Following media reports on a case involving an insured person who received an old-age pension of only 1,320 Baht per month, despite having contributed to the Social Security Fund for more than 181 months, the individual filed lawsuits through the Labour Court Region 1, the Specialised Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court, with proceedings spanning over five years. Under the previous legal framework, the pension calculation could be based on a salary base of 4,800 Baht, reflecting the insured person’s entry into the system in 2013. As a result, the pension was calculated based on only 60 months of contributions at that salary base, which the claimant considered unfair, prompting the legal action reported in the media. Most recently, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, revealed that, following the Supreme Court’s ruling, the SSO has approved payment to Ms. Nattha Attawech, the plaintiff, amounting to 304,707.56 Baht, paid in December 2024. Thereafter, a monthly pension of 3,651.18 Baht has been paid continuously. The SSO’s Secretary-General stated that this case serves as an important lesson […]
On January 10, 2025, at 11.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the brainstorming workshop to draft a (draft) human resources development plan to support increased income and workforce productivity for 2025 – 2027 (Master Plan). Mr. Phuchong Worasri, assigned to the Office of the Prime Minister and currently serving at the Ministry of Labour, also joined the workshop. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to attend. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, gave a report. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, the Director-General of the Department of Employment, and executives joined the event at Centara Life Hotel, Government Complex, and Convention Center, Chaeng Watthana, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, revealed that the world is facing various factors of change, such as climate change, the aging society, and the digital age, including the United States, which has an upcoming new president. The changing policies will affect the economy, society, and labour markets around the world, including Thailand, resulting in a demand for workers with a variety of skills, […]
On October 9, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, chaired the meeting on the 3-year workforce plan project (2025 – 2027) of the Social Security Office. The meeting was attended by the Ministry of Labour Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, as Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, along with Social Security Office officials. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The purpose of the meeting was to study and analyze the ecosystem, business models, and future challenges to be used as information for the Social Security Office’s workforce planning in the next three years. The meeting also proposed human resource management strategies that support readiness during the transition period by having an appropriate quantity and quality of personnel to support roles in the future and to create a 3-year workforce plan that is consistent with the mission and strategy of the Social Security Office, as well as to study, analyze, support, and jointly review the format and guidelines for organizational restructuring.
On June 20, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, advised 9 Thai youths from 9 fields competing in the BRISC 2024 Skills Competition between June 22 and 27, 2024, in Chongqing, China, in a warm-up before the world-class competition, World Skills Lyon 2024. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he was proud of the Thai representatives participating in this competition. Competitions or medals are a reflection of Thailand’s large number of skilled workers and can attract more foreign investors to invest in Thailand. Therefore, he asked that the youths showcase their skills in this arena to prove themselves. For this competition, the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development is Thailand’s main agency, which is a member of WorldSkills. It is responsible for sending workers to compete in various stages. The world-class competition, WorldSkills Lyon […]
On April 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to hand over the policy of sending Thai workers to work abroad for 2022. The political management team, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined in honour of the event. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, gave a report, and 127 recruiting licensees to work abroad attended the meeting in the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the COVID-19 situation in the past had caused restrictions on international travel. Some receiving countries adjusted their policies and delayed the acceptance of foreign workers. But at present, the receiving countries have begun to relax international travel measures. In the 2023 fiscal year, the target is to send about 50,000 workers to work abroad, excluding re-entry travel. This is a good opportunity for Thai workers and the private sector that operates businesses sending Thai workers to work abroad. Today, the Ministry of Labour invited 127 companies with recruiting licensees to work abroad, and officials involved in sending workers to work abroad to […]
On January 18, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the workshop’s opening ceremony to prepare the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027. Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined in honoring the opening ceremony of the meeting at Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that the COVID-19 situation greatly affected various occupations. It has resulted in new career models of employment through digital platforms as well as causing more workers to choose occupations known as informal workers. Academically, it is expected that even if the COVID-19 situation unfolds, the career direction will continue to trend this way in the future. Therefore, the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027 is an important academic tool that will enable informal workers to be promoted, protected, and developed to have a better quality of life. It is believed that with the cooperation of everyone in the meeting, once completed, the Ministry of Labour will have […]
On January 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to give an in-depth interview with the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) for the preparation of the (draft) Digital Government Development Plan for Thailand 2023-2027. The interview took place via Zoom, at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————– Division of Public Relations 6 January 2022
On November 17, 2021, at 08.45 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the workshop to prepare an action plan on the management of informal workers for 2023 – 2027 at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The meeting was held to serve as a framework for driving the implementation of the promotion, protection, and development of informal workers. The key items to determine the direction on implementing three strategies were: 1) Strengthening social security and expanding coverage. 2) Strengthening the potential of informal workers for work. 3) Enhancing the management capacity of informal workers. The ministry was honoured by Prof. Dr. Supachai Srisuchart, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, who joined as a speaker. Attendees included representatives of government agencies and civil society. The meeting will take place from November 17 to 18, 2021. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 November 2021
On September 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the implementation of compensation payments to insured persons under Section 33 in the 13 provinces dark red, comprising Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. He said that on September 27 to 28, the Social Security Office will transfer money to insured persons under Section 33 comprising 3.02 million people, who will receive compensation of 2,500 Baht each. Mr. Suchart further said that he would like to emphasize for insured persons who have not received the remedies to hurry and link their PromptPay bank account number to their ID card so that the bank can transfer the money to the PromptPay account. In addition, insured persons who were left out, but are in the relevant areas and have not received compensation, can submit a right to review by downloading the request form to review rights at the Social Security Office’s website at www.sso.go.th. Insured persons must fill out the information completely and send it via registered mail to the Social […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister to commence the Bangkok Job Fair 2021. The event has over 40 leading organizations joining with recruitment booths, with over 5,000 vacancies. The event is scheduled from March 26 to 27 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center. On March 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong presided over the opening ceremony of Bangkok Job Fair 2021 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center, Bangkok. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has given priority to solving unemployment from the impact of Covid-19. Today, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin intends to organize the Bangkok Job Fair 2021 for those who did not apply for a job at Job Expo Thailand 2020 at the end of last year. The event gives people the opportunity to apply for a job to mitigate the effects of […]
On December 27, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s 27th class of new officials’ training and awarded insignias. The occasion took place at the Phusak Than Resort Hotel, Nakhon Nayok. The said training aims to promote good government officials, following the Department of Skills Development guidelines. It trains to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and to develop a working network. The program focuses on learning from both expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training schedule is between December 17 – 27, 2020, for a total of 9 days. Participants included new government officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, for a total of 100 people. Mr. Niyom said that all of the new officials would be a valuable resource and a major force of the Ministry of Labour. He urged everyone to recognize the importance of their roles and responsibilities as a good government official, being a new generation of officials learning and developing […]
On December 21, 2020, at 08.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s new officials’ training, Class 27. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Pairoj Chotikasatian also joined the ceremony at the Jompol P. Philbulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and developing civil service practice skills. The training also aims to promote moral and ethical practices, teamwork, creating good rapport among colleagues, and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from both expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training is scheduled between December 17-27, 2020, totaling ten days. Trainees included new officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour in central in regional areas, totaling 100 people. Participants consisted of 14 trainees from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 42 trainees from the Department of Employment, 20 […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the workshop on the preparation of the Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022-2027, to be used as a strategic plan and framework to improve the Thai labor productivity in a situation where the nation is facing various problems at present. The Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol spoke as the chairman of the workshop on the preparation of an Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022 – 2027, on August 21, 2020, 9.00 hours at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok. The meeting was an important opportunity to participate in the exchange of opinions and to set the direction to increase labour productivity in Thailand. The workshop on the preparation of the Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022-2027 will be used as a strategic plan and framework to improve the Thai labour productivity in a situation where Thailand is facing various problems at present. In particular, it has to adapt to the new normal or the new way of life and respond to human resource development in the 21st century. The framework will drive […]
On December 1, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol joined the welcoming of HRH Princess Soamsawali and HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha, at the “Tian Song Jai” event commencement for the 27th World AIDS Day. The occasion took place at the multipurpose room on the 13th floor, Bhumisiri Mangkalanuson Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross, Pathum Wan, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 1 December 2019
The Labour Minister gave a press conference on the delivery of Thai youths to participate in the 45th WorldSkills Kazan 2019, which will be held between August 22 to 27 in Kazan, Russia. Thailand sent 25 young people to compete in 23 branches, in 5 professional groups. The Labour Minister showed confidence in the capabilities of the young competitors who will be able to win medals and build a reputation for Thailand. Download Images On August 9, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul presided over the press conference on the delivery of youths to participate in the 45th WorldSkills Kazan 2019, at the Ministry of Labour. He said that the 45th WorldSkills Kazan 2019 will be held between August 22 to 27, 2019, in Kazan, Russia The Department of Skill Development will send 25 young people to compete in 23 branches, in 5 professional groups consisting of: 1. Industrial manufacturing technology in 9 groups, namely mechatronics, mechanical engineering through computer design, CNC lathing, CNC milling, polytechnics and automation, welding, mobile robotics, model design and mold building and assembly […]
Today (March 15, 2019) at 07.00 hours, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the anniversary celebrations for the Department of Skill Development (DSD) for 2019. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s executives also joined the occasion at the foyer on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Corporate Communications Division, Department of Skill Development/ 15 March 2019
