Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, revealed that she has instructed the Social Security Office (SSO) to expedite the continuous disbursement of unemployment benefits to insured persons affected by unemployment. The latest report indicates that unemployment compensation payments totaling more than 618 million baht have already been disbursed to over 200,000 insured persons. She stated that previous delays in payment were due to the upgrading of the processing system. However, following improvements in both the IT system and administrative management, the SSO has been able to accelerate the disbursement process. Social Security Offices in all provinces have mobilized personnel and extended operating hours from 06.00 to 20.30 hrs. to expedite the review and approval of payment orders, with the capacity to process more than 35,000 cases per day. The Ministry affirms its commitment to ensuring that all eligible benefits are disbursed in full at the earliest possible date. The Minister further stated that the SSO Plus application has been enhanced to facilitate services for insured persons. The application enables users to review contribution records and benefits, register employers and employees, verify contribution […]
January 27, 2026 – Pol. Lt. Col. Wannapong Kotcharak, Permanent Secretary of Labour, assigned Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Thais Must Have Jobs @ Korat” event for 2026. Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, assigned Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, to deliver the event report. Mr. Banlang Witsiri, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Ratchasima Province, delivered welcoming remarks. The event was honoured by executives of the Ministry of Labour, heads of provincial offices under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Ratchasima, the Director of Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Centre, executives of educational institutions, teachers, lecturers, and employers. The event was held at Terminal Hall, 4th Floor, Terminal 21 Korat Shopping Centre, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Mr. Santi stated that the Ministry of Labour places great importance on promoting employment and continuously creating job opportunities. In fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Labour has set five key policy areas to ensure Thai workers have jobs, income, and life security. These focus on driving employment policies alongside workforce […]
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 […]
On April 3, 2025, at 11.20 hours, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, gave an interview with reporters on “Protecting Workers’ Rights from the Earthquake on March 28, 2025” broadcasted on the Weekend Issues program, Pa Ngaem Attacks, Helping the Nation Integrate, on Channel 5. The interview took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour Building.
Hong Kong – February 26, 2025. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Somchai Maruksriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and executives of the Ministry of Labour visited Santichai Fitness on Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok District, which is one of the fitness centers that teach Muay Thai to Hong Kong residents. Mr. Santichai Kongsaenkaew, the fitness center owner, and his team of trainers welcomed the delegation. Mr. Phiphat said that the visit to the Muay Thai training center in Hong Kong is a golden opportunity for Muay Thai teachers to receive high-income and permanent residency rights, as follows: Starting salary 81,000 Baht/month (after deducting expenses, money can be transferred back to Thailand in full). Free accommodation and food. For over 7 years of working in Hong Kong, they are eligible to apply for permanent […]
On January 24, 2025, at 09.00 hours, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, showed concern for workers being laid off and urged agencies under the Ministry of Labour to support affected workers to enable them to continue their livelihood after being laid off and to monitor the mass layoffs of companies, so that if layoffs occur, they can provide timely assistance and compensation to employees. The Labour Minister assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to present welfare compensation from the Employee Welfare Fund and unemployment benefits to employees of Yarnapund Company Limited (Public Company). Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Lieutenant Commander Saroj Khomkhai, the Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, executives of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office, the Department of Employment, employee representatives of Yarnapund Company Limited (Public Company), the Chairman of the Council, Advisors and the Executive Board of the Automotive Labour Organization Council of Thailand, joined the occasion at the Labour Relations Committee Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Aree Krainara, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that Yarnapund […]
On January 17, 2025, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Aree Krainara, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Job Fair 2025 @ Khon Kaen.” Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment, gave a report. Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanokorn Boonmee, President of Northeastern University, and executives of the Ministry of Labour joined in the event. Mr. Yuthaporn Pirunsan, Deputy Governor of Khon Kaen Province, gave a welcome speech. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Khon Kaen Province, students, and private sector businesses joined in the welcome at the Prakon Convention Hall, Northeastern University, Khon Kaen Province. Mr. Aree Krainara, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, said that he was delighted and honoured that Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, assigned him to preside over the opening ceremony of the “Job Fair 2025 @ Khon Kaen” today. The Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, prioritizes the promotion of people […]
On December 4, 2024, Mr. Aree Krainara, Secretary to the Minister of Labour, announced that Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn had instructed ministry executives to mobilize efforts across eight southern provinces affected by severe flooding. Mr. Aree was assigned to Nakhon Si Thammarat, where he and his team delivered 570 survival kits at two locations: Moo 1, Koh Thuat Subdistrict (325 kits) and Moo 3, Koh Thuat Subdistrict (245 kits). Additionally, another 100 kits will be distributed tomorrow to informal workers and self-employed individuals impacted by the floods, bringing the total assistance to over 700 kits. Mr. Aree emphasized that the Labour Minister had directed him to focus on aiding informal workers, freelancers, and residents severely affected by the disaster in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The Permanent Secretary, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, also appointed Ms. Boonyavee Khaiwan, Labour Ministry Inspector-General, and other officials to join the efforts. The team received warm support from local labour offices, community leaders, and residents. Executives from the Labour Ministry are stationed in affected areas, including Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Satun, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat, from December 4–7, providing immediate aid and post-flood recovery. Key assistance measures […]
On November 25, 2024, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Decha Phruekpattanarak, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined a discussion with 13 of Thailand’s leading recruitment companies at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, said that he, along with the executives of the Ministry of Labour, was pleased to have the discussion with the 13 recruitment companies today. The session included the exchange of data linkage to increase the placement of skilled workers, which is expected to increase employment and internships for all ages by over 800,000 positions per month on the Thai Mee Ngan Tam website. He requested cooperation from all 13 recruitment companies, namely, JobBKK.com Co., Ltd., JobsDB (Thailand) Co., Ltd., JobTopGun Co., Ltd., JobMyWay Co., Ltd., Adecco Consulting Co., Ltd., Persolkelly HR Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Scout Out Co., Ltd., Manpower Professional and Executive Co., Ltd., Internships (Thailand) Co., Ltd., […]
On November 19, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14), executives and relevant officials of the Social Security Office under the Ministry of Labour, met with executives of the EQT Fund Management in Stockholm, Sweden. Mr. Phiphat said that the reason that he, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Advisory Board (No. 14) traveled to Sweden this time was to study and exchange investment perspectives on the role and benefits of investing in private equity assets, by listening to a presentation on the investment process and strategies in private equity assets in which EQT Fund Management has expertise, namely the Global Private Infrastructure and Global Private Equity groups. Mr. Phiphat added that this discussion also followed up on the performance of the funds that the office is investing in, which was found to be in the investment period and had received […]
On October 30, 2024, at 09.00 hours in the local time of the Republic of Singapore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, was Vice-Chair of the 28th ALMM. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, the Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Singapore, Mr. Wuttisak Pathomsart, attended the 28th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) at the Garden Pavilion, Republic of Singapore. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) is a leaders’ forum to promote labour cooperation among ASEAN member states, with the main theme of strengthening capacity to cope with change and promoting innovation. This meeting also coincides with the 50th anniversary of Thailand being elected as Vice-Chair for the term of 2024-2026, together with Singapore. In the opening ceremony, each country presented its workforce’s strengths in a time capsule, which will be opened again in 25 years when ASEAN celebrates the 75th anniversary of relations. In this regard, the results of the meeting reflect tangible future work. At the meeting, the ASEAN Secretary-General, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the meeting to monitor the flood situation in the northern provinces via video conference. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and related agencies attended the meeting at the Saengsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The meeting included provincial labour officers and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the northern provinces, namely Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Tak, Phayao, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, and Sukhothai, who reported the damage impacts from the flood and opened the 1506 hotline to provide assistance to flood victims of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the area. Mr. Phiphat said that today (September 12, 2024), after attending the parliamentary meeting to announce the Cabinet’s policy statement to the parliament, he immediately attended a meeting to follow up on the flood situation in the northern region with agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour is concerned about the victims, including all labour networks, labour volunteers, and labour graduates who are distributed in […]
On July 28, 2024, at 08.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, participated in the oath-taking ceremony to be a good civil servant and a power of the land on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s birthday. The Prime Minister, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the ceremony. On this occasion, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the ceremony at Sanam Luang. —————————— Division of Public Relations
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, 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 […]
On June 14, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, to pay a visit to give encouragement and advice to 305 Thai workers who received training before traveling to work in Taiwan and Japan. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, participated in the visit to give encouragement. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, gave a report. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and trainees attended the ceremony in the conference room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, said that working abroad legally creates opportunities for Thai workers to gain experience, have a stable income, and improve their quality of life. Before traveling to work abroad, there must be training for the Thai workers to equip them with knowledge and understanding so that they know the terms and conditions of the employment contract, employment conditions, customs, cultures, and traditions, as well as the channels for requesting help. Workers will understand their entitlements and protection according to the law, which will enable them to work with […]
