January 16, 2026 – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, presided over the opening of JOB EXPO THAILAND 2026, the country’s largest job fair of the year, under the theme “every job, for every lifestyle.” The event was honoured by Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Somsak Prommadam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General. Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, Mr. Sakdinart Sontisakyothin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and senior executives of the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, delivered the event report at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Halls 5–6, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, stated that the Ministry of Labour places great importance on driving the national economy by managing the workforce both quantitatively and qualitatively, alongside developing skills in line with labour market and industrial demand. The Ministry also promotes workplace safety, the protection of rights, and fair access to welfare to sustainably enhance workers’ quality of […]
Mr. Phumipat Mueanchan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, revealed that from a field visit to businesses in Surat Thani Province, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, praised Haadthip Public Company Limited, the Punpin Factory, for being a model of a company that takes quality care of the workforce. The company emphasizes “people” as the heart of the organization. It is free of illegal labour, supports the development of vocational skills, and also promotes workers’ welfare according to the principles of the sufficiency economy by aligning to the guidelines of the Ministry of Labour’s Good Labour Project, encouraging employees to have additional income, helps reduce expenses, and creates stability in daily life from growing vegetables, growing rice, and raising fish in the factory area. The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson said that last year, over 172,000 employees benefited from the Good Labour Project under the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy. This group of people was able to consume their products at home and sell them in their communities to generate additional income, increasing their average income by 500-2,500 Baht per month, or a value of 115 million Baht from the project. The Ministry of […]
On November 25, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in promoting employment for older people between the Department of Employment and 16 leading business establishments. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Ms. Bunyawee Khaipan, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Employment Officer of Roi Et Province, Acting as Labour Academic Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, along with the executives of the Ministry of Labour joined the event. The Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, and executives of 16 establishments signed the agreement at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that Thailand had entered a “complete aging society.” As such, it is necessary to promote employment so that older adults can be more tangible. To encourage and support older people to have jobs in careers that are appropriate for their age and experience, create a stable income guarantee, create value and pride for older people, and increase the role and value of the […]
On March 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to pay a visit to encourage and give money to Thai workers returning from Ukraine, who are members of the fund to help job seekers work abroad, totaling four people. The visit took place at the Quarantine Center Building, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government 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 are concerned for all Thai people and workers affected by the events in Ukraine, whereby the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, was instructed to take the best care of all Thai workers. The Ministry of labour has continuously worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today (March 8, 2022), the seventh group of Thai people consisting of 12 people, including four fund members, departed Bucharest on Thai Airways Flight TG […]
On November 15, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud assigned Academic Labour Advisor Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai to preside over the seminar’s opening to listen to opinions on the (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 branches, batch 3, occupation group in the industrial technician’s professional group. The meeting listened to representative employer organizations, employee organizations, private sector organizations, employers, business owners, and relevant employees. The topics covered included providing a knowledge base on establishing national skill standards, labour skill standard assessments, and setting wage rates following skill standards. The session also covered various opinions and suggestions on (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 fields. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 15 November 2021
On November 12, 2021, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the seminar’s opening to listen to opinions on the (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 branches, batch 2, occupation group in the construction sector. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. She said that the wage rates according to skill standards are the government’s policy to protect both employees and employers for the benefit and fairness to both parties. For new workers entering the production sector, if they are first-time workers, they will be covered under the minimum wage rate. Over time, they can develop themselves to be more skillful by assessing their skill standards. Once the criteria are met, they will receive an increase in wages. They can be promoted and have an increase in salary according to the skill hierarchy. Employers will benefit by being able to continually develop their employees and have personnel with knowledge, abilities, skills, and good attitudes towards work. They can set wages for those who pass the national skill standard test, have a hiring plan, […]
On November 11, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the seminar’s opening to listen to opinions on the (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 branches, batch 1, occupation group in the service sector. The meeting took place at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting listened to opinions from the House of Representatives, representative employer organizations, employee organizations, private sector organizations, employers, business owners, and relevant employees. The topics covered included providing a knowledge base on establishing national skill standards, labour skill standard assessment, and setting wage rates following skill standards. The session also covered a brainstorming of opinions and suggestions on (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 fields obtained from the survey results of enterprises and employees. In 2021, the 21st Wage Committee resolved to set wage rates according to skill standards in 16 additional fields. It ordered the appointment of a subcommittee on wage rates following skill standards in 3 occupation groups, to serve in the preparation of (draft) wage rates according to skill standards in 16 fields, proposed to the […]
On September 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the payment of remedies to insured persons under Section 40 in the 16 dark red provinces with the highest control, including Nakhon Ratchasima, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi, Lopburi, Phetchabun, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachin Buri, Phetchaburi, Tak, Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Samut Songkhram, and Singburi. He said that today (September 20, 2021), the Social Security Office would transfer remedies to newly registered insured persons who have paid contributions under Section 40 between August 4 to 24, 2021, for 1.94 million people. Eligible persons will receive 5,000 Baht each. Mr. Suchart emphasized that insured persons who have not received their rights to immediately link their bank account number with their ID card so that the bank can transfer the money to their PromptPay account successfully. In addition, insured persons who were missed out and were in the areas eligible for remedies but did not receive any compensation can submit a right to review by downloading the request form to review their eligibility at the Social Security Office’s website on www.sso.go.th. Once […]
On September 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin delivered 5,000 eggs donated by the private sector and 30 crates of V-Boost beverages to Mr. Pranom Boonlum, Editor-in-Chief Advisor, TNN Television Station, Channel 16, who was the recipient. Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, also joined the occasion at the foyer on the ground floor, Ministry of Labour. They donated goods to the “Krua Pan Im, Doing Good Deeds to Fight COVID-19” project by Charoen Pokphand Group, delivering food boxes with consumables, dry foods, and essential items to those affected by the COVID-19 outbreak at the Bang Sue Community at 363/79 Soi Khaosan, Techavanich Road, Bang Sue Subdistrict, Bang Sue District, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said that today, the Ministry of Labour delivered 5,000 eggs from the private […]
On August 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the transfer of funds under the relief measures for workers and companies affected by COVID-19 in the 29 highest controlled provinces. He said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about workers, including the self-employed and the public affected by COVID-19, and wants to ensure that they receive relief from the government. Today (August 20, 2021), 361,939 Section 33 insured persons in the remaining 16 provinces, namely Kanchanaburi, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, and Ang Thong, will receive cash transfers via PromptPay linked with their ID card number, for 2,500 Baht each. The relief effort represents 904,847,500 Baht and is aimed to reduce the burden on living expenses among Section 33 insured persons affected by the lockdown measures. Mr. Suchart continued that for those who are not yet linked with PromptPay, the Social Security Office will inform the employer for the employee to sync their PromptPay account with their ID card number so that the […]
On August 13, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has carried out COVID-19 vaccinations. The first dose has been given to over 1.3 million Section 33 insured persons since June 7. The working group on the management and distribution of the vaccine has prepared a vaccination center to serve Section 33 insured persons with the second dose of vaccinations, which will begin on August 16, 2021. All vaccines are AstraZeneca branded. Mr. Suchart said that the second dose of vaccinations would start on August 16, 2021, onwards. Insured persons are divided according to the following vaccination formula. The first is (AZ+AZ), insured persons who received the first dose as AstraZeneca and will be due for the second dose within 12-16 weeks. The second dose will be the same, that is AstraZeneca. Insured persons in the Bangkok area who received the first dose from June 7 to July 21, 2021, will receive a second dose from August 16 to September 28, 2021. The second formula (SV+AZ) is insured persons alternating vaccines. According to the resolution of the […]
Today (May 20, 2021) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee Meeting No. 16/2021. Departments under the Ministry of Labour attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the draft Royal Decree on the rate of contributions for persons applying to be insured persons, B.E…… and the draft Ministerial Regulation prescribing the rate of government contributions paid to the social security fund for individuals applying to be insured persons, B.E… +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 May 2021
On April 5, 2021, at the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2021, the committee approved the extension of the Covid-19 screening period and the collection of biometrics for migrant workers of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar) from the original deadline of April 16 to June 16. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, as the Chairman of the Board for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee, acknowledged the concerns of employers and business operators regarding foreign workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, together with the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021. Some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. However, public health facilities and the Immigration Offices are ready to complete the service on time. This will result in such foreign workers unable to work legally. “The Ministry of Labour set a meeting for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee No. 3/2021 to consider solutions […]
Today (October 26, 2020) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat joined the 16th ASEAN Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) through a video conferencing system at Sangsingkeaw Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary of Labor as Chief ASEAN Senior Labour Officer for Thailand and Chair of the ASEAN Committee on Implementation of the ASEAN Declaration on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Foreign Workers (ACMW) (2020-2021) presented 1) The ACMW’s key milestones in the ACMW Action Plan 2018 – 2025 such as self-assessment of the ASEAN consensus to protect and promote the rights of foreign workers and the ASEAN Guidelines on Effective Return and Reintegration of Migrant Workers to be endorsed by the ASEAN Labour Ministers (ALMM) before preparing for notation at the 37th ASEAN Summit in November 2020. The plan also contains such guidelines to be one of the projects in the roadmap to propel the ASEAN Rehabilitation Framework and 2) Significant progress of Thailand’s titular member at the Governing Body meeting of the International […]
On September 20, 2020, at 18.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening ceremony commemorating 167 years since the birth of Somdetch Phra Paramindr Maha Chulalongkorn, for the 21st occasion, by the people of Koh Si Chang in 2020, with Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong. TheMayor of Koh Si Chang Subdistrict Mr. Damrong Petra gave a welcoming and reported the purpose of the event this time. The Labour Minister laid flowers (fresh pink roses) at the statue of King Rama 5 and awarded winners of the retro dress competition. He also visited booths of the shops who attended the event at the Phra Chudadhuj Palace area Koh Sichang, Chonburi. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 September 2020
Today (November 25, 2019) at 14.00 hours, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat gave an interview on “unemployment and the Ministry of Labour’s support measures,” at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The interview will air on the “Different Economics” programs on Sunday, December 1, 2019, from 14:30 – 15.00 hours on TNN 16. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 25 November 2019
