies attended the event at the Electric Vehicle Development Center, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Skill Standards Assessment Center is an essential tool that helps enhance the potential of Thai workers. It is a source […]
On March 14, 2025, the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Employment, is moving forward to create employment opportunities for people in Songkhla Province, the economic center of the South. It has collaborated with business operators and the Prince of Songkla University to organize the “JOB FAIR 2025 @Songkhla” event. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, along with Mr. Jirawat Maneechote, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Kaewpradab, President of Prince of Songkla University, Mr. Kobchai Wongwaiyut, Songkhla Provincial Employment Officer, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne International Convention Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. Mr. Phiphat said that Songkhla Province is an important strategic area of the South. With special economic zones, it has the highest value of border trade in […]
On February 14, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, participated in the OECD Ministerial meeting on the topic of New Frontiers for Social Policy: Investing in the Future OECD in Paris, France. Mr. Phiphat spoke at the OECD Ministerial Meeting to OECD members and delegations and joined the sub-group meeting on Sustainable Financing of Social Protection with delegations from Spain, Estonia, Latvia, Mexico, Norway, and the Swiss Confederation. He said that Thailand believes that social investment in human resources is important and that human capital development is one of the most sustainable ways to cope with the challenges in a rapidly changing world. The Ministry of Labour oversees three key areas, that is labour, skills, and technology, divided into the following five issues. 1. Developing the workforce to support the new economy – Focus on upskilling and reskilling and preparing the workforce for AI, a digital economy, and a green economy. 2. Sustainable labour policies – Coping with an aging society, developing social security systems and old-age pensions, promoting gender […]
On February 9, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, to join the delegation with Mr. Maris Sngiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Orna Sagiv, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, to welcome the five Thai hostages who were released from Israel. The released Thai hostages returned to Thailand today at 07.35 hours on Emirates flight EK 374. The parents, relatives, and families of the workers were waiting to warmly welcome them back home amidst media representatives covering the news at Gate 10, Arrivals Terminal, Suvarnabhumi Airport. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, revealed that today, he, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, were assigned by Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, to welcome the five Thai hostages who were released from Israel back to Thailand. The five Thais included Mr. Watchara Sri-uan from Udon Thani Province, Mr. Phongsak Tanna from Buriram Province, Mr. Sathien Suwannakam from Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mr. Surasak Lamnao from Udon Thani Province, and Mr. Bannawat Sae […]
