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 […]
June 7, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, expressed his deep sorrow following the confirmation of another Thai worker’s death who had been held hostage during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. A report from Mr. Kittithana Srisuriya, Minister Counsellor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, stated that the Israeli military discovered the body of Mr. Nattapong Pinta, a 35-year-old worker originally from Phrae Province, in the city of Rafah in southern Gaza. He had a wife residing in Nakhon Phanom. The Labour Minister, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, offered their condolences to the bereaved family. He confirmed that the Labour Attaché in Tel Aviv, Mr. Kittithana Srisuriya, has been instructed to urgently coordinate the processing of all entitled benefits with both Israeli authorities. In Thailand, the Department of Employment confirmed that Mr. Nattapong was a member of the Fund for Job Seekers Going to Work Abroad, and the Social Security Office verified that he was previously a registered, insured person, meaning his family would be entitled to relevant financial compensation. To provide moral support, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary […]
May 23, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, to preside over the opening ceremony of “JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani”. The event aims to promote employment for all target groups, including students, new graduates, the unemployed, and general workers. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, delivered the opening report. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Dr. Sansanee Saiyasanthi, Director of Pathum Thani Vocational College, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the event. Mr. Somkid Chanthamrik, Governor of Pathum Thani Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labor of Pathum Thani Province, students, and private sector companies joined in the welcome at the Pathummas Auditorium, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, stated, “I am delighted and honoured that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has entrusted me to preside over the opening of ‘JOB FAIR 2025 @Pathum Thani’ today. This initiative aligns with the 20-Year National Strategy, which emphasizes enhancing national competitiveness and developing human capital. […]
May 6, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, jointly launched the project and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the “Project to Promote and Develop Vocational Skills for Persons with Disabilities and Their Caregivers for Sustainable Development.” The initiative is driven by the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and 12 supporting government and workforce network agencies. Also in attendance were 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, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Chokchai Wichienchaiya, Director-General of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Mr. Decha Pruekpattanarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives. The event was held at the […]
April 28, 2025 — Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, led a delegation of senior executives to Nakhon Phanom Province to conduct a comprehensive inspection of labour-related operations. The visit was in conjunction with the official Mobile Cabinet Meeting aimed at strengthening the grassroots economy in the Upper Northeastern Region 2 (Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and Sakon Nakhon). Mr. Sakwiwat Khampong, President of the Nong Yang Chin Subdistrict Administrative Organization, also participated. Mr. Phiphat said that the visit included inspection of occupational promotion efforts, meetings with local labour networks, and engagement with labour volunteers to hear concerns, receive suggestions, and provide direct labour-related consultations, ensuring close support to workers in the province. A key highlight of the trip was the visit to the “Ban Na Hua Khua Tai Basketry Group” in Nong Yang Chin Subdistrict, Renu Nakhon District. This is a self-employed community enterprise of more than 40 households practicing sustainable bamboo weaving using rotational bamboo cultivation to reduce raw material costs. The group produces environmentally friendly products that are in line with the BCG Model. Thanks to this initiative, members now earn […]
April 23, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, together with Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and senior executives, joined the official delegation led by Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, on a state visit to Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Cambodia. During the visit, the Ministry of Labour of Thailand and the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training of Cambodia jointly signed two key labour-related documents: Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation between the Governments of Thailand and Cambodia Agreement on Employment of Workers between the Governments of Thailand and Cambodia The Prime Ministers of both countries witnessed the signing ceremony at the Peace Palace. Mr. Phiphat stated, “This cooperation marks a significant milestone in establishing a fair, safe, and transparent international labour system — including seasonal labour importation, short-term agricultural employment, and the protection of rights under Thai and Cambodian labour laws.” Key points of the agreement include legal employment procedures, advance notification of employers and workers, signing of employment contracts prior to travel, health checks and insurance, pre-departure training covering language, religion, rights, responsibilities, […]
On April 23, 2025, at 08.30 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, held a meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the progress of labour-related operations under the framework of bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia. This was in preparation for the plenary meeting between Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia. The meeting also included a rehearsal of the procedures for the signing of two labour-related outcome documents: Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Agreement on Employment between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Kingdom of Cambodia. Both documents will be signed by Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour and H.E. Heng Sour, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training of the Kingdom of Cambodia, at the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia (Peace Palace) during the official visit of Ms. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister of Thailand, to the Kingdom of Cambodia from April 23–24, 2025.
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 March 29, 2025, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, chaired the War Room Meeting of the Coordination and Assistance Center for Workers Affected by the Earthquake at the Ministry of Labour and held a teleconference with the affected provincial labour offices. Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives and officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour attended the meeting. Under the policy of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, the Ministry of Labour has been assigned to take care of affected workers in all dimensions by using the full potential of every department in the Ministry. The War Room meeting has determined the following measures to help workers: The Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Establish a coordination center to receive reports and facilitate information. Facilitate workers in issuing replacement documents for lost work permits. Cooperate with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) to repair damaged workers’ houses. Open hotline channels 0 2956 2923 – 27 and 1506 press 5 for advice and coordinate assistance. Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) Visit the area to jointly inspect […]
On March 23, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the closing ceremony of the 30th National Skills Competition and the 10th National Skills Competition for the Disabled. He emphasized Thailand’s need to develop “human skills” to keep up with global technology and to be an important driving force in raising the country’s competitiveness. 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. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General and Acting Legal Advisor, along with executives from the Ministry of Labour, joined the occasion. Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report to the closing ceremony participants and over a thousand people watching the competition at the Phoenix Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition and Convention Center, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Phiphat said […]
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 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 20, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the seminar opening on benefits from the Labour Skill Development Fund. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, also joined the event. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report. In addition, executives from the Ministry of Labour and officials from business establishments in the Bangkok area joined the ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, Bangkok Palace Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, said that the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Skill Development, is hosting a seminar on benefits from the Skill Development Fund to advise businesses to recognize the importance and comply with the Skill Development Promotion Act and to fully utilize the benefits from the Skill Development Fund. In addition, it supports business establishments in prioritizing employee skill development in accordance with the Skill Development Promotion Act to increase business capabilities, enabling them to reduce costs, increase production and service […]
On February 9, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, to join the delegation with Mr. Maris Sngiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Ms. Orna Sagiv, Ambassador of Israel to Thailand, to welcome the five Thai hostages who were released from Israel. The released Thai hostages returned to Thailand today at 07.35 hours on Emirates flight EK 374. The parents, relatives, and families of the workers were waiting to warmly welcome them back home amidst media representatives covering the news at Gate 10, Arrivals Terminal, Suvarnabhumi Airport. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, revealed that today, he, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, were assigned by Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, to welcome the five Thai hostages who were released from Israel back to Thailand. The five Thais included Mr. Watchara Sri-uan from Udon Thani Province, Mr. Phongsak Tanna from Buriram Province, Mr. Sathien Suwannakam from Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mr. Surasak Lamnao from Udon Thani Province, and Mr. Bannawat Sae […]
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 23, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s Meets the People Project in 2025 and the project to create awareness of Social Security Section 40 for independent workers in Phatthalung Province. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. Mr. Ratthasart Chitchu, Governor of Phatthalung Province, gave a welcome speech. Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, 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. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, labour volunteers, labour graduates, insured person network, and business establishments, attended the event at the Phetthong meeting room, Roi Thong Resort Hotel, Phatthalung Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s Meet the People Project in 2025 is […]
