On June 6, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Ms. Supattra Nakaphiw, and the committee, on the occasion of a meeting to discuss joint operations with the 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 Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On June 5, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, joined the ceremony to present policies and release a line of officials inspecting the work of migrant workers for the 2024 fiscal year at the Phra Phuttha Sutthithambophit area at the Ministry of Labour’s building. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the ceremony. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Mr. Sompot Kwangkaew, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police Headquarters, Human Trafficking Suppression Division, and the Bangkok Internal Security Operations Command also joined in honour of the ceremony. The relevant agencies participating in the ceremony included the Department of Employment, whereby 85 officials of the Central Employment Registration and Workers Protection Division, the Metropolitan Provincial Employment Office, the Bangkok Employment Offices, Areas 1 – 10, and 45 officers from the Immigration Office, the Tourist Police Headquarters, the Human Trafficking Suppression Division and the Internal Security Operations […]
On June 4, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, attended the press conference to commence the Ignite Tourism Thailand: TAT Skill Factory event, organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Ministry of Labor and the Federation of Thai Industries. The Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, the Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Ms. Thapanee Kiatpaiboon, and honoured guests joined in the welcome at Thanarat Hall, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Office Building, New Petchaburi Road, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that the Ministry of Labour is very pleased that TAT places importance on the development and upgrading of service sector workers. This is in line with the intention of the Ministry of Labour, which has a policy aimed at improving the quality of life of workers in tourist provinces by adjusting wages appropriately. Initially, the goal is to increase the minimum wage to 400 Baht per day, and the Ignite Tourism Thailand: TAT Skill Factory project is considered a part of preparing and directly developing […]
On June 3, 2024, at 07.30 hours, the Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, and his wife presided over the ceremony of Buddhist chanting and merit-making by giving alms to monks to present as a royal merit on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s birthday on June 3, 2024. The Cabinet and executives of government and private agencies attended the ceremony. On this occasion, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, together with senior executives and officials of the Ministry of Labour attended the ceremony at Sanam Luang.
On May 31, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the meeting to create awareness and listen to comments on social security work in the “SSO Sustainable for All Because the Social Security Fund Belongs to All of Us” event. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Chairman of the Labour Commission, Mr. Saritphong Khueang, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, the political sector, including Move Forward, Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Palang Pracharat and qualified academics joined in honour and gave a welcome at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said to the media that he had previously explained in the House of Representatives on March 7, 2024, that “I am not a hero, and I don’t accept being the villain to cause the Social Security Fund to go bankrupt.” This […]
On May 30, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarnb, welcomed the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on a courtesy call to introduce himself, discuss and understand the current priorities of the Ministry of Labour. The parties also discussed existing labour cooperation and possibilities for future collaboration with the Ministry of Labour. This includes the PROMISE project supported by the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation to increase suitable employment and improve the living conditions of migrant workers. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, 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 Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended at Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that the Ministry of Labour’s executives were delighted to welcome the Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand, Mr. Pedro Zwahlen, and the delegation on their visit to the Ministry of Labour today. Currently, there are approximately 179 […]
On May 28, 2024, at 10.30 hours (local time in Israel), the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, joined the delegation of the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, to meet and visit Thai workers and inquire about their working lives and well-being on farms. They also visited the fruit market and flower shop in Hesilia. The workers all said that they were well taken care of by their employers. The Labour Minister observed that the farm owners that the Ministry of Labour’s delegation visited showed love and respect to the Thai workers, taking good care of their safety. They also had a safe room for workers to take refuge in case they heard a siren and had rehearsals of how to behave in the event of an emergency. The Israeli government praised the Thai workers for being skilled in their work and loving their families. When they complete their employment contracts, they will return to their home country and will not continue to be illegally employed as an illegal worker. As a result, Thai workers are in demand from both employers […]
On May 27, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the National Cooperation Conference to Eliminate Worst Forms of Child Labour No. 1/2024. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun Meeting Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the guidelines for driving operations to eliminate the worst forms of child labour according to the recommendations of the Department of Labour from the United States from the (draft) report on the situation to eliminate child labour in the 2023 fiscal year. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 May 2024
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 May 21, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Committee Meeting for Considering the Operations of Foreign Private Organizations No. 2/2024. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, and related agencies also attended the meeting at the Tian Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, and via video conference on Zoom Cloud Meeting. The meeting considered three foreign private organizations requesting permission to operate in Thailand, two requesting the renewal of a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, three requesting to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, and to add a project, to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, and accepting foreigners to work. It also considered one foreign private organization requesting to renew a license to operate a foreign private organization in Thailand, requesting foreigners to work, requesting to change in a power of attorney to carry out work on behalf of the organization, adding a project, and a change of attorney to carry out […]
On May 19, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and a delegation paid a visit to the home of Mr. Niphon Akrasri and Mrs. Amon Akrasri, father and mother of Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, Thai worker who died amid the unrest in Israel. The visit aimed to console the family and provide relief compensation from the fund helping job seekers working abroad, including benefits from the Social Security Fund. The Governor of Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mr. Suwit Chanworn, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nong Bua Lamphu Province, joined in the welcoming. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives join the occasion at house No. 67, Moo 3, Ban Phrao Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province. Mr. Phiphat said that the Prime Minister is concerned about the families of Thai workers who died due to the unrest in Israel. He has instructed the Ministry of Labour to provide assistance and […]
On May 17, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the death of two Thai workers who were held hostage in Israel. The Labour Minister expressed his condolences to the families of the Thai workers who lost their lives in this event. He received a report from the Minister Counselor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv, Mr. Kitthana Srisuriya, that the Israeli government considered reliable circumstantial evidence and concluded that two Thai workers who were taken hostage had died. The workers are Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri and Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, who were on the list of hostages who had not yet been released. Eight people have died since October 2023. Mr. Sonthaya Akrasri, whose hometown is Nong Bua Lamphu Province, works at Bee’ri with the employer Bitan Reuven, while Mr. Suthisak Rintalak, whose hometown is in Nong Khai Province, works at Bee’ri with the employer Lavi Asher. Mr. Phiphat added that the support that the families of the two deceased workers will receive includes: 1. Compensation from the fund helping job seekers overseas in the […]
On May 16, 2024, at 10.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, welcomed the Chief Corporate Customer Relations Strategy Officer of Prosper Well International Company Limited, Ms. Sophia Saranya Mahakanok and team, on the occasion of a meeting to discuss cooperation and support in promoting working age personnel to have good health in 2024. 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 Inspector-General, Mr. Sompot Kwangkaew, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On May 15, 2024, at 11.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn met with the Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, Mr. Otaka Masato, on a courtesy call and to discuss government matters regarding labour. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, joined in the discussion at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand.
On May 14, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, participated in the Cabinet’s Official Offsite Meeting No. 3/2024 on “Green Economy Base and Eco-Tourism” in the Lower Central Province Group 2 (Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Samut Sakhon). The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the meeting. Before the Cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet visited various exhibitions. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province joined in the welcome at the Phanom Kaew Kamnerd meeting room, 2nd floor, Sumet Tantivejkul Building, Phetchaburi Rajabhat University, Na Wung Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province.
On May 10, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, spoke about the case of a chemical storage tank explosion and fire in Rayong Province yesterday (May 9, 2024), causing the injuries and death of an employee. He expressed his condolences to the family of the employee who died and sent encouragement to the injured people to recover quickly. He said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned about all workers. He received a report about the case from the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien. He has instructed the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office and the Social Security Office to visit the area to investigate the facts and the status of the injured victims and deceased employees and to urgently assist and support benefits that they are entitled to according to the law. Mr. Phiphat added that the Rayong Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office’s report found that the said incident occurred yesterday (May 9, 2024) at 10.45 hours. There was an explosion and fire at a tank containing petrochemicals at Map Ta Phut Tank Terminal […]
