On December 23, 2024, at 18.30 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report after the 22nd Wage Committee Meeting No. 11/2024. The meeting had government representatives, employer representatives, employee representatives, and relevant officials attend the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour Building. He said that the Wage Committee meeting considered and approved the increase in the minimum wage by 7 to 55 Baht per day (an average of 2.9 percent), divided into 17 rates, which were mainly considered based on the cost of living and economic structure, with the highest rate being 400 Baht per day and the lowest rate being 337 Baht per day, as follows: 1. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 400 Baht per day in 4 provinces and 1 district, including Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong and Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. 2. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 380 Baht per day in Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province, and Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. 3. The minimum wage rate is adjusted to 372 Baht per day in Bangkok and its vicinity, a total […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, reported that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labour, expedited the monitoring of Thai workers going to work abroad in order to generate income for the country and promote employment among Thais. From January to November 2024, over 86,000 Thais have been permitted to work abroad, sending back income through the Bank of Thailand amounting to 246,379 million Baht, which is considered a very high value. Currently, 144,617 Thais are working in 134 countries worldwide. The five countries with the most Thai workers are Taiwan, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Israel, and Malaysia, respectively. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the income and benefits that Thai workers receive while working abroad, many people do not know how to apply for benefits when they return to Thailand, such as income tax refunds, old-age pensions, and claiming outstanding wages from employers. Many countries where Thai people work will provide these benefits according to their laws, especially Taiwan, which employs the most Thai workers. For example, applying for old-age benefits from the Labour Insurance Fund for Thai workers in the manufacturing […]
On November 17, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, to chair the announcement ceremony and present awards for the final round of the Toyota Customer Service Skills Competition 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samaphat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Governor of Chachoengsao Province, Mr. Prasit Intachoti, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chachoengsao Province joined in the event. The President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Mr. Noriaki Yamashita, and executives welcomed the guests at the Toyota Education and Training Center, Suwinthawong Road, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, said that today (November 17, 2024), the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned him to chair the announcement and award ceremony of the Toyota Customer Service Skills Competition, Final Round, 2024. He commended Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., a […]
On November 6, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the kickoff activity for the electrical system repair services in houses and buildings affected by the flood in Chiang Rai Province. The initiative aims to help restore and relieve the suffering of the people affected by the floods. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, and executives from the Ministry of Labour attended the occasion. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and Acting Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province, Mr. Chotinarin Ketsom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province, Mr. Damrongsak Yotthongdee, leaders of local administrative organizations, volunteer electrical repair technicians in houses and buildings, and Mae Sai residents joined in welcoming them at Ban Ko Sai, Mae Sai Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour has […]
On October 20, 2024, at 1:30 PM, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, visited Tha Chana District, Surat Thani Province, to follow up on the activities of labour volunteers. Mr. Suksan Muangkaew, President of the Black Chicken Farming and Organic Livestock Community Enterprise, members of the volunteer labour group in Tha Chana District, community leaders, and local residents welcomed the visit at the enterprise’s facility in Khanthuli Subdistrict, Tha Chana District, Surat Thani. Mr. Boonsong stated that it was a pleasure to meet the members of the community farming group, which is composed of labour volunteers and insured members under Section 40 of the Social Security Office. The group was founded in 2017 with 10 members and has since grown to 30. They are now formally registered as the “Khanthuli Black Chicken and Organic Livestock Farming Group.” Their goal is to improve the breeding of native chickens by selecting standout traits, such as fast growth and tender meat, for breeding. This helps boost income as agricultural product prices fall, and it allows farmers to make better use of their rubber and palm plantations by raising chickens […]
On October 7, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, to chair the opening of the 17th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour Thailand National Tripartite Preparatory Workshop “Care work and labour migration in ASEAN.” The event was attended by the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, executives of the Ministry of Labour, agencies under the Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies. The occasion took place at the Bang Lamphu Meeting Room, 6th Floor, Amari Pratunam Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Decha said that today, the Permanent Secretary of the Labour assigned him to chair the opening of the Tripartite Workshop to prepare for the 17th ASEAN Forum on Migrant Labour (AFML), which is an important meeting for Thailand to demonstrate its actions in protecting migrant workers, in line with international standards. For this AFML meeting, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, as the host, is co-organizing the conference in collaboration with the International Labour Organization through the International Labour Office in Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao PDR. The main topic is “care work and labour […]
On October 4, 2024, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, executives from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, along with the delegation and the skilled workers team from 8 northern provinces, went to Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province to assist flood victims. Mr. Phiphat said that amid the flooding situation, the Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Director-General have worked with the heads of provincial government agencies, the government sector, the private sector, and volunteers in the area. This is the second time that they have come to help with the flooding in Chiang Rai Province. They are concerned about the villagers and fellow workers who are still affected by the disaster. The water is still flooding houses and damaging workplaces. The Labour Minister and his team have brought relief bags from the Ministry of Labour and consumer goods from the labour network businesses to distribute them as an initial measure. […]
On September 25, 2024, at 08.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the flag-saluting ceremony, singing the Thai national anthem and displaying the Thai national flag on the occasion of Thai National Flag Day on September 28, 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, civil servants, and officials participated in the event at the flagpole in front of the Smart Job Center building at the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Pairoj said that September 28 is the day of the bestowal of the Thai national flag, which is considered the nation’s most significant symbol. Originally, the Thai national flag had many forms until the reign of King Rama VI, who graciously issued a new Flag Act in 1917. He defined the meaning of the colours of the national flag: red represents the nation or the people, white represents religion, and blue represents the monarchy. The tricolor flag, or the Thai national flag, is considered the highest symbol of the nation, a reminder for the younger generation to remember the sacrifice of the blood of our ancestors to preserve the land and unite the hearts of the entire […]
On September 17, 2024, at 18.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the award ceremony or certificates of honour for competitors in the WorldSkills Lyon 2024. He also presented plaques of honour to competition sponsors. Thailand’s young competitors brought won one gold medal, one silver medal, and seven medals of outstanding skills, along with a total prize of over a million Baht. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, executives from the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Skill Development attended the ceremony at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat congratulated the participants of the 47th WorldSkills competition who won medals on the world stage. This is a success in demonstrating the abilities and potential of Thai youths who have skills that are second to none in the world. He gave words of encouragement to all the youths who missed out on winning medals this time but said that all of them have gained valuable experience that cannot be found anywhere else. In addition, he said that all 22 youths […]
On September 17, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Thailand, Mrs. Millicent Cruz-Paredes, and the delegation on the occasion of a meeting. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and executives from the Social Security Office, the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and the International Cooperation Bureau gave a welcome at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that Thailand and the Philippines have had a long-standing good relationship. This year marks the 75th anniversary. Currently, there are approximately 40,000 Filipino workers in Thailand, most of whom are in the education, academic, and entertainment sectors. He commended the Philippine skills development efforts for their success in sending Thai workers to work abroad, especially in the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and America. As a result, he is interested in having the Department of Skill Development study methods to develop the workforce’s skills so that they can work abroad and meet the needs of the global labor market. Mr. Phiphat continued […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the flash floods and forest runoff resulting from mass rainfall in the northern provinces, especially Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, and Tak provinces. The three provinces are currently experiencing flooding, affecting 22,841 businesses, 280,203 employees, and 17,941 households. He expressed his concern about the people and said that he is closely following the situation. He has instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the flood-affected provinces to work with the agencies in the provinces to provide urgent assistance to the people. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, he has instructed the Permanent Secretary of Labour to assign the provincial labour offices and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the flooded areas to provide full support to various agencies in each province. The Labour Minister has supported 90,000 bottles of drinking water for the provincial labour offices to distribute to victims in the area. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, added that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is concerned about the situation. Therefore, he has instructed the provincial labour offices and all agencies under the Ministry of Labour to […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and related agencies to follow up on the resolution of the case of 700 Myanmar migrant workers who gathered to demand unpaid wages from their Chinese employers in the Rojana Industrial Estate, Prachin Buri Province on August 16. Initial investigations by the Ministry of Labour found that the problem was caused by the delay in the inspection process and the international money transfer from the parent company in China. Labour inspectors and company representatives discussed and paid employees 500 Baht each to alleviate their hardships on August 17, 2024. The company promised to improve financial supervision by paying wages in cash and having company representatives oversee them systematically, starting from August onwards. The payment date has been set for August 21, 2024, at the construction site. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that this Myanmar workers’ rally is under the law and took place in a private area, which can be controlled and did not escalate. On Monday, August 19, at 13.30 hours, labour inspectors […]
On August 3, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, visited Satun Province to give encouragement and give gifts to one disabled insured person. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, joined the occasion. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Satun Province and the family of the insured persons also gave a welcome. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that today, he, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officers from the Satun Provincial Social Security Office visited the insured person with disabilities. He shared words of encouragement to the insured person in the social security system. It was an excellent opportunity to come and talk, introduce benefits, and facilitate contact and coordination with agencies under the Ministry of Labour. In this regard, he also brought necessary consumer goods to give to the disabled insured person under the care of the Satun Provincial Social Security Office. The insured person was Ms. Hasana Labaide, an insured person under Section 39 in Khuan Sto Subdistrict, Khuan Don District, Satun […]
On July 26, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the fifth batch. 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 Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Governor of Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Phon Damtham, and senior executives from the Ministry of Labour joined the occasion. Social Security Networks and insured persons in the area showed interest in participating in this activity at the Central Place Hotel, Samut Sakhon Province. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he was very pleased to have the opportunity to travel to Samut Sakhon Province and was honoured to chair the opening ceremony of the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the fifth batch. It is a delightful occasion that the Social Security Office has signed a Memorandum of Understanding on “creating awareness and improving the quality of life in creating social security for applicants for […]
On July 17, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the project to develop the potential of public relations officers of the Social Security Office. 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 Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Social Security Office’s administrators and public relations officers from the Central and Provincial Social Security Offices gave a welcome at The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. The Labour Minister said that he was pleased to be the chairman of the opening ceremony of the project to develop the potential of public relations officers of the Social Security Office. This project was organized to develop […]
On July 17, 2024, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the alms-giving ceremony to 10 monks, an activity promoting morality and ethics in Buddhism on the occasion of Asahna Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day 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, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and employees under the Ministry of Labour participated in activities at the ground floor hall of the Ministry of Labour building and the Phra Phuttha Sutthithambophit area.
