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 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 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 […]
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 18, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to attend to the issue. On this occasion, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, to visit the area, assess the situation, and assist flood victims in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. Agencies under the Ministry of Labour of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province participated in the effort, including the Provincial Labour Office, the Provincial Employment Office, the Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office, the Provincial Social Security Office, and the Nakhon Si Thammarat Skill Development Institute 22. Mr. Aree said that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives are concerned about the floods in the southern provinces, as many households in the area have been affected. Therefore, they instructed the establishment of the Ministry of Labour’s Operations Center to assist flood victims in the South at the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Labour Office. The “Ministry of Labour’s Kitchen to Assist Southern Flood Victims” was tasked to prepare boxed meals to give to […]
On December 11, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, delegated Mr. Ari Krainara, Secretary to the Minister of Labor, to inaugurate a project aimed at enhancing the skills of independent workers and targeted groups to expand career opportunities. The training courses, focused on solar cell system installation and maintenance as well as dressmaking, took place at the Mulberry and Silkworm Farming Community Enterprise in Ban Chiang Yuen, Tambon Chiang Yuen, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labor in Udon Thani warmly welcomed the event. In his address, Mr. Ari expressed his honor and pleasure in presiding over the opening ceremony. He highlighted that the project, under the fiscal year 2025 initiative of the Udon Thani Skill Development Institute 18 (Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labor), aims to enhance the capabilities of informal workers by aligning skill development with individual potential and career needs. The courses, including solar cell system installation and sewing, are designed to raise income levels and create sustainable employment opportunities. Mr. Ari noted that participants will gain practical knowledge and skills that can be directly applied to […]
On November 20, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the Estonian Social Insurance Board (SIB) in Tallinn, Estonia. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Estonia this time was to study and exchange information about the social security system of Estonia, including the management of payment of various benefits and good practices of Estonia. Discussions focused mainly on the application of digital technology and the linkage of social security data with other agencies involved in providing services that provide assistance and compensation for all ages using big data. Services range from newborns, providing child support benefits up to 18 years old, unlimited number of people, calculating parental income, collecting educational data, calculating the pay of employees and providing opportunities for the unemployed, to managing income […]
On November 18, 2024, at 13.30 hours local time in Sweden, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the Swedish Pension Agency in Stockholm, Sweden. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason that he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Sweden this time was to study and observe. Importantly, they took this opportunity to exchange information on pension system development guidelines. There were three topics of study and discussion: pension management to ensure sufficiency for all citizens, sustainable pension investment management, and communication and the use of technology and digital innovation to facilitate public understanding in providing services to insured persons. The parties exchanged ideas on pension system development to suit the changing demographic situation in Thailand, which currently has a rapidly aging population, […]
On November 14, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the support for laid-off employees in Nakhon Ratchasima Province. He said that Funai (Thailand) Co., Ltd., located at 835 Moo 18, Ban Sap Muang, Pak Chong – Lam Sam Phung Road, Tambon Chan Thuek, Amphoe Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, is an establishment that produces radio, television and electrical equipment parts and sends them to the parent company in Japan. The company announced its permanent closure on November 14, following the head office (Japan) having declared bankruptcy to the court in Japan, causing a total of 831 employees to be laid off. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, was assigned to instruct the agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, to go to the area together with the provincial agencies to support employees affected by the company’s closure, so that employees will receive benefits according to the law promptly. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut said that he received a report from the Labour Officer of Nakhon Ratchasima Province yesterday (November 13, 2024), that agencies […]
On November 8, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the bodies of the four Thai workers, Mr. Akkapol Wannasai, Mr. Prahyat Pilasram, Mr. Thana Tijantuek, and Mr. Kawisak Papanang, who died in a rocket attack from Lebanon to the northern Israeli city of Metula on October 31, 2024, were sent by the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv yesterday (November 7, 2024) at 21.55 hours local time on Israel Airlines flight LY 081, arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport today (November 8, 2024) at 14.05 hours. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to represent the Ministry of Labour in the ceremony to receive the bodies of the Thai workers back from the State of Israel by laying wreaths by the Labour Minister and the Permanent Secretary of Labour to express their condolences. The Ambassador of the State of Israel to Thailand, Ms. Orna Sagiv, also participated in laying wreaths in order. The bodies of the four deceased will be moved to their […]
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 […]
On October 8, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, chaired the Social Security Committee Meeting (No. 14) No. 14/2024. The Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, Efficiency Advisor from the Social Security Office, Ms. Nanthinee Traipasiri, and related agencies attended the meeting at Somkiat Chaiyasriwong Meeting Room, 4th Floor, Multipurpose Building, Social Security Office and online. The meeting considered the adjustment of the criteria for the cost of Panel Reactive Antibody (PRA) testing in the case of kidney transplantation for the preparation of recipients from brain-dead donors, the amendment of the definition of “initial assistance” according to the announcement of the Medical Committee on the payment of initial assistance to insured persons who have suffered damages from receiving medical services, and the adjustment of the criteria and rates of medical services in the case of rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin costs. It also considered the request for approval to allocate additional funds for the administration of the Social Security Office in 2024, 3 projects totaling 18,115,950 Baht, the draft indicators and criteria for evaluating […]
On September 18, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to represent the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, in receiving the Excellent State Award in category four on analysis of organizational performance and knowledge management, organized by the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC). Civil Service Commission member Mr. Maitri Inthusut presented the award. Directors of offices, centers, divisions, working groups, and officials of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour also joined in congratulating them on this occasion at the Challenger Building, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Samat said that today, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned him to represent the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in receiving the Excellent State Award in category four on analysis of organizational performance and knowledge management, organized by the OCSC. This award is given to agencies that focus on developing excellence in the quality of public administration management, emphasizing efficient and effective organizational management, outstanding performance, and excellent practices, resulting in outcomes that create value for service recipients and stakeholders. […]
cOn September 18, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired tThe Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ceremony to receive the Royal Decoration in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King, the Sash Class, for 2024. C His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand for the year 2024 on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Birthday on July 28, 2024. The Cabinet’s Office of the Secretariat approved all government agencies holding a ceremony to receive the royal decorations in front of His Majesty the King’s portrait to honour him. The Ministry of Labour had a total of 58 recipients of the royal decorations in the Sash Class, divided as follows: 1) The Most Exalted Order of the Knight Grand Cordon of the Crown of Thailand, three persons; 2) The First Class of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, 55 persons.
