On March 6, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in promoting employment for the disabled, together with 21 leading establishments to provide opportunities for the disabled to have jobs, income, and live their lives with pride. The signing was attended by executives from the Thailand Association of the Blind and executives from 21 establishments. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the event at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour is moving forward to support the employment of people with disabilities, expanding employment opportunities. In 2023-2024, 39,910 people with disabilities were employed through Section 33. It also supports employment measures in the […]
On February 17, 2025, at 16.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General and Acting Legal Advisor, and the executives of the Ministry of Labour as representatives to receive flowers expressing gratitude from employees of Yarnapund Public Company Limited, and former employees of Body Fashion Co., Ltd., A.M.C. Spinning, and Alpha Spinning who came together to present flowers to the Minister of Labour. The employees expressed their gratitude for the Labour Minister’s support to employees who were laid off without receiving compensation. They also encouraged the Labour Minister to support the workforce while also following up on the outcomes of the support. The occasion took place on the ground floor, Gate 3, Ministry of Labour. After receiving the flowers, Mr. Aree said that the Labour Minister cares about Thai workers affected by business closures and has no work to do. He said that he understood the situation, that the workers had made reports to the Ministry of Labour some time ago, and some compensation had been paid. However, it […]
On February 16, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, visited Nakhon Si Parawood Company Limited, located in Phrom Khiri District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Suwat Chansuk, the Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Ms. Warin Chinwong, President of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization, executives of the Ministry of Labour, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province joined the visit to follow up on workforce operations and employee care, including foreign worker management, especially the legality of Burmese workers who are an essential part in the rubberwood processing industry of the province. Minister Phiphat commended Nakhon Si Parawood Company Limited for giving importance to employee welfare, work safety, and employee rights, especially the provision of fair housing, welfare, and wages for all employees, including the legal […]
On January 30, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, spoke about the progress in the case of a technical trainee who died in Japan and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. Regarding assistance in terms of legal entitlements to be received by the beneficiaries, the Permanent Secretary of Labour was assigned to follow up on the progress of the matter and coordinate to proceed according to the family’s wishes to send the ashes back to Thailand. Mr. Phiphat continued that he received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Japan, which conducted the investigation and found that the deceased Thai worker, Mr. Kanapat Promhung, was a Japanese technical trainee who disappeared. His relatives filed a complaint through the media. The Ministry of Labour by the Labour Office in Japan followed up and found that Mr. Kanapat was originally from Loei Province. He traveled to Japan to work through the employment agency Thai Asavalert Co., Ltd. and the Cooperative Society Hiroshima Sokeizai Center, which was the supervising organization. Then, on December 21, 2024, Mr. Kanapat and 9 friends went to a restaurant […]
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 22, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, paid a visit to Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd. to inspect and listen to a presentation of product information, processes and employment policies. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the visit. On this occasion, Mr. Guo Song Chong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, executives and employees of Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Mr. Suphamit Chinsri, Governor of Samut Prakan Province, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Prakan Province joined in the welcome at Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Phraeksa Sub-district, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Phiphat said that today, he and the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid a visit to Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd. This year, in 2025, the government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed the Ministry of Labour to upskill those who are about to enter the […]
On January 17, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Job Fair 2025 @ Khon Kaen.” Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, gave a report. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanokorn Boonmee, President of Northeastern University, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the event. Mr. Yuthaporn Pirunsan, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Khon Kaen Province, students, and private sector businesses joined in the welcome at the Prakon Convention Hall, Northeastern University, Khon Kaen Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that he was delighted and honoured that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned him to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Job Fair 2025 @ Khon Kaen” today. The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, prioritizes the promotion of people […]
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, expressed his condolences for the incident where Jeju Airlines flight 7C 2216, traveling from Bangkok to Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea, had an accident while landing. The plane’s wheels did not deploy, causing the plane to skid along the runway and catch fire. The incident occurred yesterday morning at approximately 09.07 hours local time. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Labour Minister received a report from Ms. Sirirat Srichat, Assistant Labour Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The report said that the airline was carrying 181 passengers, 175 of whom were passengers and 6 crew members. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that there were 179 fatalities, of which 2 were Thai passengers. The first was Ms. Jongluck Duangmanee, aged 45, from Udon Thani Province, who was insured under Section 39. Her beneficiaries are entitled to receive a retirement benefit of 109,751.28 Baht (excluding interest), a death benefit according to the period of contributions, and the funeral expenses of 50,000 Baht. The Udon Thani Provincial Social Security Office will help beneficiaries ensure they receive […]
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 […]
On December 18, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, met with Mr. Takamaro Fukuoka, the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan to discuss official matters on the policy of expanding the Thai labour market and the readiness of the Thai government for the new Employment for Skill Development (ESD) system. The occasion took place at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, said that today, he, along with the executives of the Ministry of Labour, met with the Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare to discuss the labour shortage and the aging society in Japan. Currently, Japan is in demand for over 820,000 foreign skilled workers (SSW) in 16 fields. Thai workers also have the potential and are interested in working […]
On December 16, 2024, at 15.35 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, attended to the issue, whereby Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Ms. Kanchana Poonkaew, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Deputy Director-General, to meet a group of employees of Innovation Footwear Co., Ltd. who urged the Ministry of Labour to help with the Employee Welfare Fund in the case of layoffs. The occasion took place at Gate 3 of the Ministry of Labour’s building.
On November 12, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bunyawee Khaiphan welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi who presided over the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Campaign Project to Prevent and Solve Drug Problems TO BE NUMBER ONE for the fiscal year 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, and executives of ministries and related agencies welcomed Her Royal Highness. They joined the meeting at the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province. The said meeting has been held annually since 2004. The purpose of this meeting is to allow all agencies involved in the project to report their performance in 2024, policies, and operational plans for 2025 and to enable committees from all sectors to be aware of the operational guidelines and implement them in accordance with Royal initiatives and intentions, to integrate cooperation in project implementation for maximum efficiency, and to exchange operational experiences that will lead […]
On October 28, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, spoke about the case of an employee in Samut Prakan Province who was hit by a crane and died. Once the Ministry of Labour learned of the news, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, immediately instructed the Permanent Secretary of Labour to assign agencies under the Ministry of Labour to go to the area to aid and ensure that the people receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law as soon as possible. Mr. Boonsong continued that he received a report from the Ministry of Labour’s provincial agencies in Samut Prakan that they had been notified by the occupational safety network of the case of an employee of State Service Co., Ltd. who was hit and killed by a crane. The investigation found that the incident occurred at 15.16 hours on October 26. The incident occurred at a Thai Airways cargo warehouse at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Ms. Mani Tumsut, a cleaning lady who was an employee of State Service Co., Ltd., was cleaning the area inside the warehouse when a crane that was storing goods hit and […]
On October 18, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, visited Ang Thong Province to present work tools to 200 people who had completed training in five courses, helping them build sustainable careers and incomes. This aligns with the policy “Outstanding Social Security, Emphasizing Modern Skills, Ensuring Jobs for Thai People, Creating a Culture of Safety, and Strengthening Thailand’s Labour Economy.” Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Acting Labour Inspector General, along with ministry executives, attended the event. Mr. Piriya Chantadilok, Governor of Ang Thong Province, welcomed the visitors and toured the local Labour Ministry units at the meeting room of Ang Thong Provincial Administrative Organization, on the 2nd floor, in Ang Thong City, Ang Thong Province. Minister Phiphat expressed his pleasure in meeting the people of Ang Thong and congratulated the 200 trainees. Not only did they gain valuable skills to pursue their professions, but they also received tools to support their livelihoods. He urged the recipients to use these tools to generate income for themselves and their families or to reduce household expenses, such as with sewing machines. He also invited anyone who […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the heads of the Ministry of Labour’s departments or the five labour leaders, labor volunteers, and graduates in the flood-affected areas to inspect and integrate with all agencies, both civilian, military, and local, to help employees and the affected people, to provide them with necessities for living. He also urged them to help expedite the Ministry of Labour’s urgent employment projects, for which agencies have already received budgets for areas where the situation has begun to improve. The project will employ people or victims who want to help restore the damage and clean up houses, shops, and important places that have been affected, and will run for 5 to 7 consecutive days. Those who participate will receive daily compensation. The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson said that the Ministry of Labour’s Operations Center reported that as of October 3, 2024, there were 16 provinces affected by flooding: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, […]
On September 30, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somphon Kwangkaew, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid homage to the sacred objects of the Ministry of Labour, including the Thao Maha Phrom Thewarit Shrine, the Pho Pu Chai Mongkol Shrine, and Phra Phuttha Sutthithammabophit on the occasion of retirement in 2024. Senior executives, civil servants, and officials of agencies under the Ministry of Labour joined the ceremony at the Ministry of Labour.
