On January 28, 2025, at 16.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, as the president of the special task force to investigate employment, working conditions, forced labour or services, and the worst forms of child labour among foreign workers, to lead the special task force, “Trai Thep Phithak,” to inspect and arrest illegal foreign workers in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, gave a report after foreign workers were brought in for questioning, and the arrest was recorded at Phaya Thai Police Station, Ratchathewi District. He said that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, places importance on the work of foreign workers in the country. He has set up a special task force called “Trai Thep Phithak” to look after and protect Thais whose jobs have been taken by foreign workers, to prevent foreigners from working without permission, and to address human trafficking in the workforce by cracking down on, arresting, and prosecuting foreign workers, employers, and establishments who break the law. Today, the special task force, “Trai Thep Phithak,” inspected the work of […]
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 January 14, 2025, 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. Representatives from the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel also attended. Mr. Avi Dicter thanked the Minister of Labour and his delegation for visiting Israel. He informed them that the quota for hiring Thai workers in the agricultural sector to work in the State of Israel in 2025 has increased by 13,000 positions.
On January 7, 2025, at 13.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, welcomed the Employers Confederation of Thai Agriculture and Business Industry led by Mr. Suwit Sripian, Director of the Employers Confederation of Thai Agriculture and Business Industry (Council 8), Social Security Committee No. 14, Employers’ Section, for New Year’s greetings for 2025. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
On December 22, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, paid a visit to the “Repair, Create, and Happiness” Center by the Department of Business Development,” which supported the people and workers affected by the recent flooding in Songkhla Province. Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, reported the objectives of establishing the “Repair, Create, and Happiness Center.” Mr. Chotinrin Koetsom, Governor of Songkhla Province, gave a welcome speech and reported on the disaster-affected areas of Songkhla Province. Civil servants and officials from the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province joined in giving a welcome at Paisarn Electronics, Hat Yai Branch (Khlong Wa), Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. After the visit, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, said that he was pleased to visit Songkhla Province and have the opportunity to meet and give encouragement to the people during this difficult time. He assigned the Department of Skill […]
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, spoke about the Super Poll Research Center, which presented the survey results on the evaluation of the Ministry of Social and Economics’ performance. The survey was a case study that sampled people in all professions nationwide on topics such as project implementation and included a total of 1,156 samples for statistical analysis. The survey took place between December 10 to 14, 2024. One of the questions asked about the top three ministers of the Ministry of Social Affairs that survey participants were most satisfied with. The results showed that the Ministry of Labour, represented by Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, was ranked second, with a score of 7.41 out of 10. The score was a reflection of improved social security benefits, supporting employment and career opportunities for the people, promoting income, workplace safety, and welfare for workers, caring for people with disabilities and the elderly, and promoting skills development and training in new technologies for workers, for example. Ranked in first place was Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, who scored 7.52. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, reported that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labour, expedited the monitoring of Thai workers going to work abroad in order to generate income for the country and promote employment among Thais. From January to November 2024, over 86,000 Thais have been permitted to work abroad, sending back income through the Bank of Thailand amounting to 246,379 million Baht, which is considered a very high value. Currently, 144,617 Thais are working in 134 countries worldwide. The five countries with the most Thai workers are Taiwan, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Israel, and Malaysia, respectively. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the income and benefits that Thai workers receive while working abroad, many people do not know how to apply for benefits when they return to Thailand, such as income tax refunds, old-age pensions, and claiming outstanding wages from employers. Many countries where Thai people work will provide these benefits according to their laws, especially Taiwan, which employs the most Thai workers. For example, applying for old-age benefits from the Labour Insurance Fund for Thai workers in the manufacturing […]
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 November 21, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, along with Mr. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor; Ms. Marasri Jairangsee, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office; the Social Security Board (14th group); advisors; and relevant executives and officials from the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office, held discussions with executives of the e-Estonian Briefing Centre in Tallinn, Estonia. The discussions focused on modern data integration in labor, digital innovation, and the study of e-voting systems to improve accessibility for citizens. Mr. Phiphat stated that the presentation highlighted Estonia’s advancements and reforms in its digital systems, particularly its ability to manage extensive data networks (X-Road), linking over 100,000 databases and enabling seamless data exchange. Estonia’s use of electronic cards and initiatives to increase birth rates and address labor shortages through universal employment on online platforms were also emphasized. Currently, the system has consolidated employment information for approximately 32,500 companies. Estonia’s citizen-centered digital service management and cross-sectoral data integration were presented as a model of innovation. These insights could significantly benefit the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office by expanding perspectives on leveraging […]
On November 20, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the Estonian Social Insurance Board (SIB) in Tallinn, Estonia. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Estonia this time was to study and exchange information about the social security system of Estonia, including the management of payment of various benefits and good practices of Estonia. Discussions focused mainly on the application of digital technology and the linkage of social security data with other agencies involved in providing services that provide assistance and compensation for all ages using big data. Services range from newborns, providing child support benefits up to 18 years old, unlimited number of people, calculating parental income, collecting educational data, calculating the pay of employees and providing opportunities for the unemployed, to managing income […]
On November 19, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the EQT Fund Management in Stockholm, Sweden. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason that he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Sweden this time was to study and exchange investment perspectives on the role and benefits of investing in private equity assets, by listening to a presentation on the investment process and strategies in private equity assets in which EQT Fund Management has expertise, namely the Global Private Infrastructure and Global Private Equity groups. Mr. Phiphat added that this discussion also followed up on the performance of the funds that the office is investing in, which was found to be in the investment period and had received […]
On November 18, 2024, at 13.30 hours local time in Sweden, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the Swedish Pension Agency in Stockholm, Sweden. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason that he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Sweden this time was to study and observe. Importantly, they took this opportunity to exchange information on pension system development guidelines. There were three topics of study and discussion: pension management to ensure sufficiency for all citizens, sustainable pension investment management, and communication and the use of technology and digital innovation to facilitate public understanding in providing services to insured persons. The parties exchanged ideas on pension system development to suit the changing demographic situation in Thailand, which currently has a rapidly aging population, […]
On November 14, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the support for laid-off employees in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He said that Funai (Thailand) Co., Ltd., located at 835 Moo 18, Ban Sap Muang, Pak Chong – Lam Sam Phung Road, Tambon Chan Thuek, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, is an establishment that produces radio, television and electrical equipment parts and sends them to the parent company in Japan. The company announced its permanent closure on November 14, following the head office (Japan) having declared bankruptcy to the court in Japan, causing a total of 831 employees to be laid off. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, was assigned to instruct the agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, to go to the area together with the provincial agencies to support employees affected by the company’s closure, so that employees will receive benefits according to the law promptly. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut said that he received a report from the Labour Officer of Nakhon Ratchasima Province yesterday (November 13, 2024), that agencies […]
On November 8, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the bodies of the four Thai workers, Mr. Akkapol Wannasai, Mr. Prahyat Pilasram, Mr. Thana Tijantuek, and Mr. Kawisak Papanang, who died in a rocket attack from Lebanon to the northern Israeli city of Metula on October 31, 2024, were sent by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv yesterday (November 7, 2024) at 21.55 hours local time on Israel Airlines flight LY 081, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport today (November 8, 2024) at 14.05 hours. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to represent the Ministry of Labour in the ceremony to receive the bodies of the Thai workers back from the State of Israel by laying wreaths by the Labour Minister and the Permanent Secretary of Labour to express their condolences. The Ambassador of the State of Israel to Thailand, Ms. Orna Sagiv, also participated in laying wreaths in order. The bodies of the four deceased will be moved to their […]
On October 4, 2024, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, executives from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, along with the delegation and the skilled workers team from 8 northern provinces, went to Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province to assist flood victims. Mr. Phiphat said that amid the flooding situation, the Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Director-General have worked with the heads of provincial government agencies, the government sector, the private sector, and volunteers in the area. This is the second time that they have come to help with the flooding in Chiang Rai Province. They are concerned about the villagers and fellow workers who are still affected by the disaster. The water is still flooding houses and damaging workplaces. The Labour Minister and his team have brought relief bags from the Ministry of Labour and consumer goods from the labour network businesses to distribute them as an initial measure. […]
