On January 30, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, spoke about the progress of 5 Thai workers released from hostage by Hamas in Israel. He said that he received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv. At 13.00 hours. Israeli time, the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv released the names of the five Thai workers who were released in Khan Younis, as follows: 1) Mr. Watchara Sri-uan, 32 years old, native of Udon Thani Province; 2) Mr. Phongsak Tanna, 35 years old, native of Buriram Province; 3) Mr. Sathien Suwannakam, 34 years old, native of Nong Bua Lamphu Province; 4) Mr. Surasak Lamnao, 30 years old, native of Udon Thani Province; and 5) Mr. Bannawat Sae Tao, native of Nan Province. All of the workers have undergone initial medical assessments. All are safe, and their mental health is good. They can communicate normally and are currently en route to Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofe). The Israeli authorities have requested that they stay for at least seven days. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, spoke about the benefits […]
On January 30, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, spoke about the progress in the case of a technical trainee who died in Japan and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. Regarding assistance in terms of legal entitlements to be received by the beneficiaries, the Permanent Secretary of Labour was assigned to follow up on the progress of the matter and coordinate to proceed according to the family’s wishes to send the ashes back to Thailand. Mr. Phiphat continued that he received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Japan, which conducted the investigation and found that the deceased Thai worker, Mr. Kanapat Promhung, was a Japanese technical trainee who disappeared. His relatives filed a complaint through the media. The Ministry of Labour by the Labour Office in Japan followed up and found that Mr. Kanapat was originally from Loei Province. He traveled to Japan to work through the employment agency Thai Asavalert Co., Ltd. and the Cooperative Society Hiroshima Sokeizai Center, which was the supervising organization. Then, on December 21, 2024, Mr. Kanapat and 9 friends went to a restaurant […]
On January 23, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, chaired the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s Meets the People Project in 2025 and the project to create awareness of Social Security Section 40 for independent workers in Phatthalung Province. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave a report. Mr. Ratthasart Chitchu, Governor of Phatthalung Province, gave a welcome speech. Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Advisory Board to the Minister of Labour, 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, Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchanthorn, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, labour volunteers, labour graduates, insured person network, and business establishments, attended the event at the Phetthong meeting room, Roi Thong Resort Hotel, Phatthalung Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s Meet the People Project in 2025 is […]
Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, expressed his condolences for the incident where Jeju Airlines flight 7C 2216, traveling from Bangkok to Jeollanam-do, Republic of Korea, had an accident while landing. The plane’s wheels did not deploy, causing the plane to skid along the runway and catch fire. The incident occurred yesterday morning at approximately 09.07 hours local time. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Labour Minister received a report from Ms. Sirirat Srichat, Assistant Labour Attaché at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The report said that the airline was carrying 181 passengers, 175 of whom were passengers and 6 crew members. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that there were 179 fatalities, of which 2 were Thai passengers. The first was Ms. Jongluck Duangmanee, aged 45, from Udon Thani Province, who was insured under Section 39. Her beneficiaries are entitled to receive a retirement benefit of 109,751.28 Baht (excluding interest), a death benefit according to the period of contributions, and the funeral expenses of 50,000 Baht. The Udon Thani Provincial Social Security Office will help beneficiaries ensure they receive […]
On November 29, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the progress of providing support to those affected in the southern region. Flash floods and forest runoff have occurred in several southern provinces at this time, and the rain continues to fall, causing widespread impacts on the people. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Permanent Secretary of Labour has instructed the leaders of agencies under the Ministry of Labour or the “five labour leaders” in the flood-affected areas to deliver relief bags in the area. The bags include essential consumer goods to be provided to the affected people, including graduates, labour volunteers, civil servants, employees, and officers who are affected. “I am concerned about the workers, civil servants, and the Ministry of Labour’s officials, including labour volunteers and graduates in the disaster-stricken areas. The Ministry of Labour stands by the people to take care of their morale and provide necessary items to the affected, both those affected by the disaster and those who are working to help employers, employees, and the public, so that there are no shortcomings. Employees, insured persons, employers, businesses, and the public affected […]
On November 29, 2024, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, disclosed details following the Cabinet meeting held at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Chiang Mai Province. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Labor, including Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary; Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment; Mr. Pichet Thongpan, Inspector-General; and Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakdiyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary. Before the meeting, the Minister and his team visited booths showcasing occupational group products. During the meeting, the Ministry of Labor proposed three items for acknowledgment. First, Commander Saroj Khomkhai, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, and Mr. Akarut Sontayanon were appointed government representatives to the 22nd Wage Committee, filling vacant positions. Their tenure will begin upon Cabinet approval and align with the remaining term of the replaced committee members. Second, relief measures were proposed for flood and landslide victims in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai. Temporary employment was provided to 400 affected individuals, granting each a payment of 1,500 THB. In Chiang Rai, repair efforts included 54 houses, 2 temples, drainage systems spanning 1,500 meters, […]
On November 6, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the kickoff activity for the electrical system repair services in houses and buildings affected by the flood in Chiang Rai Province. The initiative aims to help restore and relieve the suffering of the people affected by the floods. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, and executives from the Ministry of Labour attended the occasion. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior and Acting Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province, Mr. Chotinarin Ketsom, the Deputy Governor of Chiang Rai Province, Mr. Damrongsak Yotthongdee, leaders of local administrative organizations, volunteer electrical repair technicians in houses and buildings, and Mae Sai residents joined in welcoming them at Ban Ko Sai, Mae Sai Subdistrict, Mae Sai District, Chiang Rai Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour has […]
On August 29, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening ceremony of the Thailand Digital Employer Day 2024, ‘Upgrading the Digital Workforce; Driving the Thai Economy Towards Prosperity and Sustainability.’ He delivered a special speech on ‘Upgrading the Potential of Thai Workers Towards Employment in the Digital Age.’ He announced the intention to join the network to drive the digital competency of Thai workers to international standards to enhance business competitiveness. The ceremony presented certificates of honour to 34 skill development networks that supported skill development activities for the years 2023 to 2024. The Ambassador of Ireland to Thailand, Mr. Patrick Byrne, the ministerial working group, executives of the Ministry of Labour, executives of the Digital Development Foundation, ICDL (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and the Thai Software Industry Association, executives of government agencies, and labour skill development networks from both the public and private sectors joined the event at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour has worked with both government and private sector partners. The event focuses on inspiring employers, employees, workers, and personnel in […]
Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, stated that due to the flooding situation affecting six provinces—Chiang Rai, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Phetchabun, and Udon Thani—with 21,258 businesses and 207,299 workers impacted, he is deeply concerned about the situation. He has directed the relevant agencies under the Ministry of Labor in the flood-affected provinces to provide assistance to the public urgently. The Ministry of Labor has instructed the provincial labor welfare and protection offices in the affected areas to meet with business owners to discuss employment details, assess the impact on workers and employers, and provide assistance in cases where workers are losing income or businesses are unable to operate. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor has been ordered to assign officials to take action and plan rapid assistance for the affected businesses and workers. Additionally, an assistance center has been established for workers and employers affected by the floods, allowing them to file complaints or request assistance through the Ministry of Labor’s hotline at 1506. Mr. Pairot Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, added that he had instructed the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare to look […]
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 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 […]
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 May 29, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, to participate in the 2024 Annual General Meeting of the National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand Under the Royal Patronage. The Chairman of the National Council on Social Welfare, Police Lieutenant Dr. Manat Nonuch, chaired and commenced the meeting at the meeting room on the third floor, Nawa Maharaj Building, National Council on Social Welfare of Thailand, in Bangkok. ——————————– Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, spoke about the progress in supporting Thai workers affected by the unrest in Israel. The Ministry of Labour has paid 50,000 Baht in aid under the relief project to 9,309 eligible people and their families out of the 9,384 applicants, representing 99.34 percent, for a total of 465,450,000 Baht. It has also paid money from the fund to help workers working abroad, from 9,892 people, from 11,101 people who applied, representing 97.93 percent, for a total of 144,270,000 Baht. The remaining documents are being processed and awaiting approval. In addition, those affected will receive financial assistance from the Israel National Insurance Institute. As for the latest figures, 41 Thai workers have died, and there are still six hostages being held. Of the people who died, 35 are entitled to receive financial assistance from the Social Security Fund. The Social Security Office has paid assistance of 1,367,860.70 Baht to the dependents. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has urged all units to expedite the payment process or coordinate with those involved so that everything is in order […]
On December 15, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the Social Security Academic Conference for 5 Regions 2022 (Northeastern Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System. He gave a special lecture, “Policy for development and upgrading the workforce’s lives.” The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province, Mr. Nitiphat Leelaert, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Udon Thani Province gave a welcome at the Centara Hotel and Convention Center, Udon Thani Province. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, said that throughout the past, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has moved forward to restore the economy, despite various crises. The domestic economy is showing signs of continuous recovery from government spending stimulus measures, especially in the region. It reflects the effectiveness of government measures to solve the problem comprehensively and to the point. In addition, the government has […]
On December 1, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to chair the Social Security Academic Conference for 5 Regions 2022 (Northern Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System. He gave a special lecture, “Policy for development and upgrading the workforce’s lives.” The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chiang Mai Province gave a welcome at the Khum Phucome Hotel, Chiang Mai. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan who oversees the Ministry of Labour, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has instructed the Ministry of Labour to care for workers affected by COVID-19, including the employers and business operators, like family members. In addition, the Ministry of Labour has been instructed to help fellow workers to gain equality. The Ministry of Labour’s […]
