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 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the press conference for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 event at the Ministry of Labour’s conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. 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 spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment has prepared for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, HALL 6 – 7. The event’s goal is to promote Employment, create jobs and careers, and generate a stable income. Over 500,000 domestic jobs and over 100,000 overseas jobs have been prepared to accommodate job applicants at the event. Mini concert activities from famous artists are being organized. It is estimated that over 80,000 people will attend the event throughout its […]
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 June 4, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, attended the press conference to commence the Ignite Tourism Thailand: TAT Skill Factory event, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Ministry of Labor and the Federation of Thai Industries. The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ms. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, and honoured guests joined in the welcome at Thanarat Hall, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office Building, New Petchaburi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour is very pleased that TAT places importance on the development and upgrading of service sector workers. This is in line with the intention of the Ministry of Labour, which has a policy aimed at improving the quality of life of workers in tourist provinces by adjusting wages appropriately. Initially, the goal is to increase the minimum wage to 400 Baht per day, and the Ignite Tourism Thailand: TAT Skill Factory project is considered a part of preparing and directly developing […]
On May 31, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the meeting to create awareness and listen to comments on social security work in the “SSO Sustainable for All Because the Social Security Fund Belongs to All of Us” event. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Labour Commission, Mr. Saritphong Khueang, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the political sector, including Move Forward, Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Palang Pracharat and qualified academics joined in honour and gave a welcome at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said to the media that he had previously explained in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2024, that “I am not a hero, and I don’t accept being the villain to cause the Social Security Fund to go bankrupt.” This […]
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 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 21, 2024, at 15.20 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, led the Ministry of Labour’s executive team to participate in a tape recording to offer blessings to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday on June 3, 2024. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the Royal Thai Army Television Station Channel 7, Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
On May 19, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and a delegation paid a visit to the home of Mr. Niphon Akrasri and Mrs. Amon Akrasri, father and mother of Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, Thai worker who died amid the unrest in Israel. The visit aimed to console the family and provide relief compensation from the fund helping job seekers working abroad, including benefits from the Social Security Fund. The Governor of Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mr. Suwit Chanworn, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nong Bua Lamphu Province, joined in the welcoming. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives join the occasion at house No. 67, Moo 3, Ban Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Prime Minister is concerned about the families of Thai workers who died due to the unrest in Israel. He has instructed the Ministry of Labour to provide assistance and […]
On May 17, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Managing Director of Top News Digital Media Company Limited, Mr. Chatchai Phukhokwai, and the delegation on the occasion of meeting the Labour Minister for a special interview on the progress of opening the labour market for Thai workers to work abroad. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On May 17, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the death of two Thai workers who were held hostage in Israel. The Labour Minister expressed his condolences to the families of the Thai workers who lost their lives in this event. He received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Mr. Kitthana Srisuriya, that the Israeli government considered reliable circumstantial evidence and concluded that two Thai workers who were taken hostage had died. The workers are Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri and Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, who were on the list of hostages who had not yet been released. Eight people have died since October 2023. Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, whose hometown is Nong Bua Lamphu Province, works at Bee’ri with the employer Bitan Reuven, while Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, whose hometown is in Nong Khai Province, works at Bee’ri with the employer Lavi Asher. Mr. Phiphat added that the support that the families of the two deceased workers will receive includes: 1. Compensation from the fund helping job seekers overseas in the […]
On May 15, 2024, at 11.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn met with the Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, Mr. Otaka Masato, on a courtesy call and to discuss government matters regarding labour. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, joined in the discussion at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand.
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 […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has pushed forward the Good-Breed Labour Project according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has been assigned to encourage employers to support the budget, including plant/animal species or empty land for employees to use for cultivation and raising animals, to use the produce for consumption, sharing among households, and selling the remainder to increase income for their family. It is also a guideline for developing additional careers for employees who are entering retirement age. The project is a reflection of the royal initiative of His Majesty King Rama IX and the royal aspirations of the current monarchy in continuing, maintaining, and expanding the royal initiatives of the New Agricultural Theories so that employers and employees can be self-reliant according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. The project started in 2021 during the COVID-19 outbreak. It is a solution to workers’ issues that focus on food security and help build good relationships between employers and employees. In the past, there […]
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 […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, reported that the Ministry of Labour realizes the importance of informal workers, who are an important force driving the country’s economy and society. They are the largest group of workers, with over 20 million people. The focus is to ensure they have access to basic rights to work and have social security principles, ensuring work safety and a better quality of life. This is especially relevant to employees who do housework, where the legal protection is still not comprehensive and is not consistent with the economic conditions of a changing society. Therefore, the Government, through the Ministry of Labour, is constantly pushing for laws to expand protection for employees who do housework, which has now been announced in the Royal Gazette to come into effect on April 30. Mr. Phiphat continued that the Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 15 (2024) in accordance with the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, which was published in the Royal Gazette on April 30, 2024, providing increased protection for employees who do housework in 11 […]
