On April 3, 2025, at 11.20 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave an interview with reporters on “Protecting Workers’ Rights from the Earthquake on March 28, 2025” broadcasted on the Weekend Issues program, Pa Ngaem Attacks, Helping the Nation Integrate, on Channel 5. The interview took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
On October 30, 2024, at 09.00 hours in the local time of the Republic of Singapore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was Vice-Chair of the 28th ALMM. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Singapore, Mr. Wuttisak Pathomsart, attended the 28th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) at the Garden Pavilion, Republic of Singapore. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) is a leaders’ forum to promote labour cooperation among ASEAN member states, with the main theme of strengthening capacity to cope with change and promoting innovation. This meeting also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Thailand being elected as Vice-Chair for the term of 2024-2026, together with Singapore. In the opening ceremony, each country presented its workforce’s strengths in a time capsule, which will be opened again in 25 years when ASEAN celebrates the 75th anniversary of relations. In this regard, the results of the meeting reflect tangible future work. At the meeting, the ASEAN Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim […]
On July 28, 2024, at 08.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, participated in the oath-taking ceremony to be a good civil servant and a power of the land on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday. The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the ceremony. On this occasion, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the ceremony at Sanam Luang. —————————— Division of Public Relations
On June 28, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024, Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, reported on the event’s objectives. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Mr. Srettha Thavisin focuses on reducing inequality in society and promoting a good quality of life for the people. It strives to create opportunities for all people of the working age to pursue a career to have a stable income. Currently, Thailand is facing challenges from changes in economic and social conditions, especially in the population structure, which has made Thailand an aging society. The rate of new births has decreased significantly. As […]
On June 10, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the press conference for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 event at the Ministry of Labour’s conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment has prepared for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, HALL 6 – 7. The event’s goal is to promote Employment, create jobs and careers, and generate a stable income. Over 500,000 domestic jobs and over 100,000 overseas jobs have been prepared to accommodate job applicants at the event. Mini concert activities from famous artists are being organized. It is estimated that over 80,000 people will attend the event throughout its […]
The Wage Committee’s resolution for the 2022 minimum wage adjustment is divided into nine rates. The highest are Chonburi, Rayong, and Phuket, which increased to 354 Baht. The lowest are Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Nan, and Udon Thani, which increased to 328 Baht. Bangkok and the surrounding provinces are at 353 baht. The Ministry of Labour summarized the results for the proposal to the Cabinet to consider as soon as possible, to come into effect on October 1, 2022. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, spoke after chairing the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 8/2022. He said that the Wage Committee had a meeting to consider the rates and resolved to raise the minimum wage for 2022. Overall, they concluded together on the increase, which is divided into the following nine rates: 1) Three provinces with wages of 354 Baht, including Chonburi, Rayong, and Phuket. 2) Six provinces with wages of 353 Baht, including Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon. 3) One province with wages of 345 Baht is Chachoengsao. 4) One province with wages of 343 Baht is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. 5) […]
On July 27, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the ceremony, took an oath of allegiance to be a good official and the power of the land, and signed a blessing to honour His Majesty the King on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Birthday on July 28, 2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Sergeant Major Yossingh Liamlert, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Ministry of Labour executives, civil servants and officials also participated in the event at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 July 2022
Labour Minister Mr.Suchart Chomlin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha had traveled to Saudi Arabia on January 25-26 to restore the relationship and to drive cooperation in various fields between the two countries, as well as to push labour labor cooperation so that workers can be dispatched to work in Saudi Arabia as quickly as possible. The Labour Minister has responded to the efforts and has continually accelerated the initiative following a trip to Saudi Arabia. Throughout the past 46 days, the Ministry of Labour has been committed to making continuous progress. Today, a labour agreement has been concluded. On March 15, the Labour Minister assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome Dr. Adnan Abdullah M. Alnuim, Deputy Minister for International Affairs of Saudi Arabia, and delegation on a courtesy call to the Assistant to the Labour Minister which took place at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s […]
On December 30, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to chair the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee Meeting No. 28/2021. Relevant agencies also attended the meeting at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 30 December 2021
On December 9, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to preside over the delivery of policies to the Chonburi Labour Volunteers at the Chonburi Meeting Room, Chonburi City Hall. He said that the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected Thailand at the beginning of 2021. When the pandemic spread widely, it directly affected the business operations of many establishments in the Chonburi area. The state ordered many organizations to close services, including small business establishments that could not bear the cost, causing them to close, which then caused unemployment issues. According to the Chonburi Provincial database, 562 organizations temporarily closed, impacting 159,644 employees. The top three sectors were manufacturing businesses with 140 companies, wholesale and retail businesses with 162 companies, and accommodation and food service businesses with 62 companies. In terms of providing remedies to those affected, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office in Chonburi Province paid compensation benefits in the case of unemployment due to force majeure to 133,000 people, valued at 1,527 million Baht. For the 2022 fiscal year, the Ministry of Labour by the Labour Minister […]
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 […]
On September 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired presided over the ceremony and offered garlands to the Ministry of Labour’s sacred objects, consisting of Phra Phut Sutthitham Bophit, Phra Phut Chinnarat, San Por Pu Chai Mongkhon, and San Thao Mahaprom Thewarit. He also chaired the ceremony to pay respects in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Ministry of Labour’s anniversary in 2021. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the occasion at the Ministry of Labour’s area. From there, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the ceremony of giving souvenirs for retirees for 2021 at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram […]
On July 16, 2021, at 16.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun presided over the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s 28th class of new officials’ training, hosted in an online format. The training was scheduled between July 12 and July 16, 2021, for five days. Trainees being trained as new civil servants were from all departments under the Ministry of Labour in both central and provincial areas, for 103 people. Participants consisted of 43 trainees from the Department of Skills Development, 50 trainees from the Social Security Office, and ten trainees from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The occasion took place at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 July 2021
On July 12, 2021, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the development of the Ministry of Labour’s new civil servants, Class 28. The occasion took place at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th 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 expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices. The training is scheduled between July 12-16, 2021, totaling five days. Trainees included new officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour in central and regional areas, totaling 103 people. Participants consisted of 43 trainees from the Department of Skills Development, 50 trainees from the Social Security Office, and ten trainees from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The training was modified from the original format to an online format due […]
On July 9, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, spoke about the case where M.P. Ms. Wanwipha Maison, from the Move Forward Party, came out to the news on Twitter and her personal Facebook page, saying that it was said that cash would be paid every five days. Still, today is said that D-Day would start this 23 with remedies for almost a month. What is left of this government to be reliable? In this regard, the Ministry of Labour would like to clarify the details as follows. With the CCSA’s announcement of the closure of construction worker camps, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has paid compensation benefits in case of unemployment due to force majeure from Covid-19 by cutting the payment for five days from June 28 to July 2, 2021. A total of 13,655 employees were paid for 28,494,966.60 Baht. Mrs. Theanrat added that the payment on July 23 was the government’s budget under the Loan Act, providing additional remedies for employees and employers. This is a different part of the fund from […]
