Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, revealed that the kidney disease situation in Thailand in 2025 has become increasingly serious, with over 1.12 million people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). There have been 800,000 new cases recorded. At present, approximately 17.6 per cent of the Thai population suffers from chronic kidney disease, most of whom are patients with diabetes and hypertension. For insured persons under the Social Security system, the Minister has issued a policy directing the Social Security Office to ensure that insured persons suffering from kidney disease receive treatment in accordance with international standards and that their treatment rights are no less than other healthcare entitlements. The benefits must also cover four main forms of kidney replacement therapy, namely: Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), Haemodialysis (HD), kidney transplantation, and palliative care. The Labour Minister stated that kidney disease treatment benefits under Sections 33 and 39 cover insured persons, allowing them to access treatment at all stages free of charge. For haemodialysis treatment, benefits are provided at up to 1,500 Baht per session, not exceeding 4,500 Baht per week or […]
February 23, 2026, 18.30 hours – Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, assigned Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to represent the Ministry of Labour, together with Mr. Mongkol Songkhram, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, to present flowers and extend congratulations at the reception celebrating the 78th Anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. H.E. Mrs Edirisinghe Arachchilage Sriyani Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Ambassador of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to Thailand and Permanent Representative to UNESCAP, received the flowers and welcomed the delegation. The event was held at the Regency Hall, Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel, Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Toei District, Bangkok. Participation in this event reaffirmed the strong and longstanding friendship between Thailand and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, while also promoting continued cooperation in various areas, including labour cooperation, in the future.
Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, disclosed that she has instructed the Social Security Office to accelerate the payment of unemployment compensation to insured persons, with all provincial offices mobilising staff and extending working hours from 06.00–20.30 to fast-track the consideration and approval of payment orders. According to operational figures from January 5, 2026, to February 12, 2026, the Social Security Office has paid unemployment benefits to 337,594 claimants, totaling over 940.17 million Baht transferred to insured persons’ bank accounts. In addition, the Social Security Office has been instructed to urgently resolve issues across all IT systems in order to facilitate services and alleviate hardship for insured persons as quickly as possible. Most recently, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office reported that unemployment benefit disbursements can now be expedited for more than 35,000 claimants per day. “To safeguard their rights, insured persons may continue to register through the Department of Employment’s website (e-Service) as usual. They can also check the status of unemployment benefit approval via the Department of Employment’s unemployment registration system, the SSO Plus application, as well as through […]
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 […]
At the Cabinet meeting on December 30, 2025, Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, Minister of Labour, revealed that the Cabinet approved the draft Ministerial Regulation of the Ministry of Labour on the criteria, procedures, and conditions for reducing Social Security Fund contributions for employers and insured persons in areas severely affected by disasters. The measure reduces Social Security Fund contribution rates for employers and insured persons for a period of 6 months, from December 2025 to May 2026, in 9 disaster-affected provinces in the southern region, namely: Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phatthalung, Yala, Songkhla, Satun, and Surat Thani. The details are as follows: Section 33 insured persons and employers will have a reduced monthly contribution rate from 5% to 3% of the insured person’s wages, while the government contribution remains unchanged at 2.75% of wages per month. Section 39 insured persons will have a reduced monthly contribution from 432 Baht (based on a wage base of 4,800 Baht) to 283 Baht. The Minister of Labour said that this measure, which reduces Social Security Fund contribution rates for 6 months, will help employers and insured persons in the nine disaster-affected provinces […]
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 […]
May 31, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, shared a media briefing following his response to questions during the House of Representatives budget deliberation on the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget Bill, affirming that he addressed all concerns raised by the opposition with clarity and precision. Mr. Phiphat stated that the increased 2026 Fiscal Year budget allocation for the Ministry of Labour will support key programs under the Department of Skill Development, including procurement of computer and AI systems. These investments are crucial for developing updated training curricula in IT and AI, replacing outdated equipment to align with evolving labour market demands. He added that traditional skill development models no longer match industry needs. In response, the Ministry is enhancing workforce capabilities through collaboration between the Department of Skill Development, educational institutions, and private enterprises by upskilling and reskilling with modern skills. Notable partnerships include training programs with Microsoft for AI-related skills, as well as modules in semiconductors, electrical and electronic technologies, and digital competencies. The Ministry is also working with vocational and higher education institutions to prepare students entering the workforce, implementing credit transfer systems via the Credit […]
March 26, 2025 – Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labour, confirmed to the media at the parliament that “the Ministry of Labour has always been proactive about illegal foreign workers and has never used the issue as a political tool.” He also immediately instructed the “Trai Thep Phithak” Special Task Force along with the special task force to investigate foreign workers from the Central Employment Registration and Jobseeker Protection Division, Department of Employment, to inspect Chinese businesses in Sriracha District, Chonburi Province, after reports of illegal foreign workers. This operation is a joint effort between the special task force to inspect migrant workers, the Central Employment Registration and Jobseeker Protection Division, led by Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, and the special task force for the Eastern Region, under the direction of Mr. Pichet Thongphan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, and Pol. Lt. Col. Amnat Chuaklin, head of the special task force for the Eastern Region. The group inspected the area of Bo Win Subdistrict, Chonburi Province, and identified nine illegal workers, including 4 Chinese, 4 Burmese, and one from an ethnic group. They were found working […]
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 December 5, 2024, Labour Minister Phipat Ratchakitprakarn visited flood-affected areas in Phatthalung Province to deliver relief kits to informal workers, self-employed individuals, and residents impacted by the disaster. The visit was joined by Mr. Kongsakul Chantrach, Deputy Governor of Phatthalung Province, acting as Governor; Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathien, Chairperson of the Minister’s Advisory Committee; Mr. Phuchong Warasri from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat Office; Mr. Phumipat Muenchan, Labour Ministry Spokesperson; and other senior officials, including department directors and provincial Labour Ministry representatives. The distribution occurred at four locations: Village Hall, Village No. 11, Lam Pam Subdistrict; Multipurpose Hall, Ban Khlong Khut, Village No.8, Han Pho Subdistrict, Khao Chai Son District; the mosque in Hat Khao Tao East; and the multipurpose building at Koh Mak Subdistrict Administrative Organization, totaling 2,000 relief kits. Minister Phiphat stated that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra emphasized in a Cabinet meeting the importance of ministries with available resources assisting flood-affected communities. The Labour Ministry provided 4,000 relief kits, supported by affiliated agencies and private businesses. Senior officials have been deployed across seven southern provinces to provide aid and encouragement. In Nakhon Si Thammarat, Secretary to the Minister Aree […]
On November 17, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, to chair the announcement ceremony and present awards for the final round of the Toyota Customer Service Skills Competition 2024. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samaphat Pattamasukon, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Decha Phrukphatthanarak, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Governor of Chachoengsao Province, Mr. Prasit Intachoti, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chachoengsao Province joined in the event. The President of Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., Mr. Noriaki Yamashita, and executives welcomed the guests at the Toyota Education and Training Center, Suwinthawong Road, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, said that today (November 17, 2024), the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, assigned him to chair the announcement and award ceremony of the Toyota Customer Service Skills Competition, Final Round, 2024. He commended Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd., a […]
On September 26, 2024, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, and the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, co-chaired and witnessed the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Housing Loan Project for Insured Persons between the Social Security Office and the Government Housing Bank. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Managing Director of the Government Housing Bank, Mr. Kamolpop Virapala. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wanrat Srisuksai, executives from the Ministry of Labour, the Social Security Office, the Government Housing Bank, the Ministry of Finance, honourable guests, the media, and the Social Security Office’s officials gave a welcome at the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said to the media that the government and the Ministry of Labour have given importance to strengthening security for workers to improve their quality of life. A house or residence is one of the four essential assets that create stability in life and increase the potential for household economic activities. Currently, the interest rate on loans is […]
On September 17, 2024, at 18.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the award ceremony or certificates of honour for competitors in the WorldSkills Lyon 2024. He also presented plaques of honour to competition sponsors. Thailand’s young competitors brought won one gold medal, one silver medal, and seven medals of outstanding skills, along with a total prize of over a million Baht. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, executives from the Ministry of Labour and the Department of Skill Development attended the ceremony at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Phiphat congratulated the participants of the 47th WorldSkills competition who won medals on the world stage. This is a success in demonstrating the abilities and potential of Thai youths who have skills that are second to none in the world. He gave words of encouragement to all the youths who missed out on winning medals this time but said that all of them have gained valuable experience that cannot be found anywhere else. In addition, he said that all 22 youths […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, supports the training of Teacher B or independent labour networks at the village/community level nationwide. The project aims to improve the quality of life of informal workers through community networks through the registration of informal workers. The Ministry of Labour has implemented the project from June to August 2024 in all provinces, providing knowledge about the benefits of the people according to the draft Act on the Promotion of Quality of Life and Protection of Informal Labour B.E. .. and the use of the independent worker registration system to Bangkok labour volunteers, village headsmen, assistant village headsmen, subdistrict doctors, and regional village headsmen, totaling 75,249 people. After the training is complete, all teachers will go to the area to invite people to register as independent workers through the Ministry of Labour’s application, with a target of one teacher for every 120 people, with an expected 9,029,880 people registering in the first year. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson said that the Ministry of Labour is currently proposing […]
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 July 5, 2024, at 07.00 hours, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, led civil servants and officials under the Ministry of Labour to participate in a project to strengthen morality and ethics according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy for personnel under the Ministry of Labour. The effort aims to create good people with good conscience and honour His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday. The occasion took place at the Volunteer School Training Center 904 (Bang Khen), Bangkok. ——————————- Division of Public Relations
