Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Minister of Labour, revealed that after receiving an urgent report from authorities in Chonburi Province regarding many Chinese and Myanmar migrant workers illegally employed at a plastic molding factory in Nong Bon Daeng Subdistrict, Ban Bueng District, he immediately instructed the Director-General of the Department of Employment to dispatch a special operations unit to the site. He also stressed the strict enforcement of labor laws. In addition, the Labour Minister ordered the establishment of a “Committee on the Inspection of Employment Conditions, Forced Labour, and Worst Forms of Child Labour among Migrant Workers” to ensure rigorous oversight across all dimensions, including unfair employment, forced labour or services, and child labour in its worst forms. The goal is to eliminate illegal labour practices. According to Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, joint operations were carried out with provincial authorities, including the Chonburi Provincial Employment Office, Chonburi Provincial Labour Office, Chonburi Provincial Office of Labour Protection and Welfare, Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), Anti-Human Trafficking Division, and local administration. The inspections confirmed 32 illegal migrant workers, 4 Chinese and 28 Myanmar nationals. Of these, 4 had […]
July 14, 2025, 11.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, welcomed Dr. Phot Aramwattananon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, and his delegation for a discussion on collaboration between the Ministry of Labour and the Thai Chamber of Commerce in preparation for a Job Fair to be held as part of the Thailand-China Corporate Expo 2025. Also attending the meeting were representatives from the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Enterprise Trade Association, along with Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Ms. Niyada Saneeymanomai, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, as well as executives and relevant agencies. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary of Labour expressed full support for the initiative, noting that the Ministry of Labour is happy to collaborate as the event will play a key role in reducing unemployment and promoting domestic investment, both of which are directly linked to the country’s workforce. He assigned all departments under the Ministry of Labour to participate by setting up booths in line […]
On May 24, 2025, Mr. Ari Krainara, Secretary to the Minister of Labor, presided over a ceremony to present basic vocational toolkits (livelihood starter kits) to graduates of two training programs. The programs included “Value Addition to Agricultural Products through Processing” for 21 participants, and a “Garment Sewing” course for 20 participants. The initiative aims to provide workers with essential tools to further develop their careers and sustainably support themselves and their families. The event was attended by Mr. Komes Piyaphan, Inspector-General of the Department of Skill Development; Mr. Sutthipan Ritthirut, Mayor of Chawang Subdistrict Municipality; Mr. Thammasak Phumisarn and Mr. Itthiphon Pluem, Deputy Mayors of Chawang Subdistrict Municipality; Mr. Apirat Inthanu, Secretary to the Mayor; Mrs. Kotchakorn Ritthirut, Advisor to the Mayor; and Ms. Suksri Laikasikam, Director of the Skill Development Institute 22 Nakhon Si Thammarat, who delivered the official report. Also in attendance were heads of government agencies, officials from the Ministry of Labor in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, local leaders, and community representatives. The ceremony took place at the Chawang Municipality Meeting Room in Chawang District. Speaking after the ceremony, Mr. Ari expressed his honor and appreciation […]
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 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 […]
May 14, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and other senior officials, visited the Republic of Korea to lead the “Thailand MOL Overseas Matching in the Republic of Korea” project in Seoul. The project aims to open new labour markets for Thai workers and promote legal overseas employment. Mr. Phiphat stated that over 35 South Korean companies and five industry associations joined the event, including the Specialty Contractors Association, which represents over 60,000 businesses across construction, services, and food industries. Twenty-one licensed Thai recruitment agencies also participated. The Ministry targets deploying no fewer than 10,000 Thai workers to South Korea this year. The event included business matching sessions, presentations by the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, and the Social Security Office, aimed at assuring South Korean employers that hiring Thai workers through official channels is “safe, transparent, and yields high-quality workers.” Mr. Phiphat emphasized that the initiative is more than a hiring event; it represents Thailand’s vision to promote legal overseas employment, increase opportunities, increase income, and safeguard Thai […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, is closely monitoring and expediting the work of the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force, which was established under the Labour Minister’s directive. The task force is tasked with inspecting employment conditions, labour practices, forced labour or services, and the worst forms of child labour among migrant workers. The aim is to combat illegal labor, prevent unauthorized occupation of Thai jobs, and address illegal immigration, as well as protect Thai workers’ rights. The initiative involves strict enforcement of labour-related laws by integrating efforts from three core departments: the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. It also involves collaboration with 11 other state agencies, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Royal Thai Police, the Military, and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), to conduct nationwide inspection operations. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that from December 18, 2024, to April 30, 2025, the Trai Thep Phithak Special Task Force conducted 20 inspection rounds, covering […]
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 […]
May 2, 2025, at 09.15 hours – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, presided over the official opening of the “International Welding Skills Test” in Phuket. The event is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop human resources in marine tourism-related businesses. The Minister also inspected national skills training and testing programs and visited occupational group exhibition booths. Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, Assistant to the Labour Minister, and Air Chief Marshal Athikun Kongmee, Advisor to the Minister on Illegal Worker Management, attended the event. Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, represented Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, at the opening ceremony. Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, delivered the event briefing at the Phuket Skill Development Institute 21. The welding skills test is a joint initiative between the Department of Skill Development (DSD), through Phuket Skill Development Institute 21, and Phuket Superyacht Marina Co., Ltd. (Port Matchanu). The goal is to raise the skill level and capacity of welders to meet international standards. This marks the 4th batch of testing, involving 10 […]
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 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 […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, sent his best wishes to fellow workers in the formal sector and independent workers on the occasion of the Thai New Year or Songkran Day 2025. During this year’s festival, the Ministry of Labour has requested the cooperation of employers to allow their employees to take a break from work and stressed that drivers must not work over 8 hours per day, must not do more than 2 hours overtime and must have a 10-hour break between shifts, for the safety of the driver and all passengers. The Ministry of Labour will provide free vehicle inspections from April 11-17, 2025, at roadside service points under the concept of DSD Good Driving Before Traveling. They will distribute drinking water and safety stickers with the “Fill Your Heart, Safety on Every Route” activity and facilitate insured persons who are in an emergency to seek free treatment at the nearest hospital within 72 hours by using only their national ID card, linked to their social security benefits. The Ministry of Labour will also allow foreign workers from […]
On April 3, 2025, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, revealed that from the earthquake on March 28 and the building collapse that caused injuries and deaths, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, gave great importance and took immediate action. He instructed the establishment of a war room to help workers within 1 hour after the incident broke out nationwide. Currently, as of April 2, 2025, the Ministry of Labour has assisted by paying compensation to 22 affected people through social security benefits, totaling 17,388,375 Baht, divided into 850,000 Baht for funeral expenses, 15,568,392 Baht for compensation in the event of death, and 969,983 Baht for old age pensions. Currently, documents are being collected from dependents who are entitled to the compensation. Mr. Boonsong added that in the case of the collapsed building, a total of 96 people were affected, comprising nine injured people, 2 of whom were Thai workers, six foreign workers, 1 of whom was unknown and nationality unknown, 15 dead people, 10 of whom were Thai, three foreign workers, 2 of whom were unknown and nationality unknown, and 72 people are still missing and under […]
On March 28, 2025, at 20.45 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, chaired the war room meeting to find measures to help workers affected by the earthquake. Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ms. Kanchana Poolkaew, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Kritkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labour, along with officials from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, attended the meeting to brainstorm measures to help workers affected by the earthquake. The occasion took place at the Labour Relations Committee Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
On February 28, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, proceeded to expand cooperation with Thai workers in Macao and joined a discussion with Mr. Tai Kin Ip, Macao’s Minister of Economy and Finance, to open opportunities for Thai workers to enter the workforce in the growing service and industrial sectors in Macau. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Phiphat said that Macau confirmed the need for more Thai workers! Currently, approximately 1,040 Thai workers are working in Macau. The Macau government and employers still need Thai workers because they are recognized for their work skills, diligence, good manners, and ability to adapt well to Macau society. They also confirm that Thailand has skilled workers ready for the service industry. The Ministry of […]
