On August 15, 2024, at 11.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, to participate in the Coordination and Supervision Committee Meeting on Human Trafficking Prevention and Suppression No. 2/2024, which took place at Meeting Room 301, Building 1, Government Houses. The meeting informed the progress report on resolving issues of Thai wild fruit pickers in Sweden for the 2024 season of relevant agencies and the order to appoint qualified committee members to the committee to coordinate and supervise the operation of prevention and suppression of human trafficking. The meeting also considered the order to appoint the subcommittee of the national victim sorting and referral center. ————————————— Division of Public Relations
On August 5, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting No. 5/2024. Senior executives and agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in central, regional, and international areas attended the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and online. In this meeting, the agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the performance results for the 2024 fiscal year, nine months (October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the budget expenditure results of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024), the labour situation and trends report for July 2024, the regional performance report by the provincial labour offices of Mukdahan, Nakhon Pathom, Songkhla, and Khon Kaen, the performance report on findings of the Thai labour markets abroad, the installation of entry and exit cards in the area of the Ministry of Labour, and the results of the 112th Session of […]
On August 5, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Executive Meeting No. 5/2024 to acknowledge performance reports following the Labour Minister’s instructions. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, 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 Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, joined the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Agencies under the Ministry of Labour in central, regional, and international locations participated in the meeting via electronic media.
On August 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported that on July 30, 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced the results from the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the 2024 fiscal year 2024 at the ITA DAY & ITA AWARDS 2024 under the concept of Transparency with Quality. This year, the Ministry of Labour had an average score of 93.69 out of 100, ranking second in the country out of a total of 21 ministries. In the evaluation, the score improved from 2023, when it was ranked fifth. In first place was the Ministry of Industry, which received an evaluation result of 93.85 points. In third place was the Ministry of Finance, which scored 93.29 points. “The Ministry of Labour’s ranking this year is a result of its determination to perform its duties, especially in solving corruption of all agencies under the Ministry of Labour. It focuses on honesty, transparency, morality, and accountability, as well as building trust and protecting the interests of those involved and stakeholders. This is the pride of the Ministry of Labour’s personnel. I would […]
On August 1, 1024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar and gave policies to participants of the workshop on “Developing the Potential of Labour Services in the Area by Labour Graduates” for the 2024 fiscal year. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported the objectives of the event. The Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Prince Grand Ballroom, Prince Palace Hotel, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour gives importance to driving the mission, aiming for tangible results for the people in the area, which is proactively carried out through the regional office. Southern border labour graduates are an important mechanism to drive the mission of the Ministry of Labour, helping with the implementation of missions at the local, district, sub-district, and village levels. The labour graduates perform their duties so that all workers have a better quality of life. They do this by providing labour services, cooperating and managing duties, and being a source of support for the people and those involved. The “Developing […]
On July 30, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Labour Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 5/2024. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and related agencies attended the meeting at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, and online. The meeting considered the request for certification as a professional organization of the Eastern Personnel Management Association, the request for certification of labour skill standards according to Section 26 of the Labour Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545, the request for approval of the draft announcement of the Labour Skill Development Promotion Committee on the amendment of the wording in the announcement of the Labour Skill Development Promotion Committee, and the request for approval of the income and expenditure estimates of the Labour Skill Development Fund for fiscal years 2025 to 2028 and the work plan for the 2025 fiscal year. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On July 28, 2024, at 08.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, participated in the oath-taking ceremony to be a good civil servant and a power of the land on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday. The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the ceremony. On this occasion, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the ceremony at Sanam Luang. —————————— Division of Public Relations
On July 19, 2024, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, to attend the meeting of the Strategic Development of the Southern Border Provinces (SDSBP) Committee No. 2/2024. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Chairman of the Strategic Development of the Southern Border Provinces (SDSBP) Committee, chaired the meeting. The meeting took place in the Cabinet meeting room on the 2nd floor of the new Cabinet Secretariat Building, Government House, Bangkok. ——————————- Division of Public Relations
On July 17, 2024, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the alms-giving ceremony to 10 monks, an activity promoting morality and ethics in Buddhism on the occasion of Asahna Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day 2024. 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 Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and employees under the Ministry of Labour participated in activities at the ground floor hall of the Ministry of Labour building and the Phra Phuttha Sutthithambophit area.
On July 16, 2024, at 15:30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, led the executive team and agencies under the Ministry of Labour to participate in recording an offering of blessings ceremony to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, on the occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday on August 12, 2024. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri; the Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit; the Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara; Mr. Phuchong Warasri, from the Secretariat of the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour; and the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pairote Chotikasathien along with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour, attended the recording session at the Channel 7 Television Station recording room in Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
On July 12, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Working Group Promoting Career Guidance for Students Meeting No. 1/2024. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand Committee Member, Dr. Suraphong Paoklang and relevant agencies attended the meeting at the Tian Atchakul conference room, 10th floor, Department of Employment.
On July 3, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, welcomed the Public Sector Excellence Award Evaluation Committee in the Public Sector Management Quality Branch for 2024, category four on organizational performance analysis and knowledge management of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The committee was led by the Chairperson of the Evaluation Committee, Mrs. Methini Thepmanee, together with the Evaluation Committee Member, Mr. Chainarong Chochai, and the Evaluation Committee Member from the OPDC, Mrs. Kittiya Kamphi. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Academic Labour Advisor, Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai, attended the meeting. Government officials and officials of agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour joined in giving a welcome. Mr. Pairoj said that today, he was pleased and honoured that the Evaluation Committee came to inspect the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour places great importance on public sector management, especially with the development of information systems. This will lead […]
On June 28, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024, Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, reported on the event’s objectives. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin focuses on reducing inequality in society and promoting a good quality of life for the people. It strives to create opportunities for all people of the working age to pursue a career to have a stable income. Currently, Thailand is facing challenges from changes in economic and social conditions, especially in the population structure, which has made Thailand an aging society. The rate of new births has decreased significantly. As […]
On June 26, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to commence the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Chaiya Surat Thani” event at the Chaiya Vocational College, Wiang Subdistrict, Chaiya District, Surat Thani Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, attended the opening ceremony. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report. The Deputy Governor of Surat Thani Province, Mr. Sukon Noopakdee, joined in honour of the event. The Director of the Bangkok Employment Office Area 2 and Acting Employment Officer of Surat Thani Province, Mr. Phongsawat Phuangdet, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Surat Thani Province, gave a welcome. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment, the Surat Thani Provincial Employment Office, and Chaiya Vocational College have worked together to drive government policy through the “Creating Jobs and Career Paths@Chaiya Surat Thani” project according to the goal of promoting employment, generating income, and creating opportunities for social equality. It aims to prepare the workforce by boosting people’s […]
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 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 […]
