On January 19, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s 2025 Meet the People Project in Songkhla Province. Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. Mr. Chotinrin Ketsom, Governor of Songkhla Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, labour volunteers, labour graduates, insured person networks, and business establishments joined in welcoming the participants at the Chuphan Meeting Room, 2nd floor, Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, the Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya, Songkhla Campus, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s […]
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 […]
On January 14, 2025, at 10.00 hours local time in Israel, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ms. Pannabha Chandraramya, Ambassador of Thailand to Israel, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Kittithana Srisuriya, Minister Counselor (on Labour) and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, discussed official matters with Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security in Jerusalem, Israel. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said he and his deletion traveled to Beit Hilkia Moshav, where they were welcomed by Mr. Avi Dicter, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Together, they visited Leafresh Farm, a hydroponic vegetable farm. They met with 15 Thai worker representatives and learned about smart agriculture, which is the production and distribution of healthy fresh vegetables grown in a unique greenhouse using hydroponic technology, where computerized systems control water quality measurement points, process and manage temperature levels, and add fertilizers and nutrients. They then met with Mr. Avi Dicter, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, along with representatives from the Israeli Ministry of Interior and the Ministry […]
On January 11, 2025, at 08.45 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mrs. Thiamkhae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, presided over the ceremony to award educational scholarships provided by the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association for 2025. Twelve scholarships were awarded to children of civil servants, permanent employees, and government officials under the Ministry of Labour on the occasion of National Children’s Day 2025. Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Vice President of the Association, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, Vice President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, Ms. Nanthinee Sapsiri, Vice President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Jirawan Sutsunthon, Assistant to the President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, along with the association’s honourary committee members, witnessed the event at the lobby on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour’s building. The objective of the event is to build morale and compassion for the lives of […]
On January 11, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the scholarship award ceremony on the occasion of National Children’s Day 2025 by the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister gave an opening speech, gave gifts to children, and visited activity booths organized by agencies under the Ministry of Labour and business establishments. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, and Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, also joined the occasion. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and civil servants, parents, children, students, the Din Daeng Flat community, and children of the workforce joined the event, which took place in the lobby on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour’s Building, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat welcomed everyone who joined the Ministry of Labour’s National Children’s Day 2025 event. This year, the government announced the Children’s Day slogan as “Every opportunity is a learning experience. Be ready to adapt to the future […]
On January 10, 2025, at 11.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the brainstorming workshop to draft a (draft) human resources development plan to support increased income and workforce productivity for 2025 – 2027 (Master Plan). Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, also joined the workshop. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to attend. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, and executives joined the event at Centara Life Hotel, Government Complex, and Convention Center, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, revealed that the world is facing various factors of change, such as climate change, the aging society, and the digital age, including the United States, which has an upcoming new president. The changing policies will affect the economy, society, and labour markets around the world, including Thailand, resulting in a demand for workers with a variety of skills, […]
On December 27, 2024, at 07.00 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mrs. Thiamkhae Thapchaiyut, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, presented gifts on the occasion of the New Year Festival 2025. The gifts aim to encourage the 172 security officers and cleaning staff of the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association Committee attended the occasion at the Permanent Secretary’s Office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour.
Today (December 24, 2025), Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the press conference on the Ministry of Labour’s New Year’s gifts in 2025. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and the media, joined the occasion in the lobby on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat revealed the Ministry of Labour’s New Year’s gifts in 2025. He said that the Ministry of Labour has prepared seven New Year’s gifts to give to workers nationwide as a source of encouragement. The gifts are worth 20 million Baht, as follows: The first item is the provision of a source of funds for career promotion. A loan amount of 50,000 to 300,000 Baht will be available at 0% interest for 24 months (by the Department of Employment). The loan is provided by a fund for homeworkers and freelancers to alleviate […]
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 November 12, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bunyawee Khaiphan welcomed Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi who presided over the meeting of the Steering Committee of the Campaign Project to Prevent and Solve Drug Problems TO BE NUMBER ONE for the fiscal year 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Minister of Public Health, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, and executives of ministries and related agencies welcomed Her Royal Highness. They joined the meeting at the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province. The said meeting has been held annually since 2004. The purpose of this meeting is to allow all agencies involved in the project to report their performance in 2024, policies, and operational plans for 2025 and to enable committees from all sectors to be aware of the operational guidelines and implement them in accordance with Royal initiatives and intentions, to integrate cooperation in project implementation for maximum efficiency, and to exchange operational experiences that will lead […]
On October 31, 2024, at 09.00 hours in the local time of the Republic of Singapore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, together with the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Singapore, Mr. Wuttisak Pathomsart, attended the 13th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM + 3) at the Garden Pavilion, Republic of Singapore. Mr. Phiphat said that the ASEAN Plus Three (China, Japan, Korea) Labour Ministers’ Meeting aims to develop technical and academic advancements, as well as link cooperation in forums through projects of international agencies in Thailand. He highlighted the issue of technological advancements as a challenge for all Thai workers who must adapt and transition to an aging society. Therefore, to prepare Thai workers, it has a policy of working at all ages and a focus on upskilling, reskilling, and new skills to promote innovation among workers, which aims to cover at least 5 million people in 2025. It is also focused on preparing the new generation of workers by creating curricula and guidance from secondary school, […]
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 9, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, chaired the meeting on the 3-year workforce plan project (2025 – 2027) of the Social Security Office. The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Labour Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, as Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, along with Social Security Office officials. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The purpose of the meeting was to study and analyze the ecosystem, business models, and future challenges to be used as information for the Social Security Office’s workforce planning in the next three years. The meeting also proposed human resource management strategies that support readiness during the transition period by having an appropriate quantity and quality of personnel to support roles in the future and to create a 3-year workforce plan that is consistent with the mission and strategy of the Social Security Office, as well as to study, analyze, support, and jointly review the format and guidelines for organizational restructuring.
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 October 2, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the raising of the Ko Teng pole ceremony, which is a symbol of the beginning of the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket Province. He also visited the activity booths organized by the Ministry of Labor’s agencies. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Governor of Phuket Province, Mr. Sopon Suwannarat, Deputy Governor of Phuket Province, Lieutenant Colonel Adul Chuthong, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phuket Province, and representatives from local administrative organizations gave a welcome. The private sector, as well as Phuket residents and both Thai and foreign tourists, wore white and joined the ceremony in large numbers at the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine (Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Foundation), Phuket Province. Mr. Phiphat said that he was pleased and honoured to chair the raising of the Ko Teng pole ceremony, which is the symbol of the beginning of the Vegetarian Festival in Phuket Province today. When talking about the Vegetarian Festival or “Jia Chai,” people think of Phuket Province and the Jui Tui Bo Keng Shrine, which is the provincial shrine […]
On October 1, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, announced the Ministry of Labour’s policy and operational guidelines for the 2025 fiscal year to the media at the press conference room on the fifth floor of the Ministry of Labour. He stated that the Ministry of Labour has responded to the 2025 policy under the leadership of the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, which focuses on the policy of “outstanding social security, a focus on modern skills, Thai people having jobs, creating a culture of safety, a stable Thai economy and workforce.” It aims to drive important missions to improve the quality of life and work of the workforce. Mr. Boonsong continued that following the royal decree appointing him to the position of Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour on September 24, 2024, he is committed to driving important missions to improve the quality of life and work of working people nationwide. The Ministry of Labour’s policy for 2025 will be designed to meet current workforce challenges and promote the creation of a stable, efficient, and modern labour system. He stated that he […]
