The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has pushed for economic stimulus and relief measures for entrepreneurs and workers affected by rising production costs, increases in interest, technological changes, relocation of production bases and importing products from China. Through economic stimulus measures, the Ministry of Labour has hastened the creation of jobs in the country. It organized the Job Expo Thailand 2024, with over 110,000 people applying for jobs, matching employment through the “khontumngan” platform to support laid-off people who want to work as freelancers. Matching employment through the “thaimeengantum” platform, with over 177,000 job openings nationwide. It organized labour markets in every province and expanded the labour market in foreign countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Australia, New Zealand, and Portugal. It opened new markets in Italy to send workers to work in the agricultural sector. This year, the goal is to send 100,000 workers abroad, which is expected to bring in 385,617 million Baht in income back to the country. In terms of relief measures for entrepreneurs and workers, there is financial support and welfare, such as compensation […]
On July 10, 2024, at 17.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the 30th National Skills Competition, regional level, at the Prem Music Hall, Thaksin University. 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Somnuek Promkhieo, the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee, executives from the Department of Skill Development, heads of government agencies in Songkhla Province, the southern provincial group and youths participated in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremonies were held simultaneously in all four regions, looking for over 1,600 youths with quality skills throughout the country to be selected to compete in the national competition. It aims to spark a new generation of workers to step onto the world stage, showcasing the potential of Thai workers. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development had adopted the royal philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has invited the public to join Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair or Job Expo Thailand 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Halls 6 – 7, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. There will be 222 employers/establishments recruiting, offering over 700,000 job positions nationwide to support job applicants. The companies include Minor International, Huawei Technology (Thailand), Thai Airways International, Thai Namthip Corporation, Thai Beverages, and others. There will be 30 overseas employers/establishments offering over 100,000 overseas job positions in countries such as Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Poland, Malaysia, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel. The most popular positions include construction, welders, the bicycle industry, foremen, and domestic workers, which have a relatively high wage rate. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the job application zone, there is also an open house activity zone featuring ten educational institutions, 15 career showcases, 15 inspirational careers, professional readiness testing, career counseling clinics, and an independent occupation demonstration zone for 73 occupations. The working group […]
On June 17, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to welcome the Director and Secretary-General of the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities, Dr. Supharatham Mongkolsawat, and delegation, on the occasion of meeting to discuss issues of career promotion, employment, and social security rights for people with disabilities, as well as cooperation in linking work information with four ministries and one agency. 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. Santi Nantasuwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Meeting Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On June 17, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s preparation for the meeting of the House of Representatives to consider the draft Budget Act for the 2025 fiscal year. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Wichit Intaracharoen, the Department of Skills Development’s Mrs. Jirawan Sutasunthon, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Watcharee Makwan, and the Social Security Office’s Performance Consultant, Ms. Nanthini Sapsiri joined the meeting at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On June 5, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, as the Ministry of Labour’s representative to participate in the Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Day 2024, under the theme “Together We Can Stop Cyber – Trafficking.” The Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, chaired the opening speech and presented awards. The Permanent Secretary of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Anukul Piedkaew, gave a report. Executives and representatives of related departments attended the event at the Phoenix Ballroom, IMPACT Exhibition Center Building, IMPACT Exhibition, and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, said that today, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned him to represent the Ministry of Labour to participate in the honour of the Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Day 2024. In this event, the Ministry of Labour was selected to receive two awards, namely the Outstanding Agency Award for Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking, to the Secretariat Office of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, the Office of the Permanent […]
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 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 December 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Skill Expo Thailand 2022 project, developing people into the new world. The Department of Skill Development organized the event with the concept of “Building, Strengthening, and Adding Value.” The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education in Chonburi Province, the Director of the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.) and students, gave a welcome at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.), Chonburi Province. Mr. Suthep said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes and gives importance to laying a foundation for stability in human resource development to drive the economy with innovation to Thailand 4.0. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to accelerate the […]
On December 8, 2022, at 17.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to greet Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who traveled to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2022 Red Cross Fair and observes the booths and activities of various agencies at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Shop, Lumphini Park. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to attend the reception and present items to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on such occasions. The occasion took place at the pavilion in front of the Public Library, Lumphini Park, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. For this year’s Red Cross event, the Thai Red Cross Society has scheduled the event under the concept of “Nine Decades under Her Majesty Honoring the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” The fair will be held between December 8 and 18, 2022, […]
On December 7, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, and the delegation had a bilateral meeting with H.E.The Hon Brendan O’ Connor MP, Minister for Skills and Training, from the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, on the occasion of traveling to Singapore to attend the ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), and discussions on cooperation in opening up the labour market in Australia. The Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, Mr. Chutintorn Kongsak, gave a welcome at the Ord Meeting Room, Stamford Meeting Rooms, Level 4, Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore. Mr. Suchart said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha has focused on promoting Thai people to work abroad. The government has provided support for Thai people to have jobs, enhanced handicraft skills, and bring income back to develop the country, in which Thailand has educational institutions with potential. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Department of Skill Development is ready to provide skills training for Thai people before going to work abroad. Therefore, today’s bilateral discussions between Thailand and Australia […]
On December 7, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave a speech at the ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting at the Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the government, employers, and employees also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart congratulated the ILO and the Government of Singapore on successfully hosting the Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting and agreed with the ILO Director-General’s report that social justice is essential for people-centered rehabilitation, using effective social dialogue. In his speech, he shared an example of good practices in Thailand. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour has implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and help businesses and workers recover from the COVID-19 situation. Examples include the Job Expo in 2020, which created jobs for 2.6 million workers, and the Co-Payment project, which successfully promoted youth employment. Through joint measures between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of […]
The Department of Employment invites the public to shop for New Year’s gifts in the event “Shop for the Right Things … for the Right Person.” The event showcases products from freelance groups supported by the Department of Employment. They also launched an e-catalog for convenience, shopping the new normal way. On December 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has the policy to revitalize the economy after the COVID-19 situation to encourage spending during the New Year festival. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour has invited a group of independent professionals, supported by the Department of Employment, to sell products during the New Year festival at the “Shop for the Right Things … for the Right Person” event. The event has exhibitions and sales of products from the freelance groups supported by the Department of Employment (homeworker groups), both from Bangkok and neighboring provinces. The groups include the stylish bag group, the Thonglong Hin Handicraft Group, the Ban Krua Western Community Housewives Group, the Bead, and Silk Embroidery Group, the Tan Wood […]
On November 24, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s delegation to visit Phetchabun Province on the occasion of presiding over the KICKOFF ceremony for measures to support and raise income for rice farmers in the 2022/23 harvest year. The measures aim to help rice farmers have an income and financial liquidity in spending, including providing opportunities for farmers to sell rice paddy at a higher price or a price suitable to production costs. The Phetchabun Provincial Governor, Mr. Krit Khongmuang, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province, Phetchabun provincial labour volunteers and community members in the area also participated in the welcoming at the field in front of the Phetchabun City Hall, Sadiang Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchabun District, Phetchabun Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to improving the quality of life of all worker groups. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and […]
On November 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Chiang Rai Province to follow up on the BCG Model Rice Conservation Project, Phase 1 pilot. He also chaired the event “Harvesting Rice to Save the World ” and join a discussion on the “Revolution of Farming for Sustainability .”The Chiang Rai Provincial Governor, Mr. Passakorn Bunyalak, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chiang Rai Province, labour volunteers from Chiang Rai Province, and rice farmers in the area joined to welcome the delegation at Baan Chiangkhan, Moo 14, Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes improving the quality of life of all workers. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and social development, especially over 22 million informal workers, including farmers, who are the majority of […]
