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August 22, 2025, 09.00 hours – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, presided over a ceremony to deliver remarks of encouragement and support to the Thai youth delegation competing in the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition, prior to their departure on August 23, 2025, to the Philippines. Attending the event were Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. The event was held at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The ASEAN Skills Competition is an agreement among ASEAN Member States, whereby each country hosts the event in rotation every two years. The aim is to develop human resources and strengthen cooperation in vocational skills, ensuring competitiveness in the face of advancing technologies and alignment with international standards. The competition provides young people with the opportunity to advance as skilled professionals in the labour market, thereby enhancing the nation’s productivity and service capacity in the future. This year marks the 14th ASEAN Skills […]

            April 30, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, invited workers, employees, social security contributors, and the general public to attend the “National Labour Day 2025” celebration. This annual event, hosted by the Ministry of Labour, aims to honor Thai workers as a driving force in the nation’s economic development and to ensure equitable access to benefits, services, and job opportunities.             This year’s event is packed with free activities for all attendees, including job applications through the “Thai Mee Ngan Tum” platform with over 174,000 positions available, free flu vaccinations (limited doses covering four strains), basic health checkups provided by network hospitals under the social security scheme, freelance skill training, online learning with certificates, social security benefits check (all sections), free food and beverages, product shopping from disabled social security contributors, games, quizzes, and prizes, and live music from performing artists.             Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, announced that the event will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Lan Khon Mueang, Bangkok City Hall on Dinso Road, starting at 07.00 hours. […]

On April 3, 2025, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, revealed that from the earthquake on March 28 and the building collapse that caused injuries and deaths, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, gave great importance and took immediate action. He instructed the establishment of a war room to help workers within 1 hour after the incident broke out nationwide. Currently, as of April 2, 2025, the Ministry of Labour has assisted by paying compensation to 22 affected people through social security benefits, totaling 17,388,375 Baht, divided into 850,000 Baht for funeral expenses, 15,568,392 Baht for compensation in the event of death, and 969,983 Baht for old age pensions. Currently, documents are being collected from dependents who are entitled to the compensation. Mr. Boonsong added that in the case of the collapsed building, a total of 96 people were affected, comprising nine injured people, 2 of whom were Thai workers, six foreign workers, 1 of whom was unknown and nationality unknown, 15 dead people, 10 of whom were Thai, three foreign workers, 2 of whom were unknown and nationality unknown, and 72 people are still missing and under […]

           On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the COVID-19 situation had impacted the country’s tourism and service sectors, which are an important source of income. But at the same time, the export sector with over 2 million workers in 4 sectors has grown, namely in food, medical equipment, automotive and electronic parts, which is the result of implementing the Factory Sandbox project by the Ministry of Labour, following government policy. It has supported export businesses on continuous employment, and entrepreneurs can continue their business. This reflects the success of the Factory Sandbox project, which is a government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry to carry out such projects with “Economics and Public Health principles.” The projects carried out COVID-19 testing and treatment in 12 provinces for 730 enterprises, 349,016 employees, including carrying COVID-19 vaccinations for 112,746 employees […]

         On November 24, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the award ceremony for the “Pathum Thani Labor Excellence Award 2021.” Awards were presented to organizations with a superior labour management system for the year 2021. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew and Pathum Thani Provincial Deputy Governor Mr. Ekawit Meepian attended the ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, Tinidee Hotel Bangkok Golf Club, Pathum Thani Province.          Ms. Bubpha said that the Ministry of Labour has important policies to drive, build and strengthen the workforce, following the sufficiency economy philosophy and good governance. It aims to develop the workplace and workers’ potentials to have the ability to analyze and innovate and to work with others, as well as aiming to strengthen business establishments and support links with regional economies. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Labor is ready to drive and oversee enterprises and workers through this crisis together.          The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour congratulated all the establishments that received the award today. He said that […]

            On September 10, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat, joined the 17th ASEAN Senior Labour Officer Meeting (SLOM) and the ASEAN Senior Labour Officer Meeting Plus Three (SLOM+3) via video conference system at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations

         Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and committee visited the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, to check the preparation of the facility for use as a channel for proactive Covid-screening for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39 and 40 located in Bangkok. The services will help reduce congestion and facilitate screenings, starting Saturday, April 17.          On April 16, 2021, at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over site readiness to launch Covid-19 testing services on Saturday, April 17. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and facilitate social security insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok to be tested for Covid-19. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services MD Phairoj Surattanavanich, Deputy Secretariat of the NHSO Dr. Attaphob Limpanyalert, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Bangkok Mr. Somboon Homnarn, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, […]

          On April 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that in the past week, cases of people infected with Covid-19 have increased in the country. Many cases are linked to entertainment establishments, pubs, and bars. The NHSO has notified that people at risk of Covid-19 can be screened in all public and private hospitals nationwide to enable timely screening and treatment and block the spread of infection. The Prime Minister is concerned about insured persons amid the pandemic. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior (Bangkok) and NHSO to increase channels for Covid-19 services, to reduce congestion, and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40. Such insured persons in the Bangkok area can be tested for Covid-19, which will start on April 17, at the Gymnasium Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng District, Bangkok.           Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister […]

          On October 7, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to travel to Rayong to inspect the Institute for Skill Development 17, with the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Puma Thamakul. The visiting committee followed up on the Ministry of Labour’s missions, following its policies, and to meet with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Rayong. The meeting listened to a briefing on the skills development projects’ results in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), the situation, and the drive of important labour policies, including problems and obstacles on labour in the area. The occasion took place at the Rayong Skill Development Institute 17. Skill development academic Mr. Chainarong Madue, Skill Development Scholar, on behalf of the Director of the Rayong Skill Development Institute 17, gave a welcoming and led the Skill Development Institute’s visit.           The Rayong to inspect the Institute for Skill Development 17 has implemented the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Labour Skill Development Project for 2020, totaling 37 courses in 5 industries with 2,203 trainees. Labour skills […]

            The Permanent Secretary Labour concluded the workshop to review the strategic plan of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for 2017-2021. The workshop also created awareness among agencies of plans to be implemented in accordance with the national strategy and 12th Economic Development Plan to achieve effective results.

 

              The Labour Minister visited Chonburi to follow up on the progress of the Eastern Economic Corridor Labour Administration Center which will provide employment services, workforce development, labour protection and social security benefits to support the special economic zone and the growth of industries in the EEC area. The center is scheduled to open on January 17 officially.   Download Images              On January 9, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo visited Chonburi and chaired the meeting to follow up the progress of the establishment of the EEC Labour Administration Center after the place was renovated, such as painting and changing the building nameplate. The meeting took place at the Chonburi Skill Development Institute 3, located at No. 145, Nong Mai Daeng, Mueang, Chonburi. This center will officially be opened for service on January 17, whereby Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prawit Wongsuwan will preside over the opening ceremony. The center will provide employment and workforce development services, supporting the growth of industries in the EEC area by managing labour information within the region, offering job […]