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 […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, received a report from the Department of Employment, Labour Section, Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv and the Labor Office in Saudi Arabia regarding the tense situation in Israel and Lebanon; it reported a possibility that the situation might expand and intensify from the incident on July 31, 2024 in Iran. The Ministry of Labour has assessed the situation and would like to inform Thai workers to temporarily postpone traveling to work in Israel and Lebanon by all means until further notice. Sending Thai workers to work abroad is an important policy of the Ministry of Labour, which aims to help drive the economy. This year, the target is set at 100,000 people. As of the end of July, 77,918 Thai workers have been sent abroad, accounting for 77.92 percent of the target. Most recently, the Labour Minister signed a Memorandum of Understanding on sending Thai workers to the Republic of Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS) between the Thai Ministry of Labour […]
On August 16, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Director of the Gender and Development Research Institute, Ms. Rueangrawee Pichaikun on the occasion of a meeting to present research data and issues regarding the care and protection of the rights of female workers in independent labour groups, informal labour groups, and vulnerable groups, covering violence and threats against female workers and the right to 180 days of maternity leave and allowing men to take leave to care for their wives while giving birth for 30 days. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined in the welcome. They received the matter and will discuss it further. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister thanked the Institute for Gender and Development Research for providing the information and presenting the demands. The Ministry of Labour’s role in protecting workers’ rights, including promoting the quality of life of workers, especially women’s right to 180 days of maternity leave, […]
On August 8, 2024, at 11.00 hours, in Hong Kong local time, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives discussed official labour matters with the Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Department for Economic and Financial Affairs, Hong Kong, Mr. SUN Yuk Han, Chris, JP. They discussed channels and opportunities for bringing Thai workers to work in Hong Kong in sectors where there is a shortage. The occasion took place at Room 1018 10/F West Wing Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue Tamar, Hong Kong.
On July 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to the northeastern region of Udon Thani to present the Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Muay Thai Trainers in Level 1 sign to the National Sports University, Udon Thani Campus, and the National Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Thai Massage. After presenting the testing center sign, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, places importance on national labour skill standards in all fields. Workers who have achieved national labour skill standards from the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development are considered quality workers. They have official documents certifying their skill levels and are recognized by many countries. The branches of Muay Thai trainers and Thai massage therapists are career branches that can generate income both domestically and internationally and are currently receiving much attention. Therefore, the Labour Minister has assigned the acceleration of the establishment of Thai boxing and Thai massage trainer standard testing centers to cover all regions nationwide. This time, the National Sports University, […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has accelerated the creation of Muay Thai trainer standards to support the government’s world-class Muay Thai soft power policy, to increase the economic value of the country. There are currently over 5,000 Muay Thai training camps nationwide, 4,000 throughout Europe, and 1,700 in the United States and 50 other countries. In the United States, the Muay Thai industry is valued at 1.25 billion USD. In Thailand, it is valued at over 100 billion Baht. Thailand has developed Muay Thai until it became widely known. It has been able to successfully push Muay Thai to be included in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister wants to upgrade the Ministry of Labour to a ministry that plays an economic role. The Department of Skills Development has been assigned to create standards for Muay Thai teachers to be accepted both domestically and abroad. At the beginning of 2024, the National Skill Standards were announced […]
On July 19, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the opening ceremony of the project to strengthen the potential of labour services at the local level. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, also attended the occasion, which took place at the Prince Ballroom 2 – 3, 11th floor, Prince Palace Hotel, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour thanked the Bangkok labor volunteers for their volunteer spirit and for sacrificing their time, physical energy, and financial resources to join in working for the Ministry of Labour in the 2024 fiscal year 2024. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, strives to support and provide compensation for everyone. There is an urgent policy to encourage Bangkok labour volunteers from 180 districts in Bangkok, with three people per district, totaling 540 people, to receive compensation of 600 Baht monthly. In the 2024 fiscal year, a budget has been allocated, and compensation has already been given to volunteer workers in Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj added that in […]
On Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, visited Nakhon Pathom Province to monitor and provide policies for the operation of the Children Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage, to align with the standards of the National Early Childhood Development Center and to provide morale to personnel, nannies, and teachers in charge of caring for early childhood children. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, Deputy Director-Generals, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, and Mrs. Watcharee Makwan, the Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Teerayut Chanditthawong, department executives, and heads of government agencies in the area gave a welcome. The occasion took place at the Children’s Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage, Om Yai Subdistrict, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom Province. In addition, the Labour Minister gave ingredients for cooking within the center and provided lunch for early childhood children at the Children’s Center, Sirindhorn Raja Vidyalaya Campus Under Royal Patronage.
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 Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the United States Department of State’s Trafficking In Persons Report 2024 on June 24, whereby Thailand maintains the Tier 2 status, which is the same as last year. The report compiles data on human trafficking from 186 countries and economies. According to the report, Thailand’s efforts to solve human trafficking are increasing. Thailand does not meet minimum standards completely in eliminating human trafficking, but significant efforts have been made to do so. The government has demonstrated an overall push for efforts compared to the previous reporting period on issues such as the number of human trafficking investigations, prosecutions, and the number of victims being screened and referred for services. There have been investigations into government officials accused of involvement in human trafficking cases and greater separation of victims who are migrant workers, including separating victims of exploitation in the fishing sector. The court has ordered an increase in compensation for victims and opened a victim separation service center, for example. The United States also has important suggestions for Thailand’s operations in relation to the Ministry of Labour, such as increasing […]
On June 21, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, paid a visit to give encouragement and advice to 241 Thai workers receiving training before traveling to work in Taiwan and Japan. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan joined in the visit to give encouragement. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and trainees attended the ceremony in the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that many Thai people like to travel abroad to work as the compensation is higher compared to Thailand. If workers are patient and determined to work, when the employment contract is completed, they will have income, savings, and experience working abroad, which will improve their quality of life. Before traveling to work abroad, there must be training to prepare and equip Thai workers with the knowledge […]
On June 20, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, advised 9 Thai youths from 9 fields competing in the BRISC 2024 Skills Competition between June 22 and 27, 2024, in Chongqing, China, in a warm-up before the world-class competition, World Skills Lyon 2024. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he was proud of the Thai representatives participating in this competition. Competitions or medals are a reflection of Thailand’s large number of skilled workers and can attract more foreign investors to invest in Thailand. Therefore, he asked that the youths showcase their skills in this arena to prove themselves. For this competition, the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development is Thailand’s main agency, which is a member of WorldSkills. It is responsible for sending workers to compete in various stages. The world-class competition, WorldSkills Lyon […]
On June 19, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, joined in the opening ceremony of the THAILAND SAFE@WORK#36 event. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, commenced the event. Mr. Amnuay Phurahong, serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) reported on the objectives of the event. 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 Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. On this occasion, the Labour Minister presented plaques to the sponsors of the event, awarding a plaque of honour for the campaign to reduce occupational accident statistics to zero in the year 2024, […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, commenced the THAILAND SAFE@WORK#36 between June 19 to 21, 2024, at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. Mr. Amnuay Phurahong, serving as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) reported on the objectives of the event. 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 Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The event was organized under the theme “A Safe Thai Society, Driving the Thai Economy Toward Sustainability,” emphasizing the goal of reducing work accidents to no more than 4 percent per year. The effort is by the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (Public Organization) or TOSH, together with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, the […]
On June 18, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, to attend the Executive Subcommittee Meeting for the 36th National Occupational Health and Safety Fair, 2024, No. 2/2024. Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr. Nikhom Kasempura, chaired the meeting, and relevant parties joined and checked the readiness for organizing the event at the Phoenix Room, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Building 11-12, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The 36th National Occupational Safety and Health Fair is scheduled to be held from June 19 to 21, 2024, at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Exhibition and Convention Center, Halls 11-12. The objective is to be a center of exchange for academic knowledge and safety experiences. The event includes various activities, including academic seminars, safety exhibitions, and demonstrations.
