The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has the policy to produce labour graduates to represent the Ministry of Labour in the public sector in all 878 districts throughout Thailand within two years. Labour graduates act as a link with the local people, providing knowledge, information, and labour services, including promoting careers and employment in collaboration with agencies of the Ministry of Labour. In the past, a pilot project was to hire graduates who graduated with a bachelor’s degree to be volunteer labour graduates in the southern border provinces, namely Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and four districts of Songkhla Province (Chana, Nathawi, Thepha, Saba Yoi), totaling 380 people. This year, in 2024, there will be another 113 people nationwide. They will receive a monthly salary of 15,000 Baht and will also be insured under Section 33. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister emphasized that labour graduates should study information and coordinate with local labour departments and other departments, including labour volunteers and the Five Tigers of Labour, to […]
On July 15, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit to preside over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation on skill development between the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Vice President of the Network of Private Islamic Schools in the Southern Border Provinces, Mr. Muhammad Nasiruddin Lehnu. The Department of Skills Development’s Inspector-General, Mr. Chatwut Thongkan, and the President of the Private Islamic Schools Association, Narathiwat Province, Mr. Masukree Cheede, signed as witnesses. The Chairman of the Labour Minister’s Working Group, Mr. Najmuddin Umar, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executive team, also participated in the signing ceremony at the Bang Nara meeting room, Narathiwat Skill Development Institute 25. The Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, shared that he was pleased and honoured that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned him to preside over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development and a network of private Islamic schools in the southern border […]
On July 15, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, to chair the opening of the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Menaro”. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report. The Chairman of the Labour Minister’s Working Group, Mr. Najmuddin Umar also joined the ceremony. The Deputy Governor of Narathiwat Province, Mr. Weerapat Buntharik, Labour Academic with Special Expertise and Acting Employment Officer for Narathiwat Province, Ms. Chapaphat Monsukrat, along with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Narathiwat Province welcomed them at the Phikun Lan, Narathiwat Rajanagarindra University, Lamphu Subdistrict, Mueang Narathiwat District, Narathiwat Province. The Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment organized the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Menaro” for employers, establishments, and job seekers to meet and partake in direct recruitment activities with companies directly. The event aims to inspire and spark career ideas to use in planning or as a guideline for selecting courses in further education or choosing a career appropriately. It creates opportunities for participants to learn […]
On July 15, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak to preside over the opening ceremony of the project in honour of His Majesty the King, whereby labour volunteers in Bangkok joined the volunteer project to develop their hometown. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, joined the occasion. The Director of the Office of Inspection and Evaluation Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Ashwin Pujachakan, reported on the objectives of the event. Bangkok labour volunteers, civil servants, and Ministry of Labour’s officials joined in giving a welcome at the meeting room on the 2nd floor, Local Museum of Bangkok, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok. Mr. Decha said that he was delighted and honoured to chair the opening ceremony of the project in honour of His Majesty the King, with Bangkok labour volunteers joining in volunteering to develop their hometown. Today, we hosted a mangrove planting activity and the collection of […]
On July 16, 2024, at 15:30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, led the executive team and agencies under the Ministry of Labour to participate in recording an offering of blessings ceremony to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on the occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday on August 12, 2024. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri; the Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit; the Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara; Mr. Phuchong Warasri, from the Secretariat of the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pairote Chotikasathien along with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour, attended the recording session at the Channel 7 Television Station recording room in Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
On July 11, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the Ministry of Labour’s volunteer activities to serve the public interest in honour of His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024. 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, and Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, Mr. Phasakon Bunyalak, heads government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani Province and nearby provinces, heads of government agencies in Pathum Thani Province, business establishments, the private sector, community leaders, fellow citizens and volunteers in the area participated in the activities at Thepsoranthammaram Temple, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that on the occasion of the auspicious ceremony to celebrate His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024, activities were organized to show loyalty and gratefulness […]
On July 10, 2024, at 17.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the 30th National Skills Competition, regional level, at the Prem Music Hall, Thaksin University. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Somnuek Promkhieo, the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee, executives from the Department of Skill Development, heads of government agencies in Songkhla Province, the southern provincial group and youths participated in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremonies were held simultaneously in all four regions, looking for over 1,600 youths with quality skills throughout the country to be selected to compete in the national competition. It aims to spark a new generation of workers to step onto the world stage, showcasing the potential of Thai workers. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development had adopted the royal philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as […]
On July 5, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, to chair the opening of the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Rayong Project to Honour His Majesty the King on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday on July 28, 2024.” The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report. The Deputy Governor of Rayong Province, Mr. Kamthorn Wehan, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Rayong Province, welcomed the delegation at the Sumiphon Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTEC). The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment organized the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Rayong” event to support all target groups to have careers, work, and income, creating opportunities and social equality. The event was organized to open up the world of careers to prepare students to learn about careers and skills using digital technology, including modern occupations, in honour of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday on July 28, 2024. This effort is in line with the government and the Ministry of Labour’s policies […]
On June 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan to visit and encourage the first batch of Thai workers who will travel to work in the agricultural sector in Israel, after Thailand’s pause on sending workers to Israel. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that today, the Ministry of Labour is scheduled to send the first 100 Thai workers to Israel, part of the quota of 10,000 workers, under the “Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers” (TIC). The workers traveled via a particular charter flight, El Al Israel Airlines, flight LY 084, with 40 people, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand, at 16.25 hours, arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv at 23.00 hours local time. Another flight was LY082, with 60 people, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thailand at 23.55 hours, arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv at 06.30 hours local time. This group of workers is the first group to travel to work in Israel after a pause of over 8 months […]
On June 24, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, paid a visit to give encouragement and advice to 309 Thai workers who received training before traveling to work in Israel. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, 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 Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and workers receiving the training joined the occasion at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour prioritizes the safety of Thai workers. The Department of Employment announced the “cancellation in the delay of sending Thai workers to work in Israel through all means of travel” under the condition that Thai workers will travel to work in “green spaces,” which are safe areas. […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has invited the public to join Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair or Job Expo Thailand 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Halls 6 – 7, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. There will be 222 employers/establishments recruiting, offering over 700,000 job positions nationwide to support job applicants. The companies include Minor International, Huawei Technology (Thailand), Thai Airways International, Thai Namthip Corporation, Thai Beverages, and others. There will be 30 overseas employers/establishments offering over 100,000 overseas job positions in countries such as Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Poland, Malaysia, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel. The most popular positions include construction, welders, the bicycle industry, foremen, and domestic workers, which have a relatively high wage rate. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the job application zone, there is also an open house activity zone featuring ten educational institutions, 15 career showcases, 15 inspirational careers, professional readiness testing, career counseling clinics, and an independent occupation demonstration zone for 73 occupations. The working group […]
On June 21, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, paid a visit to give encouragement and advice to 241 Thai workers receiving training before traveling to work in Taiwan and Japan. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan joined in the visit to give encouragement. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and trainees attended the ceremony in the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that many Thai people like to travel abroad to work as the compensation is higher compared to Thailand. If workers are patient and determined to work, when the employment contract is completed, they will have income, savings, and experience working abroad, which will improve their quality of life. Before traveling to work abroad, there must be training to prepare and equip Thai workers with the knowledge […]
On June 17, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to welcome the Director and Secretary-General of the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities, Dr. Supharatham Mongkolsawat, and delegation, on the occasion of meeting to discuss issues of career promotion, employment, and social security rights for people with disabilities, as well as cooperation in linking work information with four ministries and one agency. 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. Santi Nantasuwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Meeting Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On June 17, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s preparation for the meeting of the House of Representatives to consider the draft Budget Act for the 2025 fiscal year. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Wichit Intaracharoen, the Department of Skills Development’s Mrs. Jirawan Sutasunthon, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Watcharee Makwan, and the Social Security Office’s Performance Consultant, Ms. Nanthini Sapsiri joined the meeting at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour.
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was closely following the number of work-related dangers or illnesses. Over the past five years, the number of employees experiencing danger or illness from work decreased from 94,906 in 2019 to 81,509 in 2023, and from 2019 – 2023, Bangkok was the area where employees encountered the most danger. The causes of the more severe accidents are objects or things that cut or pierce. The organs that employees experienced the most significant dangers were fingers or thumbs. The age group of employees who suffered the most hazards was between 25 – 29 years. The type of business with the highest number of hazards was residential building construction. Diseases that occur from the nature or conditions of work that occur most to employees are diseases of the musculoskeletal system and bone structure from work. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister had instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (a Public Organization) to work together in campaigning to create more efficient […]
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 […]
