September 1, 2025, at 08.30 hours – Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, presented certificates of honour and cash prizes to young competitors, along with plaques of appreciation to supporters of the 14th ASEAN Skills Competition, held in the Republic of the Philippines. Mr. Jakkrapong Sumetchotimetha, Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surasit Nitiwuttiworrak, Secretary to the Labour Minister, Mr Sutthikiat Weerakitpanich, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary and Acting Permanent Secretary of Labour, Acting Second Lieutenant Somsak Promdam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Krirkrai Nasamoyon, Legal Advisor, Mr. Nattawut Phatprayoon, Labour Academic Advisor, Mr. Sakdanat Sontisakdyothin, Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Pruksapatnarak, Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, along with senior executives from the Ministry of Labour also joined the ceremony which took place at the Ballroom Wing, Bangkok Palace Hotel, Ratchathewi District, Bangkok Mr. Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit, Labour Minister, said, “I would like to extend my congratulations to all medal recipients and commend the 34 young competitors, along with the 29 experts, who have given their utmost effort. This achievement highlights the talent and capability of Thai youth, whose […]
June 23, 2025, 20.00 hours – Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Permanent Secretary of Labour, together with Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Labour, and Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and accompanying officials, welcomed and extended encouragement to 22 Thai workers who were employed by Chemo Aharon Ltd. in Israel. These workers, engaged in the industrial sector under two-year contracts, were part of a short-term project that has now concluded, leading to their return to Thailand. The Permanent Secretary stated that these workers were originally scheduled to return to Thailand on June 16, 2025, but due to the unusual and unstable situation, their return was delayed. The company, Chemo Aharon Ltd., arranged return flights and covered all expenses for the workers, including airfare, visa fees, meals, and ground transportation to Amman Airport. This group of workers departed on June 23, 2025, at 01.00 hours via Royal Jordanian flight RJ650 and transited through Doha Airport on Qatar Airways flight QR828, arriving in Thailand today (June 23) at 19.20 hours. “Just moments ago, I received a report that […]
On February 21, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, to lead the special task force “Trai Thep Phithak” to inspect the work of illegal foreign workers and human trafficking at MBK. Twenty-two foreign workers were found in jobs reserved for Thais, 20 of whom were from Myanmar, one from Syria, and one from India. This search was an integrated collaboration between the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, and the Royal Thai Police, with Pathum Wan Police Station supporting the mission. The officers took the foreign workers to Pathum Wan Police Station for legal proceedings. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, said that today’s inspection of foreign workers by the Trai Thep Phithak Task Force is in line with the policy of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, who has strict regulations on foreign workers in Thailand. In addition, Thai employers have complained via the Ministry of Labour’s 1506 hotline that foreign workers have entered the industry and taken jobs from Thais in many areas. Foreigners who work without a work permit or […]
On September 19, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, and the Deputy Minister of Education, Mr. Surasak Pancharoenvorakul, presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in promoting employment for students during the school break. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, gave a report. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined to honour of the event. Executives from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, representatives from the Ministry of Education, and representatives from 22 establishments signed the agreement at the meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that in line with the policy of Prime Minister Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, who emphasizes laying the foundation for human resource development by creating opportunities for all Thais to have the chance to work, receive appropriate protection rights and compensation to improve the quality of life for all Thais, especially students who are one of the critical labour forces to drive the economy of Thailand in the future, the Ministry of Labour has therefore signed a Memorandum of […]
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 […]
On June 28, 2024, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, gave a report before the 22nd Wage Committee Meeting No. 6/2024 that took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that today is the meeting to consider the appointment of the academic and screening subcommittee, and the subcommittee will consider the provincial minimum wage rate to fill vacant positions due to being appointed to a Member of the Senate (Senator). The committee consists of representatives of employers, employees, government, and relevant officials who attended the meeting. This meeting did not have any issues related to the minimum wage. After July 31, the numbers provided by the provinces will be compiled to evaluate if provinces want to increase the minimum wage and how they want to increase it. The minimum wage consideration timeline is set to July 31. The consideration of the sub-provinces will be sent to a larger sub-group by July 31. At this time, they have received some information from the provinces. This is preliminary information that asks for opinions and has not yet been passed through […]
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 December 14, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, received the award for the best government agency at the ministry level in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao-Navathong” award 2022. The Deputy Prime Minister, Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, presided over the award presentation at the Auditorium on the 7th floor, Building 23, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. The award for the best government agencies in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao-Navathong” award for 2022, was organized by the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand. It selects government agencies that improve procedures and reduce obstacles in business operations effectively to receive awards. It honours and publicizes award-winning agencies and establishes cooperation and law amendment processes with relevant agencies. The award plaque is divided into awards for agencies at the ministry level, department level, and awards for process optimization agencies. For the Ministry of Labour the award judging committee resolved to award the ministry-level agency award to the Ministry of Labour, a government agency that has […]
On December 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Skill Expo Thailand 2022 project, developing people into the new world. The Department of Skill Development organized the event with the concept of “Building, Strengthening, and Adding Value.” The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education in Chonburi Province, the Director of the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.) and students, gave a welcome at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.), Chonburi Province. Mr. Suthep said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes and gives importance to laying a foundation for stability in human resource development to drive the economy with innovation to Thailand 4.0. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to accelerate the […]
On December 8, 2022, at 17.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to greet Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who traveled to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2022 Red Cross Fair and observes the booths and activities of various agencies at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Shop, Lumphini Park. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to attend the reception and present items to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on such occasions. The occasion took place at the pavilion in front of the Public Library, Lumphini Park, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. For this year’s Red Cross event, the Thai Red Cross Society has scheduled the event under the concept of “Nine Decades under Her Majesty Honoring the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” The fair will be held between December 8 and 18, 2022, […]
On December 7, 2022, at 10.46 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, to join the National Climate Change Policy Committee Meeting No. 4/2022 via Zoom Cloud Meetings. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the meeting at the Ministry of Labour’s Office of the Inspector-General, 8th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting’s agenda summarized the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) and related meetings, including improving the division of government within the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to support the mission on climate change (Department of Climate Change and Environment). In this regard, the meeting approved the (draft) Fourth Biennial Update Report (BUR4) and the (draft) Memorandum of Understanding on the project to strengthen the capacity to cope with climate change in Thailand’s watershed with efficient water management and sustainable agriculture. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 December 2022
On December 6, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Nantachai Panyasurarit, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives donated winter blankets, sweaters, school uniforms, teaching equipment, sports equipment, consumer goods, and general items. Representatives from private sector executives from Thai Football Factory Sporting Goods Co., Ltd. (FBT), Bai Li Enterprise Co., Ltd., and Thai Stanley Electric Public Company Limited, jointly delivered the donations to the Thai PBS television station. The recipients were the Thai PBS Foundation Manager, Mrs. Khaisaeng Sakda, and the Graphics Manager of the Television and Radio Bureau, Mr. Wasan Wachirachai. The donations will go to support the “Giving Warmth, Love and Care, for 2022”, delivered to people suffering from the cold and poor schools in remote areas. The occasion took place at the Thai PBS television station, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Lak Si District, Bangkok. The “People’s Station” program on the Thai PBS television station organized the project to enhance participation from all sectors, including government agencies and the private sector. […]
On December 5, 2022, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s civil servants attended the ceremony to lay flowers and pay homage to the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day and Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and his wife, presided over the ceremony at Sanam Luang. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 5, 2022, at 07.30 hours, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s civil servants participated in the merit-making ceremony for 189 monks to offer alms to monks on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day and Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and his wife, presided over the ceremony at Sanam Luang. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, reported that on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. This year, the Ministry of Labour’s Volunteer Spirit Administrative Center supported the Royal Volunteer Activities on “National Father’s Day” between December 3 to 5, 2022, in four areas of Bangkok, in remembrance of His Majesty The Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on the occasion of the National Father’s Day, December 5, 2022. Mr. Suchart continued that for the activities, he had assigned agencies under the Ministry of Labour to support activities throughout the three days in all four areas of Bangkok as follows: The first place was at the Residence of the Royal Courtiers in 904 Kiakkai, Dusit District, whereby the Nonthaburi Skill Development Office organized six activities including DIY bag painting, woodworking, mobile phone holder making, decoupage, krajood bag making, DIY, tissue box making and stone ornaments making, and the Bangkok Office of Labour Protection and Welfare Area 8, gave away consumer goods. The second place was at the Tha […]
On December 2, 2022, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the ceremony to pay respects on the occasion of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Ministry of Labour’s executives, government officials, and staff joined in unison at the meeting room of the Ministry of Labour, 5th floor. The activities to honour His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022, including a special lecture by the Ministry of Labour on the “History of the Thai Nation and Royal History of His Majesty the King and the Royal Duties of His Majesty the King, Rama 10.” The occasion was honoured by a speaker from the Volunteer Mind Course 904, Royal Volunteer School, Lieutenant Colonel Thanana Gajaseni, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Nampet Gajaseni Sattayarak. The event showed loyalty to the monarchy, offering royal merit and commemorating His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, who performed various royal duties for the benefit […]
