Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, stated that due to the flooding situation affecting six provinces—Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phetchabun, and Udon Thani—with 21,258 businesses and 207,299 workers impacted, he is deeply concerned about the situation. He has directed the relevant agencies under the Ministry of Labor in the flood-affected provinces to provide assistance to the public urgently. The Ministry of Labor has instructed the provincial labor welfare and protection offices in the affected areas to meet with business owners to discuss employment details, assess the impact on workers and employers, and provide assistance in cases where workers are losing income or businesses are unable to operate. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor has been ordered to assign officials to take action and plan rapid assistance for the affected businesses and workers. Additionally, an assistance center has been established for workers and employers affected by the floods, allowing them to file complaints or request assistance through the Ministry of Labor’s hotline at 1506. Mr. Pairot Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, added that he had instructed the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare to look […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and related agencies to follow up on the resolution of the case of 700 Myanmar migrant workers who gathered to demand unpaid wages from their Chinese employers in the Rojana Industrial Estate, Prachin Buri Province on August 16. Initial investigations by the Ministry of Labour found that the problem was caused by the delay in the inspection process and the international money transfer from the parent company in China. Labour inspectors and company representatives discussed and paid employees 500 Baht each to alleviate their hardships on August 17, 2024. The company promised to improve financial supervision by paying wages in cash and having company representatives oversee them systematically, starting from August onwards. The payment date has been set for August 21, 2024, at the construction site. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that this Myanmar workers’ rally is under the law and took place in a private area, which can be controlled and did not escalate. On Monday, August 19, at 13.30 hours, labour inspectors […]
On July 15, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit to preside over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation on skill development between the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Vice President of the Network of Private Islamic Schools in the Southern Border Provinces, Mr. Muhammad Nasiruddin Lehnu. The Department of Skills Development’s Inspector-General, Mr. Chatwut Thongkan, and the President of the Private Islamic Schools Association, Narathiwat Province, Mr. Masukree Cheede, signed as witnesses. The Chairman of the Labour Minister’s Working Group, Mr. Najmuddin Umar, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executive team, also participated in the signing ceremony at the Bang Nara meeting room, Narathiwat Skill Development Institute 25. The Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, shared that he was pleased and honoured that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned him to preside over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development and a network of private Islamic schools in the southern border […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was closely following the number of work-related dangers or illnesses. Over the past five years, the number of employees experiencing danger or illness from work decreased from 94,906 in 2019 to 81,509 in 2023, and from 2019 – 2023, Bangkok was the area where employees encountered the most danger. The causes of the more severe accidents are objects or things that cut or pierce. The organs that employees experienced the most significant dangers were fingers or thumbs. The age group of employees who suffered the most hazards was between 25 – 29 years. The type of business with the highest number of hazards was residential building construction. Diseases that occur from the nature or conditions of work that occur most to employees are diseases of the musculoskeletal system and bone structure from work. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Labour Minister had instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health (a Public Organization) to work together in campaigning to create more efficient […]
On June 10, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the press conference for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 event at the Ministry of Labour’s conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. 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 also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment has prepared for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, HALL 6 – 7. The event’s goal is to promote Employment, create jobs and careers, and generate a stable income. Over 500,000 domestic jobs and over 100,000 overseas jobs have been prepared to accommodate job applicants at the event. Mini concert activities from famous artists are being organized. It is estimated that over 80,000 people will attend the event throughout its […]
On June 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the overall labour situation based on the data of April 2024 by the Labour Economics Division under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour. Currently, 11,857,864 workers are insured under the social security system. Insured persons under Section 33 increased by 1.70 percent compared to the same month of 2023, when there were 11,659,514 people, but a decrease of 0.21 percent compared to March 2024, when there were 11,882,607 people. Mr. Pairoj added that in Thailand’s unemployment situation, 228,840 unemployed people were registered in the social security system in April 2024. Compared to 2023, this was an increase of 0.93 percent, and compared to March 2024, an increase of 4.74 percent. The unemployment rate in the social security system in April 2024 was 1.89 percent. The number of insured persons registering for unemployment through the online system for registering and reporting insured persons for unemployment was 84,401 people, which decreased from March 2024 by 766 people or by -0.90, and a drop from the same period of 2023 by 3,220 […]
On May 21, 2024, at 15.20 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, led the Ministry of Labour’s executive team to participate in a tape recording to offer blessings to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on the occasion of Her Majesty’s birthday on June 3, 2024. 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 Royal Thai Army Television Station Channel 7, Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
On May 21, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Committee Meeting for Considering the Operations of Foreign Private Organizations No. 2/2024. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, and related agencies also attended the meeting at the Tian Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, and via video conference on Zoom Cloud Meeting. The meeting considered three foreign private organizations requesting permission to operate in Thailand, two requesting the renewal of a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, three requesting to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, and to add a project, to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, and accepting foreigners to work. It also considered one foreign private organization requesting to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, requesting foreigners to work, requesting to change in a power of attorney to carry out work on behalf of the organization, adding a project, and a change of attorney to carry out […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has pushed forward the Good-Breed Labour Project according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has been assigned to encourage employers to support the budget, including plant/animal species or empty land for employees to use for cultivation and raising animals, to use the produce for consumption, sharing among households, and selling the remainder to increase income for their family. It is also a guideline for developing additional careers for employees who are entering retirement age. The project is a reflection of the royal initiative of His Majesty King Rama IX and the royal aspirations of the current monarchy in continuing, maintaining, and expanding the royal initiatives of the New Agricultural Theories so that employers and employees can be self-reliant according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. The project started in 2021 during the COVID-19 outbreak. It is a solution to workers’ issues that focus on food security and help build good relationships between employers and employees. In the past, there […]
On May 2, 2024, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch, at the Petcharat Garden Hotel, Roi Et Province. The Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Governor of Roi Et Province, Mr. Songphon Jaikrim, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Ms. Jirapa Bunrat, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officials joined the occasion. Insured persons and the social security network in Roi Et Province also showed interest in participating in this activity. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed his feelings about visiting the area on this occasion. He was pleased and honoured to preside over the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch today, which took place at the Petcharat Garden Hotel in Roi Et Province. This is a project created to provide knowledge and understanding of the benefits and protection from Social Security Section 40, distributed to self-employed people, including social security networks, so […]
