On February 11, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned officers from the special task force “Trai Thep Phithak” to inspect the work of illegal foreign workers and human trafficking in Bangkok. The investigations uncovered 21 foreign workers in jobs reserved for Thai people. This integrated search followed the inspection plan of the project to inspect employment, employment conditions, forced labour or services, and the use of child labour in the worst form among foreign workers, which focused on protecting Thais whose jobs were taken by foreign workers, foreign workers working without permission, including monitoring human trafficking in the workforce by suppressing, arresting, and prosecuting foreign workers and employers and businesses that violate the law. “Currently, the Ministry of Labour is in the process of granting an exemption to Cambodian and Myanmar workers whose employers have submitted their list of names by February 13, 2025. The exemption will allow the workers to temporarily stay in Thailand and be allowed to work for 6 months in order to complete all procedures. As for Laotian and Vietnamese workers who have been permitted to work until February 13, 2025, they will be […]
On August 2, 2024, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported that on July 30, 2024, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced the results from the Integrity and Transparency Assessment (ITA) for the 2024 fiscal year 2024 at the ITA DAY & ITA AWARDS 2024 under the concept of Transparency with Quality. This year, the Ministry of Labour had an average score of 93.69 out of 100, ranking second in the country out of a total of 21 ministries. In the evaluation, the score improved from 2023, when it was ranked fifth. In first place was the Ministry of Industry, which received an evaluation result of 93.85 points. In third place was the Ministry of Finance, which scored 93.29 points. “The Ministry of Labour’s ranking this year is a result of its determination to perform its duties, especially in solving corruption of all agencies under the Ministry of Labour. It focuses on honesty, transparency, morality, and accountability, as well as building trust and protecting the interests of those involved and stakeholders. This is the pride of the Ministry of Labour’s personnel. I would […]
On October 17, 2022, at 11.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s executives to present a flower basket to congratulate Komchadluek on its 21st anniversary and start to its 22nd year. Mr. Ronnachai Hansuwanon, Assistant Managing Director of Komchadluek, was the recipient. The occasion took place on the 1st floor of Interlink Building 1, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangna District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 October 2022
On September 22, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 9/2022 via ZOOM Cloud Meetings. The meeting considered the appointment of a subcommittee on considering the provincial minimum wage rate to replace the vacant position and took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
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 June 20, 2022, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 6/2022 through ZOOM Cloud Meetings. The meeting discussed the appointment of a working group to study the hourly employment model and the appointment of a subcommittee to consider the minimum wage rate in Samut Songkhram Province to replace the vacant positions. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On June 10, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, as the Ministry of Labour’s representative to attend the Subcommittee Meeting on Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation No. 1/2021, which took place at Conference Room 301, 3rd Floor, Command Building 1, Government Houses. General Nat Inthacharoen chaired the meeting. The meeting considered the work plan and working time frame of the Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation Subcommittee and considered the order of the Chairman of Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation Committee regarding the appointment of a specific action working group for driving and coordinating solutions to drug problems amid the COVID-19 situation. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 June 2022
On May 19, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 5/2022. The meeting acknowledged the economic and labour situation and considered the appointment of a working group to study the hourly employment model. It also covered the guidelines and criteria for reviewing the appropriateness of the provincial minimum wage rate (including Bangkok) for 2022. The meeting took place at the Sangsingkaew Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and through the video conferencing system. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 19 May 2022
On April 12, 2022, at 08.15 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the ceremony to carry on the culture and traditions of the Songkran Festival for 2022. The occasion consisted of a monk ceremony, a ceremony to bathe the Buddha, and a watering ceremony for blessings for good fortune and to join in the continuation of Thai culture in the Songkran tradition. The occasion took place under measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration requirements. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the ceremony at the Phakdi Bordin Building Government House. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 12 April 2022
On April 4, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the ceremony to receive the royal insignia on the sash for 2021, in front of the His Majesty the King’s portrait. High-ranking executives also joined the ceremony, which took place at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkram room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. This year, the Ministry of Labour received 147 people received royal insignias on the sash. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relation 4 April 2022
On February 9, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the appointment of a subcommittee on considering the provincial minimum wage rate, the appointment of a subcommittee on considering the provincial minimum wage rate in place of the vacant positions, a training program to enhance knowledge, and preparing information for consideration of the minimum wage rate of the subcommittee considering the provincial minimum wage rate for Provincial Labour Office Officials. It also considered the implementation plan to determine the wage rate according to skill standards 2022 and the composition of the subcommittee on the wage rates according to skill standards in 3 career fields. The meeting took place at the meeting room of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 9 February 2022
On February 2, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, presided over the Thai Red Cross Society lottery award ceremony, the “Lucky Labour Tickets” for 2021. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined to honour and witness the award ceremony at the 1st floor of the Ministry of Labour. As for the Thai Red Cross Society lottery awards, the “Lucky Labour Tickets” for 2021, the first prize, a passenger car, the All-New MG 5, Model X, with one car, was awarded to Mr. Sommai Kittinatphong. The second prize, a gold necklace weighing 5 Baht, with one prize, was awarded to Mrs. Benjarin Chantanakhet. The third prize, a gold necklace weighing 1 Baht, with six prizes, was awarded to Khun Rungtham Prathieng, Khun Rattana Amparat, and Parichart Asset and Construction Company Limited. As for the recipients of gold weighing 1 Baht, the recipients did not participate in the ceremony for the other three prizes. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations […]
On January 10, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the determination of wage rates according to skill standards for three groups and 16 occupations and the appointment of a subcommittee to consider the provincial minimum wage rate. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 8, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud as a representative to attend the Achievements Summary for 2021 and the announcement of the ISOC’s Annual Operational Plans for 2021. The Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the Internal Security Operations Command meeting at the Maiwan Rangsan Room, 3rd Floor, Royal Thai Army Club, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 30, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to chair the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee Meeting No. 28/2021. Relevant agencies also attended the meeting at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 30 December 2021
On December 28, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 12/2021 at Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 December 2021
