On Sunday the 7th June 2008, Minister Counsellor (on labour) Miss Sadudee Kitisuwan participated in the commencement ceremony and activities at the friendly relations event for foreign workers for 2015 which took place in Taichung City. The event was arranged by the Division of Labour in Taichung with Mr. Lin Chia-Lung, Thaichung City Governor as president of the opening ceremony, alongside representatives of worker exporting offices from 4 countries (Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Philippines), the Thai Association of Taiwan, the Employment Association of Thaichung which were also invited to the ceremony.
On the 12th and 28th May 2015, IM Japan by Minister Counsellor (on labour) Mrs. Suchada Cheecharoen, the Labour Office in Japan, the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo and committee attended the orientation session for the 2015 Batch of IM Japan, consisting of 2 batches (batch B27-1 and batch B27-2) with a total of 20 participants and 14 participants respectively. The orientation session took place at the training center in Kasukabe city in Saitama, one a half hours away from Tokyo.
During May of 2015, the Riyadh Labour Office and the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh visited employers in 4 organizations consisting of Tabbah Company in the gemstone industry, the Spirit Spa, Ginger Japanese Restaurant and Apollo Spa, as well as meeting Thai workers in Lebanon, Buraidah and Al Khobar of Saudi Arabia. The visiting members from the Labour Office and Thai Embassy provided the workers with services for passports and national identification cards in the travelling consular project by the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh. The Riyadh Labour Office also provided advice to the organizations and distributed brochures about recruiting Thai workers, reiterating expected behavior to the Thai workers who participated in the event and services.
The Economic Research Center in Taiwan forecasted the Taiwanese economy in 2015 would grow by a little whereby expecting the economic growth rate (GDP) to be 3.48 from the GDP of 2014 which was 3.44 percent. The global economy before the end of 2014 may grow 0.5 to 0.6 points which is one factor in helping the Taiwanese economy grow and move towards a positive direction too. Furthermore, there are also internal factors in Taiwan which influenced researchers to predict a positive growth which include the statistics on the sustainable and growing consumption in the private sector, as well as the increased number of inbound tourists.
On Sunday 6 May 2012, officials from Office of Labour Affairs of the Royal Thai Embassy in Germany led by Mrs. Suchada Cheecharoen, Minister Counsellor (Labor Affairs), along with labour volunteers attended a ceremony to celebrate 150th anniversary of Thai-German diplomatic relations at Thai Park in Berlin. They held mobile labour service and volunteer activities, including indigenous Thai massage and western style spa at the ceremony organized by Thai communities in Germany with support of the Royal Thai Embassy in Berlin. The main objectives of the activities were to showcase capability of Thai workers and Thai indigenous knowledge including Thai massage to German people; to promote their popularity, and to boost diplomatic relations between Bangkok and Berlin. At the ceremony, the Office of Labour Affairs also distributed brochures and leaflets about its activities to visitors. These activities include: 1) Task to promote and expand Thai labour market, covering quality of lives promotion program for Thai workers, western style spa training, and Thai cook training. 2) Task to disseminate news and information, and to check and approve contract. 3) Task to protect Thai workers’ rights, […]
March 10, 2026 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, revealed that the Cabinet has approved an extension of the deadline for renewing work permits for more than 370,000 migrant workers from Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam until March 31, 2026, from the previous deadline of February 24, 2026. This measure aims to prevent these workers from falling out of the system and becoming undocumented, as well as to avoid disruptions to businesses and the labour market, particularly to the country’s economic momentum. The Labour Minister further explained that the Cabinet resolution also extends the deadline for passport preparation or substitute travel documents, as well as for visa processing, from June 24, 2026, to July 31, 2026. As a result, the affected workers will be granted temporary relief once the relevant notifications from the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour come into force. In the meantime, employers and businesses with workers of these three nationalities are advised to follow updates on the Ministry of Labour website at www.mol.go.th and the Department of Employment website at www.doe.go.th, or […]
March 10, 2026, 13.30 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to represent the Ministry of Labour in welcoming and facilitating Thai workers affected by unrest in the Middle East. A total of 10 workers returned from Bahrain and arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Samut Prakan Province. This marks the second group of returnees from Bahrain, following the first group of 1 worker who returned on March 6, bringing the total to 11 workers to date. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that currently 11 Thai workers have returned from Bahrain, and a further 9 workers are expected to arrive on March 11, 2026, also from Bahrain. In addition, Thai workers in Iran are awaiting flights home, with nearly 1,000 having expressed their intention to return to Thailand. The Ministry of Labour will continue to provide advance notice of flight arrangements. “As soon as workers arrive in Thailand, the Ministry of Labour will ensure that they receive their entitled benefits and provide guidance on submitting claims […]
Friday, March 6, 2026, at 10.00 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony and presented awards for the Outstanding Working Women on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026 at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok. Also in attendance were Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Captain Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, executives of the Ministry of Labour, and representatives from government agencies, the private sector, labour organisations, employers, employees, and relevant networks, with over 400 participants attending the event. Ms. Trinuch stated that the role of Thai women today is widely recognised, with women playing important roles across all sectors, including as leaders, executives, and practitioners in the public, state, and private sectors. According to a UN Women report, Thailand has a high proportion of female executives, with women holding 24% of CEO/Managing Director positions, while Thai women rank first in the world for representation as Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at approximately 43%. Overall, women account for 32% of senior leadership positions, reflecting their […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, has expressed concern for Thai workers in Israel amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with indications that the conflict may intensify and expand, potentially affecting their safety and welfare. Ms. Trinuch stated that she has instructed the Labour Offices at the Royal Thai Embassies in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Tel Aviv, Israel, to monitor the situation and prepare to assist Thai workers closely should it escalate and affect them. “At present, the labour offices have coordinated with Thai workers to increase caution in their travel and remain in constant contact with Thai worker groups. If the situation escalates to the point where evacuation becomes necessary, it can be carried out immediately,” Ms. Trinuch said, adding that Thai workers have also been advised to closely follow updates from the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran, the Labour Office in Abu Dhabi, and relevant Iranian authorities. Thai workers in Iran who require assistance may contact the Labour Office at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi via telephone at (+971) 2557 6833, or the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran at (+98) 912 500 7933 […]
January 21, 2026 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, together with Mr. Somchat Supharee, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skills Development, took part in a vocational training activity under the delivery restaurant course, featuring Koy See Mee and Khao Tang Na Tang. This course forms part of the GIG WORKER project of the Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour, held at the Modern Woman Cooking School. The Labour Minister stated that she places great importance on creating equal opportunities, particularly in enabling vulnerable groups, informal workers, older persons, and those affected by various circumstances to access vocational training. Culinary training is one of the key approaches to developing workforce skills that align with current and future labour market demands, especially in the service and tourism industries. These skills can be developed into either a primary occupation or supplementary work, generating income for individuals and their families. On this occasion, she and the Department of Skill Development’s executives participated in vocational training activities under the Project to Enhance Skills of Freelance Workers and Specific Target Groups to Increase Employment Opportunities (Gig Worker). The project aims to develop occupational […]
January 16, 2026 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2026, the country’s largest job fair of the year, under the theme “every job, for every lifestyle.” The event was honoured by Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Somsak Prommadam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and senior executives of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, delivered the event report at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Halls 5–6, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the Ministry of Labour places great importance on driving the national economy by managing the workforce both quantitatively and qualitatively, alongside developing skills in line with labour market and industrial demand. The Ministry also promotes workplace safety, the protection of rights, and fair access to welfare to sustainably enhance workers’ quality of […]
Following another crane collapse on Rama II Road on the morning of January 15, only hours after the tragic crane collapse in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, at the high-speed rail project site, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, ordered the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to immediately inspect the accident site and assess the damage. She also instructed safety inspectors and the Social Security Office to engage in discussions with both employers and employees to ensure urgent care and assistance. At the same time, she instructed inspections of safety standards at construction sites across Bangkok to reduce the risk of accidents, particularly at large-scale construction projects that involve heavy machinery and materials, including travelling steel gantry cranes, or LG cranes, which are generally required to comply with legal measures under the Ministerial Regulation on Prescribing Standards for the Management and Implementation of Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Environment in relation to Machinery, Cranes, Boilers, B.E. 2564 (2021). Ms. Trinuch further stated that she has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, together with relevant agencies, to provide safety training for workers in the construction sector and those […]
Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, disclosed that Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, expressed her deepest condolences over the crane accident that collapsed onto a train on the Krung Thep Aphiwat–Ubon Ratchathani route. She has therefore instructed the Social Security Office to verify insured persons who were killed or injured, in order to provide assistance and compensation benefits as quickly as possible. This also includes relief for insured persons affected by the bomb attacks in the three southern border provinces. Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, spoke about the assistance and compensation provided to insured persons who were killed or injured in the crane collapse on a train in Sikhio District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. On behalf of the Ministry of Labour, he stated that he had instructed the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Social Security Office to conduct on-site inspections and verify information on the insured persons who were killed or injured. A total of 208 passengers were travelling on the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Station to Ubon Ratchathani. Of these, 66 passengers were injured, including 12 insured persons. There were 32 fatalities, of […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, disclosed that she has instructed the Social Security Office to verify the names of those injured in the crane accident involving the Bangkok–Ubon Ratchathani railway line, in order to urgently and immediately ensure that insured persons receive the benefits to which they are entitled. An initial report received from the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Social Security Office stated that, following a preliminary check, 6 injured insured persons are residents of Ubon Ratchathani Province, as follows: Ms. Boonthita Na Ubon, insured person under Section 40 Mr. Sittichai Yaosri, former insured person (resigned on August 8, 2022) Ms. Phutthawadee Phraphuban, insured person under Section 40 Ms. Yanathip Boonchit, insured person under Section 33 Mr. Witthaya Sangthong, insured person under Section 33 Ms. Chanya Saengsiri, former insured person under Section 33 (resigned on December 21, 2023) The Minister of Labour stated that she has instructed the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Social Security Office to coordinate with all insured persons to inform them of the benefits they will receive. At the preliminary stage, the benefits applicable to each injured person from the crane accident have already been identified, categorised by […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, disclosed that she has instructed the Labour Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, to closely monitor and take care of Thai workers in Iran. Initial assessments indicate that 38 Thai workers remain safe amid the ongoing protests against the government, and coordination is underway should evacuation become necessary. Ms. Trinuch further stated that the Labour Section has issued advisories to Thai workers to exercise increased caution when travelling, to avoid areas where protests are taking place, and to refrain from participating in any anti-government demonstrations for safety reasons. Thai workers have also been advised to closely follow updates from the Royal Thai Embassy in Tehran, the Labour Section in Abu Dhabi, as well as announcements from Iranian authorities. At present, there have been no reports of Thai workers being involved in or affected by the unrest. Should Thai workers in Iran require assistance, they may contact the Labour Section at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi via WhatsApp, either through Thai labour group leaders or company interpreters, or by calling (+971) 2557 6833, or contact the Royal […]
