Preview Download Images Labour Minister General Sirichai Distakul chaired the commencement and awarding ceremony to honour outstanding divisions and officers within the Social Security Office, on the occasion of the offices’ 27th anniversary this 3 September 2017; the event took place at the office’s multi-purpose building. The Labour Minister spoke about the Social Security Department’s focus on building solid foundations for the over 12 million insurers. Over the past 3 years, the Ministry of Labour has reformed provisions of social security such as increasing benefits, developing electronic communication channels for convenience and speed. In its 28th year, the Social Security Office will take on an important role as host for the 34th ASEAN Social Security Association Meeting in Udon Thani. The offices Secretariat was appointed as chairperson of the ASSA and has contributed to creating collaborative networks within the ASEAN region to show commitment in providing coverage to all worker groups, particularly informal workers. The Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Suradech Waleeittikul explained that the Social Security Office has improved insurer benefits, especially medical benefits. Over the past 2 years, 13 improvement […]
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, addressed the situation of rising tensions in the Middle East, stating that she has instructed Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, is to establish a war room to monitor the situation and coordinate assistance for Thai workers in the region. The war room, located on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour, will operate 24 hours a day and be ready to provide support should the situation escalate to the point of evacuation. The Minister of Labour stated that evacuation is the responsibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and if directed by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Labour stands ready to support the mission. All actions will depend on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ assessment of the level of risk and whether evacuation is necessary. At present, labour offices have been instructed to closely monitor the situation and be prepared to assist and relocate Thai workers to safe areas if they are affected. Regarding the deployment of Thai workers overseas, Ms. Trinuch stated that initial discussions have been held with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on temporarily suspending […]
February 27, 2026, 10.00 hours – Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, attended as a guest of honour at the ceremony to present basic vocational training toolkits or livelihood toolkits. The ceremony was presided over by Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, who presented the basic training toolkits. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Director-General of the Department of Skills Development, delivered the report, with executives of the Ministry of Labour also present as guests of honour. The event took place at the Meeting Room, 6th Floor, DSD Building, Department of Skill Development. A total of 74 trainees from five training cohorts received livelihood toolkits following completion of their training programmes in Professional Bakery Production and Street Food Preparation. The toolkits provided included electric ovens, food mixers, high-pressure gas stove sets with accessories, gas grill sets with accessories, and electric air fryers. The recipients will utilise these tools to pursue their livelihoods and start their own businesses. ————————————– Division of Public Relations
January 27, 2026 – Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Thais Must Have Jobs @ Korat” event for 2026. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, assigned Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, to deliver the event report. Mr. Banlang Witsiri, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, delivered welcoming remarks. The event was honoured by executives of the Ministry of Labour, heads of provincial offices under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Ratchasima, the Director of Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Centre, executives of educational institutions, teachers, lecturers, and employers. The event was held at Terminal Hall, 4th Floor, Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Centre, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Mr. Santi stated that the Ministry of Labour places great importance on promoting employment and continuously creating job opportunities. In fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Labour has set five key policy areas to ensure Thai workers have jobs, income, and life security. These focus on driving employment policies alongside workforce […]
September 27, 2025 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of the Job Fair Zone at the Thailand–China Cooperation Expo 2025. Also in attendance were Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wichit Intaracharoen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, and senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. Dr Phot Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and Mr Viboon Supakrapongkul, Vice Chairman, extended a warm welcome. The event was jointly organised through a landmark collaboration between the Ministry of Labour, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the Thai–Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and the Chinese Enterprises Association in Thailand, and was held at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong stated that this Job Fair was particularly significant as it marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China. The main objective, she noted, was to provide a platform linking high-quality employment opportunities with leading employers from both countries. “This is not merely about job placement, but about elevating the exchange of skilled talent to […]
September 15, 2025, at 08.30 hours – Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Regional Policy Dialogue on “Resilient Supply Chains and Inclusive Growth in a Changing World of Work”. He was joined by Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific at the International Labour Organization, and Michaela Friberg-Storey, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Thailand, at the Pullman King Power Hotel in Bangkok. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, stated that this meeting provides an important platform for exchanging ideas and experiences in promoting decent work throughout supply chains across the Asia–Pacific region, which plays a vital role in the global economy. Thailand’s key industries, including electronics, automotive, agriculture, and food, are all deeply integrated into global supply chains, generating employment for millions of workers Mr. Samat further noted that over the past three years, the Ministry of Labour has taken concrete steps to raise labour standards in line with international benchmarks. These include ratifying ILO Convention No. 144 on Tripartite Consultation and Convention No. 155 on Occupational Health and Safety, improving […]
July 17, 2025, 10.30 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to preside over the opening ceremony of “JOB FAIR 2025 @ Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.” The event featured a report delivered by Ms. Weeraya Rattananit, Inspector-General of the Department of Employment. It was attended by executives and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, held at The Hall, 2nd Floor, Ayutthaya City Park Shopping Center, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Mr. Samat stated that the Ministry of Labour, through the Department of Employment, organized JOB FAIR 2025 @ Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya as a proactive initiative to promote employment for all target groups, including students, job seekers, military personnel nearing discharge, and senior citizens, by matching them with jobs aligned with their knowledge, skills, and aptitudes. The initiative also aims to reduce unemployment and address labour shortages among businesses, employers, and establishments in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya and nearby provinces. Mr. Samat further emphasized that the JOB FAIR 2025 reflects a strong commitment to advancing the 20-Year National Strategy (2018–2037) […]
June 27, 2025 – Mr. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, presided over the opening ceremony of Job Fair 2025 @ Nakhon Si Thammarat, held at the main auditorium of Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University in Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Mr. Suwat Chansuk, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, welcomed Dr. Sompong Raksatham, Acting President of Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University, to give a welcome speech. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, presented the objectives of the event. Attendees also included Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Niyada Saneeymanomai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Petty Officer First Class Prayong Boonchuay, Inspector-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Thuwanont Duangjak, Inspector-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, as well as heads of local labour agencies and business executives from the area. Mr. Boonsong said that this job fair aims to promote employment opportunities for all target groups, including students, recent graduates, the unemployed, retrenched workers, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. The goal is to help them secure jobs that match their knowledge, skills, and […]
June 23, 2025, 20.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, together with Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Labour, and Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and accompanying officials, welcomed and extended encouragement to 22 Thai workers who were employed by Chemo Aharon Ltd. in Israel. These workers, engaged in the industrial sector under two-year contracts, were part of a short-term project that has now concluded, leading to their return to Thailand. The Permanent Secretary stated that these workers were originally scheduled to return to Thailand on June 16, 2025, but due to the unusual and unstable situation, their return was delayed. The company, Chemo Aharon Ltd., arranged return flights and covered all expenses for the workers, including airfare, visa fees, meals, and ground transportation to Amman Airport. This group of workers departed on June 23, 2025, at 01.00 hours via Royal Jordanian flight RJ650 and transited through Doha Airport on Qatar Airways flight QR828, arriving in Thailand today (June 23) at 19.20 hours. “Just moments ago, I received a report that […]
June 9, 2025, 18.00 hours local time, Geneva, Switzerland – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, took part in a key mission at the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC), the world’s leading tripartite labour forum. He witnessed Thailand’s official vote, represented by Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, who cast a vote on behalf of the government to approve the ILO’s work plan and budget. Also attending were Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Phiphat stated that key resolutions included approval of the 2026–2027 programme and budget, which prioritises international labour standards, the tripartite system, full and productive employment, sustainable enterprises, gender equality, equal opportunities, social protection, and digital transformation. The conference also endorsed the membership fee rates for the period. Mr. Boonsong concluded by saying that this vote reflects Thailand’s constructive role in shaping the […]
May 31, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, shared a media briefing following his response to questions during the House of Representatives budget deliberation on the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget Bill, affirming that he addressed all concerns raised by the opposition with clarity and precision. Mr. Phiphat stated that the increased 2026 Fiscal Year budget allocation for the Ministry of Labour will support key programs under the Department of Skill Development, including procurement of computer and AI systems. These investments are crucial for developing updated training curricula in IT and AI, replacing outdated equipment to align with evolving labour market demands. He added that traditional skill development models no longer match industry needs. In response, the Ministry is enhancing workforce capabilities through collaboration between the Department of Skill Development, educational institutions, and private enterprises by upskilling and reskilling with modern skills. Notable partnerships include training programs with Microsoft for AI-related skills, as well as modules in semiconductors, electrical and electronic technologies, and digital competencies. The Ministry is also working with vocational and higher education institutions to prepare students entering the workforce, implementing credit transfer systems via the Credit […]
May 14, 2025 – The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, has taken another step toward opening the South Korean construction market to Thai workers. The Minister held formal talks with the Specialty Contractors Association of the Republic of Korea, a large organization representing over 56,000 member companies nationwide. Accompanying him were Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skills Development, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Yun Hak‑Soo, President of the Association, greeted Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, and the delegation. He praised Thai workers for their high quality, diligence, positive attitude, and adaptability. Such workers are in great demand as South Korea’s rapidly aging society and dwindling interest among young Koreans have left the construction sector short‑staffed. In the discussions, Mr. Phiphat underscored Thailand’s readiness to supply qualified construction workers in trades South Korea urgently needs, such as rebar workers, welders, carpenters, and site supervisors/foremen. He said that the Ministry of Labour can provide end‑to‑end support: targeted training, skills testing, […]
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 […]
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 […]
