On September 23, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, to chair the ceremony to present plaques, pins, and certificates of honour to outstanding labour volunteers and graduates for the year 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the event at the Grand Palazzo Room, 7th floor, Palazzo Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the Ministry of Labour has a mission to manage the workforce, which is a task that is critical for national development. It is related to dimensions of security, economy, and society. Labour volunteers and networks are important individuals who have roles and duties that serve as a mechanism for the civil society network to drive the missions of the Ministry of Labour. They are individuals who voluntarily benefit society and play an important role in working at the local and community levels. They are volunteers who sacrifice their personal and family time. They are a medium for public relations, disseminating knowledge, giving advice and recommendations on labour and work to people […]
On September 23, 2024, at 07.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the ceremony of chanting Buddhist prayers and offering morning alms to 10 monks, the ceremony of paying homage to the sacred objects of the Ministry of Labour, including Phra Phuttha Sutthithammabophit, Phra Phuttha Chinnarat, Phra Phum Chai Mongkol Shrine, Thao Maha Phrom Thewarit, and Pho Pu Suchin Phromma Shrine. They also paid homage in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Ministry of Labour’s 31st anniversary in 2024. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, along with executives, civil servants, and officials of the Ministry of Labour, joined together at the Ministry of Labour’s Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour.
On September 20, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, gave a report after the 22nd Wage Committee meeting No. 9/2024. He said that today’s meeting did not fail, but the quorum was not complete because representatives from the government sector did not attend the meeting. Two employee representatives did not participate in the meeting due to other engagements, resulting in a quorum of 2 out of 3. According to the regulations, there must be ten or more attendees. Today, the meeting presented information on the employment conditions of employees to the meeting to inform them of how many businesses currently employ employees who pay a wage of 400 Baht and what impact it has on Thai and foreign workers. According to data from the Social Security Office, if the minimum wage is 400 Baht, approximately 1 million foreign workers and 4 million Thai workers will benefit. This was presented to the meeting for acknowledgment without any voting. At the same time, the issue of wages was not presented. Mr. Pairoj continued that since there was no quorum this time, a new meeting […]
On September 18, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to represent the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, in receiving the Excellent State Award in category four on analysis of organizational performance and knowledge management, organized by the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC). Civil Service Commission member Mr. Maitri Inthusut presented the award. Directors of offices, centers, divisions, working groups, and officials of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour also joined in congratulating them on this occasion at the Challenger Building, Impact Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Mr. Samat said that today, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned him to represent the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour in receiving the Excellent State Award in category four on analysis of organizational performance and knowledge management, organized by the OCSC. This award is given to agencies that focus on developing excellence in the quality of public administration management, emphasizing efficient and effective organizational management, outstanding performance, and excellent practices, resulting in outcomes that create value for service recipients and stakeholders. […]
cOn September 18, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired tThe Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the ceremony to receive the Royal Decoration in front of the portrait of His Majesty the King, the Sash Class, for 2024. C His Majesty the King has graciously bestowed the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant and the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand for the year 2024 on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Birthday on July 28, 2024. The Cabinet’s Office of the Secretariat approved all government agencies holding a ceremony to receive the royal decorations in front of His Majesty the King’s portrait to honour him. The Ministry of Labour had a total of 58 recipients of the royal decorations in the Sash Class, divided as follows: 1) The Most Exalted Order of the Knight Grand Cordon of the Crown of Thailand, three persons; 2) The First Class of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, 55 persons.
On September 11, 1024, at 10.00 hours, local time in Lyon, France, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, and delegation, visited the 47th WorldSkills Lyon 2024. Twenty-two Thai youths participated in the competition in 19 categories. Executives and officials also visited the competition at the Eurexpo Convention and Exhibition Center in Lyon, France.
On September 10, 2024, at 19.00 hours, local time in Lyon, France, or 00.00 hours in Thailand, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, led a group of 22 Thai youths, officials and experts in each field, to attend the opening ceremony of the 47th WorldSkills Lyon 2024. The event was attended by over 1,400 participants and representatives from 69 member countries at the LDLC Arena, a multi-purpose indoor sports venue in Lyon, France.
On September 10, 2024, at 15.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the meeting of the committee considering certificates and honourary “Trithep Phithak” badges for 2024. The Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and relevant agencies attended the meeting at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered those who deserved to receive certificates and the honourary Trithep Phithak” badge for 2024. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On September 10, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, to chair the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Welfare Committee Meeting No. 2/2024. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistants to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, and relevant agencies joined the meeting. The meeting considered organizing a show of appreciation for retirees of the Ministry of Labour and took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On September 9, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour Meeting no. 6/2024, attended by senior executives and agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, in both central, regional and international levels. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building and online. In this meeting, the agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the results of operations for the 2024 fiscal year of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for 11 months (October 2023 to August 2024). It reported on budget expenditures of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for the 2024 fiscal year (October 1, 2023, to August 31, 2024), the labour situation and trends for August 2024, on regional operations by provincial labour offices in Kanchanaburi, Mae Hong Son, and Ang Thong, and on the results of operations in sourcing Thai labour markets abroad. The Permanent Secretary of Labour urged all agencies under […]
On September 7, 2024, at 09.09 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, to preside over the laity in the grand Buddha consecration ceremony of the Luang Pu Thuat Treading on the Seawater, Ministry of Labour 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon and Mr. Somphon Kwangkaew, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Maha Sarakham Province and local Buddhists joined the ceremony at the golden teakwood chapel of Wat Phutthawanaram (Wat Pa Wang Nam Yen), Koeng Subdistrict, Mueang Maha Sarakham District, Maha Sarakham Province. Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour, by the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has a policy to promote employment for all Thai workers to create careers and provide stable income, which is one of the goals of Thai workers, which is to work abroad. The Ministry of Labour aims to promote the quality of working life of Thai workers to be accepted by many countries in order to drive the Thai economy sustainably. “The sacred objects […]
On September 6, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien reported that as announced by the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC), the Excellent State Award that is awarded to agencies with excellent performance in increasing efficiency of government services, developing the quality of government management and opening up the government system for other sectors to participate in, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour received the 2024 Excellent Government Award, Quality Government Management Award, Category 4, in Analysis of Organizational Performance and Knowledge Management. Mr. Pairoj continued that the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour thanked the Office of the Public Sector Development Commission (OPDC) for considering the award for the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The Excellent State Award is an honourary award presented to government agencies to honour their commitment to public services and to encourage the award-winning agencies to focus on improving the quality of their services. The Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour will continue to focus on developing the administration system of the agencies to be more efficient. The OPDC will inform the agencies of […]
On September 6, 2024, at 09.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, gave a speech to Thailand’s youth representatives who will travel to participate in the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon or WorldSkills Lyon 2024, in France. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, 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 event at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labor Building. The 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, or WorldSkills Lyon 2024, in France, is scheduled to take place between September 11 to 14, 2024. There are 59 categories and three demonstration categories in total, with Thailand competing in 19 categories. There are 22 Thai youth representatives participating in the competition, with 3 teams and 16 individuals.
On September 3, 2024, the 34th Anniversary of the Social Security Office, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony and presented plaques of honour to those who have contributed to the Social Security Office and the Favorite Hospital Award. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives joined the occasion. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and executives of the Social Security Office, the Social Security Committee, the Compensation Fund Committee, various committees, executives of business establishments, hospitals, leaders of the Social Security Networks, honourable guests, the media, and Social Security Office officials welcomed them at the Social Security Office, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, gave a press conference to the media. He said that, on the occasion of the Social Security Office’s 34th year of operation, he wanted to congratulate the Social Security Office for looking after and supporting employees and insured persons, adhering to the mission of creating security for a better quality of life. […]
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 […]
On August 19, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, received the award for the best government agency at the ministry level in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award for 2024. Committee member and Secretary-General of the Nichai Phatthana Foundation, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, presided over awarding the prize. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, joined in the event. Civil servants and staff of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour joined in congratulating the Social Security Office and the Department of Skill Development. They also received the award for the best government agency at the department level. The occasion took place at the meeting room, Building 15, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the award ceremony for the best government agency in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award […]
