June 3, 2025, 08.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presented a flower vase as an offering before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana and signed the royal well-wishing book in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday on June 3, 2025. The occasion took place at the Red Room, Government Officers Building 904, within the Grand Palace.
May 24, 2025, 13.00 hours – Ms. Thiamkae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, received the “Petch Kanok” Award in the “Justice” category for the year 2023–2024, presented by the Association of Film and Sound Program Producers. This honour recognizes exemplary individuals and organizations who embody virtue, sacrifice, and contributions to society and the nation. The award ceremony was presided over by Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, at Sunantanusorn Auditorium, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, U-Thong Nok Road, Bangkok. Ms. Thiamkae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, stated, “Today, I am honoured to receive the ‘Petch Kanok’ Award in the ‘Justice’ category for 2023–2024. This award recognizes distinguished individuals who have made moral and valuable contributions to themselves, their organizations, society, and the nation. It is presented to those with knowledge, vision, and leadership in labour administration that benefits both society and the country, truly deserving of recognition and praise.” “I sincerely thank the organizing committee and the chairs of the ‘Petch Kanok’ and ‘Kanok Nakarach’ awards for selecting me as a recipient. This award serves as a reminder to continue conducting myself […]
May 23, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, to preside over the opening ceremony of “JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani”. The event aims to promote employment for all target groups, including students, new graduates, the unemployed, and general workers. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, delivered the opening report. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Dr. Sansanee Saiyasanthi, Director of Pathum Thani Vocational College, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the event. Mr. Somkid Chanthamrik, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labor of Pathum Thani Province, students, and private sector companies joined in the welcome at the Pathummas Auditorium, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, stated, “I am delighted and honoured that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has entrusted me to preside over the opening of ‘JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani’ today. This initiative aligns with the 20-Year National Strategy, which emphasizes enhancing national competitiveness and developing human capital. […]
May 20, 2025, 13.30 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the press conference for the announcement of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2025, held at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour building. Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, gave a report. Also joining the occasion were Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, 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, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, the Director of the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, the […]
May 11, 2025 – Jeju, South Korea. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, continues to advance international labour cooperation by holding bilateral meetings with Mr. Min-Suk Kim, Acting Minister of Employment and Labour of South Korea, and Mr. Steven Sim Chee Keong, Minister of Human Resources of Malaysia. These discussions took place ahead of the 2025 APEC Human Resource Development Ministerial Meeting (APEC HRDMM 2025), set to begin on May 12. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Sirirat Srichart, Labour Minister-Counsellor at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, also joined the occasion. In talks with Mr. Min-Suk Kim, Acting Minister of Employment and Labour of South Korea, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to legal labour migration. They discussed expanding employment opportunities for Thai workers in service sectors such as restaurants, hotels, and elderly care areas currently experiencing labour shortages in South Korea. Mr. Kim acknowledged Thailand’s vision to elevate its labor force to international standards. Both countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in the legal migration programs, skills development, and protection of Thai workers’ rights in South Korea. South […]
May 8, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the “National Safety at Work Day” 2025 at the Ministry of Labour’s 5th floor conference hall. Also in attendance were Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Ms. Kanchana Poonkaew, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector Generals, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, Legal Advisor, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives. There were over 300 participants, including representatives from the ILO, public and private sectors, labor groups, students, and safety networks from across the country. The occasion took place at the Ministry of Labour’s conference room on the 5th floor. Mr. Phiphat said, “Workplace safety is not just a legal requirement; it is a basic right of every Thai worker.” He […]
May 4, 2025, at 18.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, along with his spouse, attended the banquet in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on the occasion of Coronation Day on May 4, 2025. Accompanying the Labour Minister were Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Thiamkhae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, 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, and Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office. The event took place at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House, Dusit District, Bangkok. The government organized this state banquet to honour His Majesty the King on this important national day: Coronation Day, May 4, 2025. Attendees included members of the Privy Council, former prime ministers, presidents of constitutional organizations, cabinet ministers, members of parliament (MPs) and senators, ministry-level civil servants, military and police officers, political appointees under the Prime Minister’s Office, foreign ambassadors and honorary […]
May 1, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the National Labour Day 2025 celebrations at Lan Khon Mueang, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening of the National Labour Day 2025 event, whereby Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. Mr. Panas Thailuan, Chairman of the 2025 Labour Day Organizing Committee, formally accepted nine labour demands and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving workers’ quality of life through tangible action. A major highlight was the announcement of a Labour Day “gift” designed to help Thai workers launch or sustain careers and enterprises. At 7.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat led a merit-making ceremony, offering alms to nine monks in honour of Labour Day, with Phra Phromwachiramontri, abbot of Wat Suthat Thepphawararam, presiding over the religious rites. This was followed by a parade featuring senior ministry officials and workers marching from Chulalongkorn Intersection to Bangkok City Hall. Mr. Phiphat addressed thousands of workers in attendance. He emphasized that the Ministry of Labour takes every labour demand seriously, with dedicated working […]
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, at 11.20 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave an interview with reporters on “Protecting Workers’ Rights from the Earthquake on March 28, 2025” broadcasted on the Weekend Issues program, Pa Ngaem Attacks, Helping the Nation Integrate, on Channel 5. The interview took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
On January 2, 2025, at 07.30 AM, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, took part in an almsgiving activity attended by 68 monks, which was presided over by Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra and her spouse, Mr. Pitak Suksawat. The event was held by the cabinet, the Prime Minister’s Secretary, political officials, heads of government agencies under the Prime Minister’s Office, heads of government agencies within the Government House, government officials from government agencies within the Government House, and relevant officials. The ceremony was held in unison around the lawn in front of the Thai Khu Fah Building, Government House. The ceremony was held to bring good fortune to the beginning of the new year and to continue the beautiful Thai traditions.
On January 1, 2025, at 09.00 AM., Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, led the ministry’s executives in present a flower vase in front of the portraits of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen. They also signed a blessing to mark the occasion of New Year’s Day 2025. The ceremony took place at Sala Sahathai Samakhom Royal Hall in the Grand Palace. On this occasion, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen graciously distributed the Royal Calendar for 2025 to to all attendees who came to sign the blessing on the occasion of New Year’s Day 2025 on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 08.00 AM – 5:00 PM.
On March 14, 2025, the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Employment, is moving forward to create employment opportunities for people in Songkhla Province, the economic center of the South. It has collaborated with business operators and the Prince of Songkla University to organize the “JOB FAIR 2025 @Songkhla” event. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, along with Mr. Jirawat Maneechote, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, Asst. Prof. Dr. Niwat Kaewpradab, President of Prince of Songkla University, Mr. Kobchai Wongwaiyut, Songkhla Provincial Employment Officer, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla at the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne International Convention Center, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. Mr. Phiphat said that Songkhla Province is an important strategic area of the South. With special economic zones, it has the highest value of border trade in […]
On February 24, 2025, at 09.00 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, reported that today, the Ministry of Labour received the award for Organization with Excellence in Financial and Treasury Performance for the 2023 fiscal year, awarded by the Comptroller General’s Department, Ministry of Finance. Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance presided over the award ceremony. Government agencies that received awards attended the event at the Santi Maitri Building, Government House. Mr. Boonsong said that the Ministry of Labour’s Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour received three awards, consisting of 1) the Outstanding Government Accounting Award, 2) the Outstanding Safety Award on Infringement Prevention, and 3) the Honourable Award for Promoting Excellence in Financial and Fiscal Management. All three awards are prestigious awards that aim to promote the overall financial and fiscal operations of agencies to be efficient. The awards honour agencies that comply with rules and regulations and are transparent in their operations, and recognize agencies that have outstanding internal financial and fiscal management, as financial and fiscal management is an essential element that promotes agencies to be able to perform […]
The TAT Governor, Cherry Khemupsorn, and Mint Archporn won awards along with 30 outstanding working women, honouring the role of women in driving the economy, workforce, and society. The Ministry of Labour pushes for 120-day maternity leave rights and the opening of a female worker advisory center. On February 21, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, gave a press conference, presenting the award for “Outstanding Working Women on International Women’s Day 2025.” Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, joined the occasion. The event was organized by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, which selected 30 outstanding working women of the year. The women included role models from various fields, selected as inspiration for women workers nationwide. The awards honoured exceptional women in […]
On January 22, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, paid a visit to Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd. to inspect and listen to a presentation of product information, processes and employment policies. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the visit. On this occasion, Mr. Guo Song Chong, Chairman of the Board of Directors, executives and employees of Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Mr. Suphamit Chinsri, Governor of Samut Prakan Province, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Prakan Province joined in the welcome at Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Phraeksa Sub-district, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Phiphat said that today, he and the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid a visit to Jinpao Precision Industry Co., Ltd. This year, in 2025, the government led by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has instructed the Ministry of Labour to upskill those who are about to enter the […]
