August 22, 2025, 09.00 hours – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, presided over a ceremony to deliver remarks of encouragement and support to the Thai youth delegation competing in the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition, prior to their departure on August 23, 2025, to the Philippines. Attending the event were Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. The event was held at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The ASEAN Skills Competition is an agreement among ASEAN Member States, whereby each country hosts the event in rotation every two years. The aim is to develop human resources and strengthen cooperation in vocational skills, ensuring competitiveness in the face of advancing technologies and alignment with international standards. The competition provides young people with the opportunity to advance as skilled professionals in the labour market, thereby enhancing the nation’s productivity and service capacity in the future. This year marks the 14th ASEAN Skills […]
August 22, 2025 (Bangkok) – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, presided over the launch of the “Fit4Work: Skills Tailored for Employers” initiative, a key mechanism to develop a workforce aligned with real market demand. On this occasion, the Ministry of Labour announced its strategic collaboration with the Graduate School of Public Administration, National Institute of Development Administration (GSPA NIDA), to enhance labour skill development in the digital era. Attending the event were Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr. Sutthikiat Weerakitpanich, Chairman of the Minister’s Advisory Committee, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, together with senior executives of the Ministry of Labour. The event took place at the Social Security Office, Bangkok Area 3 Conference Room, 7th Floor, Social Security Office Building, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Pongkawin stated, “It is a great honour to preside over the launch of the ‘Fit4Work: Skills Tailored for Employers’ project, which I […]
Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour revealed that following the Cabinet resolution on July 1, 2025, the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Interior were tasked with considering relief measures for Cambodian nationals affected by the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border, allowing them to remain in the Kingdom and continue working in a manner appropriate to the current context. Thus, today (July 1, 2025), a meeting of the Foreign Workers ‘ Management Policy Committee was held to determine guidelines and measures for managing the work of the aforementioned group of foreign workers. The committee approved the following relief measures for Cambodian workers holding Border Passes, whether valid or expired, who had been allowed to work in Thailand under Section 64 of the Royal Decree on the Management of Foreign Workers, B.E. 2560, and its amendments. These workers, whose stay permits in designated border areas have now expired, will be granted the following relief: Temporary stay in the Kingdom extended by 6 months or until the relevant border checkpoint reopens. Additionally, fines for overstaying the permitted period will be waived. Workers may apply for a work permit by submitting the […]
On May 24, 2025, Mr. Ari Krainara, Secretary to the Minister of Labor, presided over a ceremony to present basic vocational toolkits (livelihood starter kits) to graduates of two training programs. The programs included “Value Addition to Agricultural Products through Processing” for 21 participants, and a “Garment Sewing” course for 20 participants. The initiative aims to provide workers with essential tools to further develop their careers and sustainably support themselves and their families. The event was attended by Mr. Komes Piyaphan, Inspector-General of the Department of Skill Development; Mr. Sutthipan Ritthirut, Mayor of Chawang Subdistrict Municipality; Mr. Thammasak Phumisarn and Mr. Itthiphon Pluem, Deputy Mayors of Chawang Subdistrict Municipality; Mr. Apirat Inthanu, Secretary to the Mayor; Mrs. Kotchakorn Ritthirut, Advisor to the Mayor; and Ms. Suksri Laikasikam, Director of the Skill Development Institute 22 Nakhon Si Thammarat, who delivered the official report. Also in attendance were heads of government agencies, officials from the Ministry of Labor in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, local leaders, and community representatives. The ceremony took place at the Chawang Municipality Meeting Room in Chawang District. Speaking after the ceremony, Mr. Ari expressed his honor and appreciation […]
June 23, 2025 – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, addressed the current situation of Thai workers in Israel amid the ongoing unrest in the Middle East. His remarks followed his chairing of the 3rd Meeting (2025) of the Coordination and Assistance Centre for Monitoring the Unrest in the State of Israel, held at the Prasong Rananan Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. He stated that, in light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of Labour is closely monitoring developments under the directive of Prime Minister Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The Ministry’s highest priority is to ensure the complete safety (100%) of all Thai workers in affected areas. The Ministry of Labour, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the armed forces, is jointly monitoring the situation. If any severe or undesirable incidents occur, Thai authorities stand fully prepared to repatriate Thai nationals immediately. At present, reports from the Labour Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, and at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as well as other related agencies, confirm […]
June 11, 2025, 14.00 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, and Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to represent the Ministry of Labour in receiving the body of the last deceased Thai hostage from the conflict in Israel. The delegation also laid a wreath in tribute. The event was attended by Ms. Chayika Wongnapachan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Devora Dorsman Yarkoni, Deputy Chief of Mission, Israeli Embassy, and senior officials from the Ministry of Labour, held at the Suvarnabhumi Airport cargo terminal in Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, had assigned him, along with the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and senior executives from all agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to represent the ministry in receiving the Thai worker’s body, repatriated by the Thai Embassy and arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 14.00 hours. A wreath from the Minister of Labour was also presented to express condolences. Mr. Aree added that on June 9, the Ministry of […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, is closely monitoring and expediting the work of the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force, which was established under the Labour Minister’s directive. The task force is tasked with inspecting employment conditions, labour practices, forced labour or services, and the worst forms of child labour among migrant workers. The aim is to combat illegal labor, prevent unauthorized occupation of Thai jobs, and address illegal immigration, as well as protect Thai workers’ rights. The initiative involves strict enforcement of labour-related laws by integrating efforts from three core departments: the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. It also involves collaboration with 11 other state agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Royal Thai Police, the Military, and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), to conduct nationwide inspection operations. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that from December 18, 2024, to April 30, 2025, the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force conducted 20 inspection rounds, covering […]
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 […]
On April 22, 2025, at 09.30 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour as the Chairman of the Special Taskforce for Inspection and Supervision for Workers’s Quality of Life in cases of work-related accidents, disasters, or hazards, to chair the opening ceremony of the work safety inspection at the Expressway Project on the Rama III – Dao Khanong – Outer Bangkok Ring Road (West): Contract 1. Mr. Chatri Tansiri, Deputy Governor (Engineering and Maintenance), Expressway Authority of Thailand, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, and Mr. Saksin Tulathorn, Chief Inspector-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and executives of the Ministry of Labour were also present. Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour express his gratitude to the management of the Expressway Authority of Thailand for integrating the safety inspection plan in collaboration with the Special Taskforce for Inspection and Supervision for Workers’s Quality of Life in cases of work-related accidents, disasters, or hazards. Today, following the […]
On April 20, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, visited foreign workers working at the port to guide compliance with relevant laws in managing foreign workers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province in accordance with government policy. He also visited agencies’ booths under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, Air Chief Marshal Athikun Kongmee, Advisor to the Minister on Illegal Worker Management, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, and Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment joined the visit. Mr. Somchai Leelanoi, Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, gave a welcome speech. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, heads of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, business operators, foreign workers, and local community leaders joined in the welcome at Pa Pla W. Nitphawan, Thasala District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the inspection on the management of foreign workers in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province is a government initiative that […]
On April 3, 2025, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, revealed that from the earthquake on March 28 and the building collapse that caused injuries and deaths, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, gave great importance and took immediate action. He instructed the establishment of a war room to help workers within 1 hour after the incident broke out nationwide. Currently, as of April 2, 2025, the Ministry of Labour has assisted by paying compensation to 22 affected people through social security benefits, totaling 17,388,375 Baht, divided into 850,000 Baht for funeral expenses, 15,568,392 Baht for compensation in the event of death, and 969,983 Baht for old age pensions. Currently, documents are being collected from dependents who are entitled to the compensation. Mr. Boonsong added that in the case of the collapsed building, a total of 96 people were affected, comprising nine injured people, 2 of whom were Thai workers, six foreign workers, 1 of whom was unknown and nationality unknown, 15 dead people, 10 of whom were Thai, three foreign workers, 2 of whom were unknown and nationality unknown, and 72 people are still missing and under […]
On March 22, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to chair the opening ceremony of the 30th National Skills Competition and the 10th National Skills Competition for the Disabled. Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General and Acting Legal Advisor, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the ceremony. Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, reported to the Phoenix Room, Impact Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, gave a speech after the competition. He said that the National Skills Competition and the National Skills Competition for the Disabled are missions of the Department of Skill Development under the Ministry of Labour. The competition is organized as a platform for Thai and foreign participants to showcase their skills. The 30th National Skills Competition is a platform to select youths to represent the Thai national team to participate in the 14th ASEAN […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
