On July 10, 2024, at 17.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the 30th National Skills Competition, regional level, at the Prem Music Hall, Thaksin University. 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Somnuek Promkhieo, the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee, executives from the Department of Skill Development, heads of government agencies in Songkhla Province, the southern provincial group and youths participated in the opening ceremony. The opening ceremonies were held simultaneously in all four regions, looking for over 1,600 youths with quality skills throughout the country to be selected to compete in the national competition. It aims to spark a new generation of workers to step onto the world stage, showcasing the potential of Thai workers. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development had adopted the royal philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great as […]
On July 4, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the opening ceremony of the first Committee Meeting to Drive the Implementation of the Project on the Automotive Industry’s Supply Chain (Thailand). The Director of the International Labour Office for Thailand, Cambodia & the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Ms. Xiaoyan Qian, gave a welcome address and an overview of the project. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, attended the occasion at the Duangkamon Room, 2nd floor, The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour recognizes the importance of workers’ production rights and skill development in the supply chain. It is a crucial mission under the Ministry of Labour’s duties and policy. The automotive sector is vital as Thailand is the leader in automotive production and export in the ASEAN region; it is ranked 10th in the world. The impact of COVID-19 has highlighted the need for governments to promote resilient, inclusive, and sustainable supply chains, with a focus on worker rights and […]
On July 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, presided over the opening ceremony of the training program for the training course to appoint officials in accordance with the law on the prevention and suppression of human trafficking in the 2024 fiscal year. The Director of the Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, Ms. Sopana Boon-Long, reported on the event’s objectives. The Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the training, and relevant officials gave a welcome. The occasion took place at the Panorama Room 1, 14th floor, The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour is an important agency that is integral to combating human trafficking under the 20-year strategy on security. It is responsible for being the main host for the prevention of human trafficking in Thailand. This is an essential policy by the government that has set a national agenda to raise standards of protection and care to prevent Thai and foreign workers from becoming victims of human trafficking. In this regard, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, […]
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 Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the United States Department of State’s Trafficking In Persons Report 2024 on June 24, whereby Thailand maintains the Tier 2 status, which is the same as last year. The report compiles data on human trafficking from 186 countries and economies. According to the report, Thailand’s efforts to solve human trafficking are increasing. Thailand does not meet minimum standards completely in eliminating human trafficking, but significant efforts have been made to do so. The government has demonstrated an overall push for efforts compared to the previous reporting period on issues such as the number of human trafficking investigations, prosecutions, and the number of victims being screened and referred for services. There have been investigations into government officials accused of involvement in human trafficking cases and greater separation of victims who are migrant workers, including separating victims of exploitation in the fishing sector. The court has ordered an increase in compensation for victims and opened a victim separation service center, for example. The United States also has important suggestions for Thailand’s operations in relation to the Ministry of Labour, such as increasing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 10, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the case of a chemical storage tank explosion and fire in Rayong Province yesterday (May 9, 2024), causing the injuries and death of an employee. He expressed his condolences to the family of the employee who died and sent encouragement to the injured people to recover quickly. He said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned about all workers. He received a report about the case from the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien. He has instructed the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office and the Social Security Office to visit the area to investigate the facts and the status of the injured victims and deceased employees and to urgently assist and support benefits that they are entitled to according to the law. Mr. Phiphat added that the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office’s report found that the said incident occurred yesterday (May 9, 2024) at 10.45 hours. There was an explosion and fire at a tank containing petrochemicals at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal […]
On May 8, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr. Majed Bin Abdullah Alkassabi, and delegation, on the occasion of a courtesy call to the Labour Minister. The meeting discussed expanding labour opportunities in the tourism, and health sectors and strengthening economic relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. 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 Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined in giving a welcome at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that today, he and the Ministry of Labour’s executives were pleased to have the opportunity to welcome the Minister of Commerce of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.E. Dr. Majed Bin Abdullah Alkassabi and the delegation who paid a courtesy call […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, reported that the Ministry of Labour realizes the importance of informal workers, who are an important force driving the country’s economy and society. They are the largest group of workers, with over 20 million people. The focus is to ensure they have access to basic rights to work and have social security principles, ensuring work safety and a better quality of life. This is especially relevant to employees who do housework, where the legal protection is still not comprehensive and is not consistent with the economic conditions of a changing society. Therefore, the Government, through the Ministry of Labour, is constantly pushing for laws to expand protection for employees who do housework, which has now been announced in the Royal Gazette to come into effect on April 30. Mr. Phiphat continued that the Ministry of Labour has issued Ministerial Regulation No. 15 (2024) in accordance with the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541, which was published in the Royal Gazette on April 30, 2024, providing increased protection for employees who do housework in 11 […]
On December 16, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Director of Strategy and Planning Division from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Atchara Ngamsomjit to lead civil servants and officials from departments under the Ministry of Labour to attend lectures and training following the sufficiency economy philosophy. The occasion took place at the Training Center of the Volunteer Spirit School 904 (Bang Khen). The objective of this training is for participants to apply the knowledge of the sufficiency economy philosophy in their work and life. It also aimed to provide knowledge and understanding of problems and solutions that arise in Thai society according to geographic characteristics, coupled with knowledge of agriculture, new theory, and living following the philosophy of the sufficiency economy. Training courses also included soil management and water, solving waste problems, making multi-purpose liquids, and building clay houses. After completing the training, the trainees were bestowed a hat and a volunteer-spirited scarf in front of His Majesty’s portrait as symbols and uniforms for doing good deeds with heart. The event was a […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. The group’s president, Ms. Pathomporn Panlakpol, and group members, including heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Phanom Province, gave a welcome at the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Nakhon Phanom Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, sees the importance of equality and social security for vulnerable groups. People with disabilities are one of the main groups that must be taken care of thoroughly. Therefore, she was assigned to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province, which was first established in 2008 under the name Association of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. Later, it was registered as an Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province in 2019 […]
