On June 14, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to pay a visit to give encouragement and advice to 305 Thai workers who received training before traveling to work in Taiwan and Japan. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, participated in the visit to give encouragement. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and trainees attended the ceremony in the conference room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that working abroad legally creates opportunities for Thai workers to gain experience, have a stable income, and improve their quality of life. Before traveling to work abroad, there must be training for the Thai workers to equip them with knowledge and understanding so that they know the terms and conditions of the employment contract, employment conditions, customs, cultures, and traditions, as well as the channels for requesting help. Workers will understand their entitlements and protection according to the law, which will enable them to work with […]
On June 11, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, himself, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and representatives from the government, including employer and employee representatives, will travel to Geneva, in Switzerland, from June 11 – to 15, 2024, to participate in the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference. Thailand has been a founding member of the organization since 1919. In this meeting, the Ministry of Labour will be led by the Labour Minister. There is an agenda to meet with the International Labour Organization’s Director-General, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, to discuss government matters regarding labour as well. The main agenda for this year’s meeting includes the Ministry of Labour’s submission to ratify Convention No. 144 on Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards), 1976, for Thailand, which is considered to be an expression of Thailand’s intention to emphasize the transparency of the tripartite consultations that Thailand has always carried out, which drives the issue of social justice. The Minister of Labour is scheduled to state at the general meeting. Mr. Pairoj continued that, in […]
On June 10, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the meeting to prepare for driving operations in alignment with government policy regarding the minimum wage of 400 Baht. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the meeting via Zoom Cloud Meetings and at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the government, led by Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin, has a policy and goal to adjust the minimum wage to 400 Baht nationwide within 2024. The Cabinet passed a resolution on May 14, 2024, acknowledging the progress report on setting the minimum wage rate of 400 Baht equally throughout the nation. The Ministry of Labour issued an order at the Ministry of Labour’s Executive Meeting No. 3/2024 on May 8, 2024, at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, for Provincial Labour Offices to discuss with the Provincial Chamber of Commerce and the Provincial Industrial Council to […]
On June 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the overall labour situation based on the data of April 2024 by the Labour Economics Division under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour. Currently, 11,857,864 workers are insured under the social security system. Insured persons under Section 33 increased by 1.70 percent compared to the same month of 2023, when there were 11,659,514 people, but a decrease of 0.21 percent compared to March 2024, when there were 11,882,607 people. Mr. Pairoj added that in Thailand’s unemployment situation, 228,840 unemployed people were registered in the social security system in April 2024. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 0.93 percent, and compared to March 2024, an increase of 4.74 percent. The unemployment rate in the social security system in April 2024 was 1.89 percent. The number of insured persons registering for unemployment through the online system for registering and reporting insured persons for unemployment was 84,401 people, which decreased from March 2024 by 766 people or by -0.90, and a drop from the same period of 2023 by 3,220 […]
On May 30, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarnb, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on a courtesy call to introduce himself, discuss and understand the current priorities of the Ministry of Labour. The parties also discussed existing labour cooperation and possibilities for future collaboration with the Ministry of Labour. This includes the PROMISE project supported by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation to increase suitable employment and improve the living conditions of migrant workers. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended at Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s executives were delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on their visit to the Ministry of Labour today. Currently, there are approximately 179 […]
On May 26, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Wichit Intaracharoen, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, visited Israel to meet the Ministers of the Interior, Labour, and Agriculture of Israel. They also visited Thai workers. The Ambassador of Thailand to Israel, Miss Pannabha Chandraramya, gave a welcome. Mr. Phiphat said that he and his delegation just arrived in Tel Aviv. They had lunch at Makom Shel Basar restaurant, and their first meal was approximately 14.00 hours, which is 18.00 hours in Thailand. There has been a warning of a major rocket launch into Tel Aviv, Israel. The sound of the iron dome’s firing could be clearly heard. “The fact that my group and I have only just arrived in Tel Aviv and have seen rockets being fired into Tel Aviv without a serious incident occurring shows the strength of the Israeli air defense system. While my group and I were eating, a siren sounded. There […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, spoke about the progress in supporting Thai workers affected by the unrest in Israel. The Ministry of Labour has paid 50,000 Baht in aid under the relief project to 9,309 eligible people and their families out of the 9,384 applicants, representing 99.34 percent, for a total of 465,450,000 Baht. It has also paid money from the fund to help workers working abroad, from 9,892 people, from 11,101 people who applied, representing 97.93 percent, for a total of 144,270,000 Baht. The remaining documents are being processed and awaiting approval. In addition, those affected will receive financial assistance from the Israel National Insurance Institute. As for the latest figures, 41 Thai workers have died, and there are still six hostages being held. Of the people who died, 35 are entitled to receive financial assistance from the Social Security Fund. The Social Security Office has paid assistance of 1,367,860.70 Baht to the dependents. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has urged all units to expedite the payment process or coordinate with those involved so that everything is in order […]
On May 24, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over an address to 126 Thai workers who will travel to work in Taiwan and Japan. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that the Ministry of Labour has set a goal of sending 100,000 Thai workers to work abroad by 2024, encouraging Thai workers to have a stable income and improve their quality of life. In the latest developments, it has sent 60,769 workers abroad to 139 countries, reaching 60.7 percent of its goal. The top five countries where Thai workers are sent to are Taiwan, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Laos, and the United States. Today, 126 Thai workers were preparing to travel to work abroad legally. The workers were receiving pre-departure training. Of the 126 […]
On May 14, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, participated in the Cabinet’s Official Offsite Meeting No. 3/2024 on “Green Economy Base and Eco-Tourism” in the Lower Central Province Group 2 (Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon). The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the meeting. Before the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet visited various exhibitions. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province joined in the welcome at the Phanom Kaew Kamnerd meeting room, 2nd floor, Sumet Tantivejkul Building, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Na Wung Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province.
On May 13, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, received a letter from a worker group led by the President of the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation (SERC), Mr. Sawit Kaewwan, and Leader, Mr. Manop Kuerat, who brought over 150 members to submit a letter to the Labour Minister and carried out activities to show their stance and support for the equalization of the minimum wage nationwide, as announced by the Labour Minister. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives participated in the occasion in the area below the Ministry of Labour’s building. The worker group brought consumer goods that workers use in their daily lives and posted signs to show that, currently, the cost of living has increased throughout the country. Therefore, wages must be adjusted at the same rate nationwide. They encouraged Mr. Phiphat to adjust the minimum wage to 400 Baht equally throughout the country. Mr. Phiphat confirmed his intention to adjust wages to 400 Baht equally nationwide, but it must be understood that doing so requires effort […]
On May 10, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the case of a chemical storage tank explosion and fire in Rayong Province yesterday (May 9, 2024), causing the injuries and death of an employee. He expressed his condolences to the family of the employee who died and sent encouragement to the injured people to recover quickly. He said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned about all workers. He received a report about the case from the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien. He has instructed the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office and the Social Security Office to visit the area to investigate the facts and the status of the injured victims and deceased employees and to urgently assist and support benefits that they are entitled to according to the law. Mr. Phiphat added that the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office’s report found that the said incident occurred yesterday (May 9, 2024) at 10.45 hours. There was an explosion and fire at a tank containing petrochemicals at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal […]
On May 7, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the opening ceremony of the meeting to determine labour mechanisms related to the implementation of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on strengthening supply chains. The Deputy Director-General of the Department of American and South Pacific Affairs, Ms. Jaithai Upapannitikaset, the Deputy Director-General of the Office of Industrial Economics, Mrs. Siripen Kiatfuengfoo, representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry, and relevant agencies joined the meeting at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Pairoj thanked all participants for joining the meeting to establish a labour mechanism under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity to strengthen the supply chain today. The cooperation framework is part of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity on strengthening supply chains initiated by the United States, which includes issues related to labour rights in the supply chain. Thailand signed the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity on strengthening supply chains on November 14, 202,3, at the IPEF Ministerial Meeting in San Francisco, […]
On May 3, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn led the Ministry of Labour’s executive team to visit Chaiyaphum province to strengthen the workforce’s potential in all dimensions, joining hands with Mitr Phol Group in raising the level of labour management with Good Labour Practices (GLP). Mr. Phiphat said that the Government places great importance on raising the potential of the workforce and is committed to promoting basic principles and rights at work. The Ministry of Labour has adopted Good Labour Practices (GLP) as a guideline. It encourages business establishments to use them in labour management so that workers have their rights protected in various dimensions. It also prevents and solves issues of child labour, forced labour, discrimination, and human trafficking, reflecting ethical business operations. It promotes social responsibility, reduces obstacles, and increases the country’s commercial competitiveness. This is in line with the 20-year national strategy that sets Thailand to have higher competitiveness, supporting the development of the country towards stability, prosperity, and sustainability. He commended Mitr Phol Group for giving importance to strengthening the workforce’s potential and for […]
On December 14, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, received the award for the best government agency at the ministry level in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao-Navathong” award 2022. The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, presided over the award presentation at the Auditorium on the 7th floor, Building 23, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. The award for the best government agencies in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao-Navathong” award for 2022, was organized by the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand. It selects government agencies that improve procedures and reduce obstacles in business operations effectively to receive awards. It honours and publicizes award-winning agencies and establishes cooperation and law amendment processes with relevant agencies. The award plaque is divided into awards for agencies at the ministry level, department level, and awards for process optimization agencies. For the Ministry of Labour the award judging committee resolved to award the ministry-level agency award to the Ministry of Labour, a government agency that has […]
On December 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Skill Expo Thailand 2022 project, developing people into the new world. The Department of Skill Development organized the event with the concept of “Building, Strengthening, and Adding Value.” The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education in Chonburi Province, the Director of the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.) and students, gave a welcome at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.), Chonburi Province. Mr. Suthep said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes and gives importance to laying a foundation for stability in human resource development to drive the economy with innovation to Thailand 4.0. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to accelerate the […]
On December 6, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, gave an interview about workers traveling to South Korea under the increased quota. The occasion took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The interview will be broadcast on the evening news program on Wednesday, at 18.30 hours, on the National Broadcasting and Television Station of Thailand (NBT) and Thursday at 07.30 hours on the National Radio Station. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
