Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, disclosed figures on job placements between September 26, 2025, and February 1, 2026, stating that 66,741 people were placed in jobs domestically through the Thai Mee Ngan Tham (Thailand Has Jobs) system. Most placements were in the manufacturing sector, sales staff, general office personnel, warehouse staff, and drivers. In addition, the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2026, held from January 16–18, 2026, resulted in a further 3,795 people being successfully placed in employment. The Labour Minister stated that the deployment of Thai workers overseas has also achieved highly satisfactory results. During the period from September 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026, the Ministry of Labour successfully facilitated the overseas employment of 40,086 Thai workers, representing 77.09% of the target of 52,000 placements. The figures, categorised by mode of deployment, include: 6,131 workers deployed by the Department of Employment; 11,859 workers deployed through recruitment agencies; 2,564 workers taken overseas by employers; 464 workers sent overseas for training by employers; and 19,068 workers who travelled independently or through re-entry arrangements. Ms. Trinuch added that she has […]
On February 3, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, had a direct video call with five Thai workers who were released from hostage at Shamir Medical Center in Israel. The Thai workers were receiving treatment at the hospital after their release. The call took place during the Ministry of Labour’s Executive Meeting No. 2/2025. Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, attended the meeting at the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat said that he and the Ministry of Labour’s executives were relieved and welcomed the five Thai workers, who were Mr. Watchara Sri-uan from Udon Thani Province, Mr. Phongsak Tanna from Buriram Province, Mr. Sathien Suwannakam from Nong Bua Lamphu Province, Mr. Surasak Lamnao from Udon Thani Province, and Mr. Bannawat Sae Tao from Nan Province. He said that the workers were released back into the arms of Thailand and back into the arms of their warm families. Their parents, relatives, family members, and children must miss them very much, and all Thais were worried about them. The Labour Minister, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives of the Ministry of Labour […]
On June 12, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, delivered a statement at the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and Minister Counselor (on Labour), Ms. Chayanan Chatmat joined in listening at the United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. Phiphat said that cooperation through multilateral partnerships will play an essential role in promoting social justice based on the ILO Constitution and international human rights principles. Equal opportunity, fair distribution of benefits, and a just transition will be critical factors to success. A new social contract is essential to mitigating the impact of enormous challenges in the world of work, which comes from changes in the population structure, climate, digital technology, and environmental transition. The Thai government places importance on having a new social contract to ensure that everyone has shared responsibility and prosperity. Good governance is needed to achieve this goal. People must have the opportunity to participate and create […]
On June 11, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, himself, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and representatives from the government, including employer and employee representatives, will travel to Geneva, in Switzerland, from June 11 – to 15, 2024, to participate in the 112th Session of the International Labour Conference. Thailand has been a founding member of the organization since 1919. In this meeting, the Ministry of Labour will be led by the Labour Minister. There is an agenda to meet with the International Labour Organization’s Director-General, Mr. Gilbert F. Houngbo, to discuss government matters regarding labour as well. The main agenda for this year’s meeting includes the Ministry of Labour’s submission to ratify Convention No. 144 on Tripartite Consultation (International Labour Standards), 1976, for Thailand, which is considered to be an expression of Thailand’s intention to emphasize the transparency of the tripartite consultations that Thailand has always carried out, which drives the issue of social justice. The Minister of Labour is scheduled to state at the general meeting. Mr. Pairoj continued that, in […]
On August 25, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 11/2022, which took place online. The meeting considered the payment of employee benefits in cases other than compensation. 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 June 9, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin delivered a statement at the 110th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, government representatives, employer, and employee representatives also joined the event. Mr. Suchart said that he congratulated the ILO for organizing this conference as a good sign showing revival. Most importantly, he thanked Mr. Guy Rider for his leadership and dedication during his tenure. Before the COVID-19 situation, Least Developed Countries (LDC) faced challenges in many ways. Today, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is even more difficult. Thailand is a partner and has worked with ASEAN countries, including in Asia and Africa, especially in social security, professional skill development, and skill standard systems. He said that Thailand would like to support and appreciate the Director-General’s efforts to focus on the issues of LDC and include them on the COVID-19 impact agenda, enabling […]
On June 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, government representatives, employer, and employee representatives traveled to Geneva in Switzerland between June 7 to 13, 2022, to join the 110th International Labour Conference (ILC) which took place in a hybrid form, following Thailand’s membership since its establishment in 1919. In the meeting, the Labour Minister had an agenda to meet Mr. Guy Rider, Director-General of the International Labour Organization, to discuss labour affairs and give a statement to the general meeting on June 9. Mr. Suchart said that the essence of the 100th ILC included regular agendas, consisting of the ILO Director-General’s reporting and reports from the Chairperson of the Governing Body, plans, budgets, and reports on the implementation of conventions and recommendations. The meeting also included road agendas, consisting of setting standards for internships, revolving discussions on Strategic Employment Goals, and […]
On May 24, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the preparation meeting on the subject matter for tripartite representatives attending the 110th session of the International Labour Conference (ILC). The meeting was hosted to rehearse the understanding of tripartite representatives comprising government representatives, employer representatives, and employee representatives. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, also joined the occasion at the Trithep Meeting Room, 7th floor, 25th Anniversary Building, Department of Skills Development. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 24May 2022
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about Line Company (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which considered the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office in receiving the LINE Thailand Awards 2021 in the category “Best Official Account in the Public Sector” from the work of Line Official Account “Social Security Office @ssothai.” He said that the award is a great pride for the workers, especially insured persons in the social security system who use it as an important part to track information and get recommended services. The Social Security Office has developed the system to be more efficient and meet the needs of insured persons. For this award, the Social Security Office is a government organization that has had great success in creating communication for people through the LINE Thailand platform in 2021. There are over 10.7 million followers of the Social Security Office’s Line Official Account. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office had been determined to continuously develop the e-Service system for insured persons to have security in their lives and have a better quality of life, following the government’s policy. It focuses […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the COVID-19 situation had impacted the country’s tourism and service sectors, which are an important source of income. But at the same time, the export sector with over 2 million workers in 4 sectors has grown, namely in food, medical equipment, automotive and electronic parts, which is the result of implementing the Factory Sandbox project by the Ministry of Labour, following government policy. It has supported export businesses on continuous employment, and entrepreneurs can continue their business. This reflects the success of the Factory Sandbox project, which is a government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry to carry out such projects with “Economics and Public Health principles.” The projects carried out COVID-19 testing and treatment in 12 provinces for 730 enterprises, 349,016 employees, including carrying COVID-19 vaccinations for 112,746 employees […]
On December 9, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 11/2021. The meeting considered the request under Section 120 (Relocation of Business Operations) of Hitachi Astemo Asia Co., Ltd., which had three related employees, and under Section 120 of JKN High Shopping Co., Ltd., which had one related employee. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On August 30, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the meeting of the Employee Welfare Fund Committee No. 11/2564 via electronic media with the Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, Mrs. Sopa Kieatniracha, department executives, government representatives, employer, and employee representatives, and related officers also attended the meeting to consider requests for subsidies other than 140 requests for compensation, amounting to 2,234,139.62 Baht (two million two hundred thirty-four thousand, one hundred thirty-nine baht, sixty-two satang). The meeting took place at the Mitmaitri Conference Room 2, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 30 August 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Administration, and NHSO to launch a new round of proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons and informal workers to accelerate control of the outbreaks in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Facilities at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng and Pathum Thani Vocational College will offer screening services from May 5 to 11. The services focus on facilitation, speed, and reducing congestion, building confidence among insured people suffering from Covid-19 to get treatment, and reducing the risk of fatalities. For more information call 1506, press 6. On May 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons, informal workers, freelance workers, and people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread of the pandemic and the increasing infection rate. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was charged with providing proactive Covid-19 screening, covering informal workers in Bangkok and surrounding areas […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklim reported the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other Project”. The first installment of 1,000 Baht was already transferred. A total of 5,720,967 people clicked to join the project or 77% of the eligible recipients. The program injects money into the system and benefits workers, valued at 5,720,967,000 Baht, resulting in short-term cash flow in the economy, worth more than 11,441 million Baht. On March 22, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other Project” after the first installment of 1,000 Baht was paid today (March 22, 2021) to eligible insured persons under Section 33. The information as of March 22, 2020, at 8.00 hours, found that 5,720,967 people have already joined the project or 77% of those who received the rights. The program injects money into the system and benefits workers, valued at 5,720,967,000 Baht. When the workers purchase goods and services through the ‘Pao Tang’ application, this results in short-term cash flow in the economy worth over 11,441 million Baht. […]
Today (December 2, 2020) at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, chaired the Steering Committee’s meeting for the New Employment Promotion Project for New Graduates by the Public and Private Sectors (Co-Payment) No. 11/2020. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting, which took place at the Foreign Workers Administration Office, 2nd floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the guidelines for improving the date of payment of subsidies to employees and the guidelines for considering the use of insured information from October to November 2020 from the Social Security Office into the Co-Payment system. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 December 2020
On October 28, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as head of the Thai delegation to attend the 11th ASEAN Plus Three Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM + 3) through a video conference system at Sangsingkeaw meeting room. The Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of Thailand on measures to promote human resource development to support the changes from the 4th Industrial Revolution, the change in population structure to an aging society, and the spread of COVID-19. Thailand has implemented various important measures to support affected workers, such as employment measures by government agencies, employment programs for new graduates, promoting STEAM skills, and others, especially digital skills and increasing unemployment benefits, for example. He also invited the ASEAN Member States to cooperate in protecting and helping workers without leaving anyone behind. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 October 2020
