The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and related agencies to follow up on the resolution of the case of 700 Myanmar migrant workers who gathered to demand unpaid wages from their Chinese employers in the Rojana Industrial Estate, Prachin Buri Province on August 16. Initial investigations by the Ministry of Labour found that the problem was caused by the delay in the inspection process and the international money transfer from the parent company in China. Labour inspectors and company representatives discussed and paid employees 500 Baht each to alleviate their hardships on August 17, 2024. The company promised to improve financial supervision by paying wages in cash and having company representatives oversee them systematically, starting from August onwards. The payment date has been set for August 21, 2024, at the construction site. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that this Myanmar workers’ rally is under the law and took place in a private area, which can be controlled and did not escalate. On Monday, August 19, at 13.30 hours, labour inspectors […]
On July 9, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, spoke about the case of the 2nd Wage Committee and a group of five people from the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry who submitted a petition to the Ombudsman requesting an investigation into the performance of his duties as it was observed that the meeting minutes of the 22nd Wage Committee Meeting No. 5/2024 on May 14, 2024, violated labour protection laws. This is because in the minutes of the meeting, there was a resolution to adjust the formula for calculating the new minimum wage to 400 Baht, and it was seen that the consideration of adjusting the said wage rate formula was a consideration that did not comply with Section 87 of the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541. In this regard, the Labour Minister informed the audience that the 22nd Wage Committee Meeting No. 5/2024, on May 14, 2024, had an agenda to consider the framework for reviewing the minimum wage rate in 2024 in order to pass a resolution approving the framework for every province to use as a guideline for reviewing the appropriateness […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour led executives and civil servants to join the activity of planting honeycomb trees under the 72 million trees project to revive the forest in honour of His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday on July 28, 2024. On July 8, 2024, at 08.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, presided over the planting of “Yellow Star” trees, which were 72 million tree saplings, under the project to revive the forest honouring His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Cycle birthday on July 28, 2024. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Deputy Permanent Secretaries of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak and Lieutenant Saroj Komkhai, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Mr. Sompot Kwangkaew, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion in front of the Smart Job Center. Mr. Pairoj said that the […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, reported that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has invited the public to join Thailand’s most fun income-generating job fair or Job Expo Thailand 2024 between June 28 to 30, 2024, from 11.00 to 21.00 hours at Halls 6 – 7, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. There will be 222 employers/establishments recruiting, offering over 700,000 job positions nationwide to support job applicants. The companies include Minor International, Huawei Technology (Thailand), Thai Airways International, Thai Namthip Corporation, Thai Beverages, and others. There will be 30 overseas employers/establishments offering over 100,000 overseas job positions in countries such as Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Poland, Malaysia, Portugal, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Israel. The most popular positions include construction, welders, the bicycle industry, foremen, and domestic workers, which have a relatively high wage rate. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that in addition to the job application zone, there is also an open house activity zone featuring ten educational institutions, 15 career showcases, 15 inspirational careers, professional readiness testing, career counseling clinics, and an independent occupation demonstration zone for 73 occupations. The working group […]
On June 21, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, paid a visit to give encouragement and advice to 241 Thai workers receiving training before traveling to work in Taiwan and Japan. 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, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan joined in the visit to give encouragement. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and trainees attended the ceremony in the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that many Thai people like to travel abroad to work as the compensation is higher compared to Thailand. If workers are patient and determined to work, when the employment contract is completed, they will have income, savings, and experience working abroad, which will improve their quality of life. Before traveling to work abroad, there must be training to prepare and equip Thai workers with the knowledge […]
On June 20, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, advised 9 Thai youths from 9 fields competing in the BRISC 2024 Skills Competition between June 22 and 27, 2024, in Chongqing, China, in a warm-up before the world-class competition, World Skills Lyon 2024. From the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, 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 occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he was proud of the Thai representatives participating in this competition. Competitions or medals are a reflection of Thailand’s large number of skilled workers and can attract more foreign investors to invest in Thailand. Therefore, he asked that the youths showcase their skills in this arena to prove themselves. For this competition, the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development is Thailand’s main agency, which is a member of WorldSkills. It is responsible for sending workers to compete in various stages. The world-class competition, WorldSkills Lyon […]
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 […]
On May 9, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of “May 10, National Occupational Safety Day”. The event included a ceremony to offer good wishes and take an oath of allegiance to honor His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday. The Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, officials, employers, employees, government officials, students, and the general public, totaling over 300 people, attended the event. They visited a demonstration on working at heights at the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare building (Taling Chan Intersection) in Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that the Cabinet has designated May 10 of every year as the National Occupational Safety Day to encourage all sectors to take part in giving importance to workplace safety, to be aware of the dangers, and to understand workplace safety guidelines. The efforts are to promote health and safety operations to cover working people in every profession. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, therefore, organizes the “National Occupational Safety Day” every year. 2024 […]
On November 25, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s executives and agencies to congratulate Channel 7HD on their 55th anniversary, and the start of their 56th. They presented school supplies to be donated to schools in need. Acting Managing Director, Mr. Pattanapong Nupan, and News Manager, Mr. Sompoch Toraksa, were recipients of the donations. The occasion took place at the Channel 7HD Television Station, Phaholyothin Road, Chomphon Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 November 2022
On November 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the awarding of medals and certificates to participants of the 46th WorldSkills Competition and presented a plaque to the sponsors, driving Thai youths to win one silver medal and six medals for excellent craftsmanship to build Thailand’s reputation. The occasion took place at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, congratulated the participants of the 46th WorldSkills Competition, who were able to win medals on the global stage. This is a success in showing the talent and potential of Thai youths who have skills on par with other nations worldwide. This competition is different from the previous competition, with 15 countries competing in 62 branches between September and October 2022. Thailand had representatives participating in 12 fields, with 13 people and one in the team category. The results of this competition were satisfactory in that Thailand won one silver medal and six medals for excellent craftsmanship. The silver medal was from the CNC machining branch (lathe machine) represented by Mr. Nuttawut Petch-ngam. The six medals of excellent craftsmanship were […]
On September 26, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Foreign Worker Management Fund Committee Meeting No. 7/2022 via video conference at the Tian Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and related persons also attended the meeting. The meeting acknowledged the request to increase, decrease or change the items of capital expenditure from the Foreign Worker Management Fund in 2022, a report on the results of a study of a private contractor project to produce work permits and provide services for receiving requests and notifications of working foreigners, expenditure plans for private contractors to produce work permits and provide services for receiving requests and notifications of working foreigners, including a cash flow projection report. Additionally, the meeting jointly considered the request for an extension of the fund’s disbursement period in 2022 to disburse in the the2023 fiscal year. It also reviewed projects for the 2023 fiscal year, consisting of a contract for maintenance and repair of information and communication technology systems to manage the fund, the project to […]
On August 2, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 7/2022. The meeting acknowledged the labour economic situation and considered the determination of the minimum wage rate for 2022. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mr. Niyom Songkaew, advisors to the Wage Committee, and employer and employee representatives attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 August 2022
On August 24, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 7/2022. The meeting considered petitions under Section 120 from NX Shoji (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Eureka Automation Co., Ltd. It also considered the selection of employer and employee representatives to be authorized to act on behalf of the Labour Welfare Committee and the adoption of the resolution of meeting No. 7/2022 on August 24, 2022. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On August 1, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksa, along with senior executives from departments under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s representatives, to congratulate the Bangkok Post newspaper on its 76th anniversary. The occasion took place at the Bangkok Post Building, No. 136, Na Ranong Road, Klongtoey, Klongtoey, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 1 August 2022
On July 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, attended the (Academic) Appeal Subcommittee Meeting No. 7/2022. Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr. Ananchai Uthaipattanacheep, chaired the meeting. The meeting considered improving the rules, methods, timing, and compensation rates for old age benefits to increase the old age pension rate for insured persons. The occasion took place at the Jeerasak Sukonthachat Meeting Room, 2nd floor, Administration Building, Social Security Office, Nonthaburi Province. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
