The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, supports the training of Teacher B or independent labour networks at the village/community level nationwide. The project aims to improve the quality of life of informal workers through community networks through the registration of informal workers. The Ministry of Labour has implemented the project from June to August 2024 in all provinces, providing knowledge about the benefits of the people according to the draft Act on the Promotion of Quality of Life and Protection of Informal Labour B.E. .. and the use of the independent worker registration system to Bangkok labour volunteers, village headsmen, assistant village headsmen, subdistrict doctors, and regional village headsmen, totaling 75,249 people. After the training is complete, all teachers will go to the area to invite people to register as independent workers through the Ministry of Labour’s application, with a target of one teacher for every 120 people, with an expected 9,029,880 people registering in the first year. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Ministry of Labour is currently proposing […]
On August 5, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting No. 5/2024. Senior executives and agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in central, regional, and international areas attended the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and online. In this meeting, the agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the performance results for the 2024 fiscal year, nine months (October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024), the budget expenditure results of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024), the labour situation and trends report for July 2024, the regional performance report by the provincial labour offices of Mukdahan, Nakhon Pathom, Songkhla, and Khon Kaen, the performance report on findings of the Thai labour markets abroad, the installation of entry and exit cards in the area of the Ministry of Labour, and the results of the 112th Session of […]
On August 3, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, visited Satun Province to give encouragement and give gifts to one disabled insured person. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, joined the occasion. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Satun Province and the family of the insured persons also gave a welcome. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed that today, he, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officers from the Satun Provincial Social Security Office visited the insured person with disabilities. He shared words of encouragement to the insured person in the social security system. It was an excellent opportunity to come and talk, introduce benefits, and facilitate contact and coordination with agencies under the Ministry of Labour. In this regard, he also brought necessary consumer goods to give to the disabled insured person under the care of the Satun Provincial Social Security Office. The insured person was Ms. Hasana Labaide, an insured person under Section 39 in Khuan Sto Subdistrict, Khuan Don District, Satun […]
On August 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported that on July 30, 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced the results from the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the 2024 fiscal year 2024 at the ITA DAY & ITA AWARDS 2024 under the concept of Transparency with Quality. This year, the Ministry of Labour had an average score of 93.69 out of 100, ranking second in the country out of a total of 21 ministries. In the evaluation, the score improved from 2023, when it was ranked fifth. In first place was the Ministry of Industry, which received an evaluation result of 93.85 points. In third place was the Ministry of Finance, which scored 93.29 points. “The Ministry of Labour’s ranking this year is a result of its determination to perform its duties, especially in solving corruption of all agencies under the Ministry of Labour. It focuses on honesty, transparency, morality, and accountability, as well as building trust and protecting the interests of those involved and stakeholders. This is the pride of the Ministry of Labour’s personnel. I would […]
On July 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to the northeastern region of Udon Thani to present the Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Muay Thai Trainers in Level 1 sign to the National Sports University, Udon Thani Campus, and the National Labour Skill Standards Testing Center for Thai Massage. After presenting the testing center sign, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, places importance on national labour skill standards in all fields. Workers who have achieved national labour skill standards from the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development are considered quality workers. They have official documents certifying their skill levels and are recognized by many countries. The branches of Muay Thai trainers and Thai massage therapists are career branches that can generate income both domestically and internationally and are currently receiving much attention. Therefore, the Labour Minister has assigned the acceleration of the establishment of Thai boxing and Thai massage trainer standard testing centers to cover all regions nationwide. This time, the National Sports University, […]
On July 23, 2024, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to Thailand, Mr. Issa Abdullah Jaber Al-Alawi and the delegation on a courtesy call to congratulate the Labour Minister on the occasion of assuming the position and to discuss bilateral relations between Oman and Thailand, as well as ways to promote cooperation in the labour between the two countries. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives gave a welcome at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, thanked the Omani Ambassador to Thailand and his delegation for the honour of meeting him and the Ministry of Labour’s executives. He said that Oman has created opportunities for foreigners by employing over 1.5 million foreign workers. He took the opportunity to thank Oman for welcoming approximately 1,066 Thai workers to work there, most of whom work in the service sector, such as receptionists, traditional massage therapists, Thai chefs, and beauticians. This is a good opportunity for both countries […]
On July 9, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to chair the opening of the first meeting of the Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for Migrant Advocacy for Rights. The Director of the International Labour Office for Thailand, Cambodia, and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Ms. Xiaoyan Qian, gave a welcome speech. Meeting participants and officials of relevant agencies joined in the welcome at the Duangkamon Room, 2nd floor, The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Samat said that the Migrant Advocacy for Rights (MARs) project is an academic cooperation project of the International Labour Organization, funded by the United States government. It has a three-year implementation period from September 2023 to September 2026. The project aims to raise awareness of the rights of migrant workers in the agricultural and informal manufacturing sectors both inside and outside Thailand’s special economic zones. The project’s guidelines are to create awareness among migrant workers about their rights to form unions and join as members of unions and labor networks, using a strategy that […]
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 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 […]
On June 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan to visit and encourage the first batch of Thai workers who will travel to work in the agricultural sector in Israel, after Thailand’s pause on sending workers to Israel. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that today, the Ministry of Labour is scheduled to send the first 100 Thai workers to Israel, part of the quota of 10,000 workers, under the “Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers” (TIC). The workers traveled via a particular charter flight, El Al Israel Airlines, flight LY 084, with 40 people, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand, at 16.25 hours, arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv at 23.00 hours local time. Another flight was LY082, with 60 people, departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thailand at 23.55 hours, arriving at Ben-Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv at 06.30 hours local time. This group of workers is the first group to travel to work in Israel after a pause of over 8 months […]
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 […]
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 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 June 5, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, as the Ministry of Labour’s representative to participate in the Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Day 2024, under the theme “Together We Can Stop Cyber – Trafficking.” The Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, chaired the opening speech and presented awards. The Permanent Secretary of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Anukul Piedkaew, gave a report. Executives and representatives of related departments attended the event at the Phoenix Ballroom, IMPACT Exhibition Center Building, IMPACT Exhibition, and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, said that today, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned him to represent the Ministry of Labour to participate in the honour of the Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign Day 2024. In this event, the Ministry of Labour was selected to receive two awards, namely the Outstanding Agency Award for Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking, to the Secretariat Office of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, the Office of the Permanent […]
