On April 24, 2025, at 11.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, signed the book of condolence on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, who passed away on April 21, 2025. The signing was in tribute to the Pope, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and the Vatican City State. Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, along with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour, also took part in the signing ceremony held at the Apostolic Nunciature to Thailand, located in the Sathorn district of Bangkok.
On April 22, 2025, at 21.00 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, together with Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, held a meeting with H.E. Mr. Seng Sakda, Permanent Secretary of Labour and Vocational Training of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the meeting room of Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra Hotel, Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia. The meeting was held to prepare for the signing of two labour-related outcome documents: (1) Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia, and (2) Agreement on Employment between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia. These documents will be signed by Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and H.E. Mr. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training, during the official visit of Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, to the Kingdom of Cambodia from April 23 to 24, 2025. The essence of the revisions to these two documents is to build upon existing cooperation by supporting the legal importation of Cambodian migrant workers, reducing redundant procedures in the labour importation process, and adjusting regulations to better […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that from a field visit to businesses in Surat Thani Province, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, praised Haadthip Public Company Limited, the Punpin Factory, for being a model of a company that takes quality care of the workforce. The company emphasizes “people” as the heart of the organization. It is free of illegal labour, supports the development of vocational skills, and also promotes workers’ welfare according to the principles of the sufficiency economy by aligning to the guidelines of the Ministry of Labour’s Good Labour Project, encouraging employees to have additional income, helps reduce expenses, and creates stability in daily life from growing vegetables, growing rice, and raising fish in the factory area. The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson said that last year, over 172,000 employees benefited from the Good Labour Project under the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. This group of people was able to consume their products at home and sell them in their communities to generate additional income, increasing their average income by 500-2,500 Baht per month, or a value of 115 million Baht from the project. The Ministry of […]
On March 21, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, welcomed the Senate’s Special Committee on the Protection and Honour of the Monarchy on the occasion of meeting to discuss two important issues: The proposal on the cooperation in the “Thai Workers Unite in Loyalty” project to promote the role of the Thai worker’s movement in protecting and honouring the institution and being a model for participation in volunteer activities at the national level. The presentation of the “Youth Volunteer Ambassadors” and “Road Safety Volunteer Leaders” projects, especially the collaboration with early childhood centers in Sirindhorn Rajavidyalaya University campuses under royal patronage nationwide, to promote learning and instill good awareness from a young age. This discussion reflects the role of the Ministry of Labour in supporting the mission of the Parliament and cooperation with all sectors to drive the development of Thai workers in both professional and civil dimensions.
On March 6, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation in promoting employment for the disabled, together with 21 leading establishments to provide opportunities for the disabled to have jobs, income, and live their lives with pride. The signing was attended by executives from the Thailand Association of the Blind and executives from 21 establishments. 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. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the event at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour is moving forward to support the employment of people with disabilities, expanding employment opportunities. In 2023-2024, 39,910 people with disabilities were employed through Section 33. It also supports employment measures in the […]
On February 21, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, to lead the special task force “Trai Thep Phithak” to inspect the work of illegal foreign workers and human trafficking at MBK. Twenty-two foreign workers were found in jobs reserved for Thais, 20 of whom were from Myanmar, one from Syria, and one from India. This search was an integrated collaboration between the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, and the Royal Thai Police, with Pathum Wan Police Station supporting the mission. The officers took the foreign workers to Pathum Wan Police Station for legal proceedings. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, said that today’s inspection of foreign workers by the Trai Thep Phithak Task Force is in line with the policy of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, who has strict regulations on foreign workers in Thailand. In addition, Thai employers have complained via the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline that foreign workers have entered the industry and taken jobs from Thais in many areas. Foreigners who work without a work permit or […]
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 30, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, spoke about the progress in the case of a technical trainee who died in Japan and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. Regarding assistance in terms of legal entitlements to be received by the beneficiaries, the Permanent Secretary of Labour was assigned to follow up on the progress of the matter and coordinate to proceed according to the family’s wishes to send the ashes back to Thailand. Mr. Phiphat continued that he received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Japan, which conducted the investigation and found that the deceased Thai worker, Mr. Kanapat Promhung, was a Japanese technical trainee who disappeared. His relatives filed a complaint through the media. The Ministry of Labour by the Labour Office in Japan followed up and found that Mr. Kanapat was originally from Loei Province. He traveled to Japan to work through the employment agency Thai Asavalert Co., Ltd. and the Cooperative Society Hiroshima Sokeizai Center, which was the supervising organization. Then, on December 21, 2024, Mr. Kanapat and 9 friends went to a restaurant […]
On January 27, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives visited Songkhla Province to follow up on the implementation of the policy-giving project and listen to feedback regarding regional foreign worker management at i-Tail Corporation Public Company Limited, a company that produces pet food, located on Kanchanawanit Road, Soi 2, Phawong Subdistrict, Mueang Songkhla District, Songkhla Province. The company’s executives and employees gave a welcome. Mr. Jiravat Maneechote, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla, also joined the occasion. Mr. Phiphat thanked and commended the company’s executives for contributing to the country’s development. Today, he met with business operators and foreign workers working at i-Tail Corporation Public Company Limited. He provided explanations and information and exchanged ideas on labour issues with agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla and workplaces, with the goal of preventing human trafficking and creating awareness to comply with labour regulations and laws. Currently, the Ministry of Labour policies on […]
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 November 29, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, disclosed details following the Cabinet meeting held at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai Province. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Labor, including Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary; Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment; Mr. Pichet Thongpan, Inspector-General; and Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakdiyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary. Before the meeting, the Minister and his team visited booths showcasing occupational group products. During the meeting, the Ministry of Labor proposed three items for acknowledgment. First, Commander Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, and Mr. Akarut Sontayanon were appointed government representatives to the 22nd Wage Committee, filling vacant positions. Their tenure will begin upon Cabinet approval and align with the remaining term of the replaced committee members. Second, relief measures were proposed for flood and landslide victims in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Temporary employment was provided to 400 affected individuals, granting each a payment of 1,500 THB. In Chiang Rai, repair efforts included 54 houses, 2 temples, drainage systems spanning 1,500 meters, […]
On November 21, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, along with Mr. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor; Ms. Marasri Jairangsee, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office; the Social Security Board (14th group); advisors; and relevant executives and officials from the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office, held discussions with executives of the e-Estonian Briefing Centre in Tallinn, Estonia. The discussions focused on modern data integration in labor, digital innovation, and the study of e-voting systems to improve accessibility for citizens. Mr. Phiphat stated that the presentation highlighted Estonia’s advancements and reforms in its digital systems, particularly its ability to manage extensive data networks (X-Road), linking over 100,000 databases and enabling seamless data exchange. Estonia’s use of electronic cards and initiatives to increase birth rates and address labor shortages through universal employment on online platforms were also emphasized. Currently, the system has consolidated employment information for approximately 32,500 companies. Estonia’s citizen-centered digital service management and cross-sectoral data integration were presented as a model of innovation. These insights could significantly benefit the Ministry of Labor and the Social Security Office by expanding perspectives on leveraging […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the heads of the Ministry of Labour’s departments or the five labour leaders, labor volunteers, and graduates in the flood-affected areas to inspect and integrate with all agencies, both civilian, military, and local, to help employees and the affected people, to provide them with necessities for living. He also urged them to help expedite the Ministry of Labour’s urgent employment projects, for which agencies have already received budgets for areas where the situation has begun to improve. The project will employ people or victims who want to help restore the damage and clean up houses, shops, and important places that have been affected, and will run for 5 to 7 consecutive days. Those who participate will receive daily compensation. The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson said that the Ministry of Labour’s Operations Center reported that as of October 3, 2024, there were 16 provinces affected by flooding: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phayao, Lamphun, Lampang, Uttaradit, Sukhothai, Tak, […]
On August 21, 2024, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Singapore to Thailand, Ms. Wong Siow Ping Catherine, and her delegation on the occasion of paying a courtesy call and discussing visa guidelines for Singaporean technical trainees to intern in Thailand and skills development to support the future labour market. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, along with executives of the Ministry of Labour, attended the occasion at the Labour Minister’s meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat thanked the Ambassador of Singapore to Thailand and her delegation for visiting the Ministry of Labour today to discuss the Ministry of Labour’s support to coordinate with the Immigration Bureau to issue visas for Singaporean technical trainees to train in Thailand for 3 to 6 months without having to return to their home country. In this matter, he assigned the Department of Employment to further discuss […]
