Minimum wages and employment rules, with regional scope and effective dates.
On October 27, at 13:30, Mr. Kasemsan Kru-Charoen, a government inspector of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare (DLPOW), attended a meeting of the Sub-committee on Children, Youth, and Ethnic Groups under the Senate's Social Development Committee. The committee,…
Mr. Surasit Srisaew, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Welfare and Labor Protection (DOLP), attended a meeting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 13:30 hours to discuss guidelines for protecting workers in platform systems. The meeting, chaired by Mr. Pipat Chai…
The Deputy Director General of the Department of Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare (DOSHW), Mr. Pongthep Phetsoem, was authorized by DOSHW Director General Ms. Kanjana Puengkaew to announce via telephone interview that the collection of the Employee Welfare Fund has been…
On October 25, Deputy Prime Minister spokesperson Rear Adm. Dr. Pathardasmi Thongsaluakrong stated that the government's focus on using science and innovation to address livelihood issues aligns with recent parliamentary discussions on higher education, science, research, and…
BFM TV, citing France's Ministry of the Interior, reported approximately 410,000 protesters participated in nationwide demonstrations on Saturday (October 24). Police estimated around 110,000 demonstrators were present in Paris. The General Confederation of Labour (CGT), one of…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand is shifting its investment strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by highlighting its infrastructure and logistics capabilities that connect to a market of 700 million people in the ASEAN region. He emphasized…
Jack Wise, a chemical engineering PhD graduate from Princeton University who completed his degree in 2024, has applied to over 2,300 job positions without securing employment. According to The Wall Street Journal, Wise initially sought roles in science and software engineering…
On October 25, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Spokesperson Rear Admiral Patdarassam Thongsaluakor stated that the government aligns with parliamentary suggestions to accelerate research application in agriculture, reduce inequality, and develop AI skills. Under the supervision of…
On October 25, 2026, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the government aims to reshape foreign investors' perception of Thailand. He highlighted that the country is not a destination for cheap labor but offers strong infrastructure,…
The Royal Thai Navy, specifically the Chanthaburi and Trat Frontier Defense Command (KPB.CJT) and the Chanthaburi Marine Corps Special Unit (ChC.TP.NY.2), conducted a joint patrol operation to prevent illegal border crossings and other crimes in the border region. The operation…
The Royal Thai Navy, specifically the Chanthaburi and Trat Frontier Defense Command (KPB.CJT) and the Chanthaburi Marine Corps Special Unit (ChC.TP.NY.2), conducted a joint patrol operation to prevent illegal border crossings and other crimes in the border region. The operation…
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated on October 25 that Thailand is shifting its investment strategy to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) by highlighting robust infrastructure, logistics connectivity to a 700 million-person ASEAN market, and mandatory technology…
On October 24, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, who also serves as Minister of Interior, appeared on the program 'Talk with PM Anutin' to question the National Economic and Social Development Board's (NESDB) forecast for Thailand's GDP growth at 2.1% for this year. He…
The Thai Department of Labour Protection and Welfare is implementing a new Labor Welfare Fund under the 2008 Labour Protection Act to provide financial security for employees upon job loss or death. Starting October 1, 2025, contributions are deducted from employee wages with…
Forestry officials in Mae Hong Son province investigated a protected forest area along Highway 128 where Thai investors allegedly hired Myanmar laborers to clear over 4 rai of land and plant bananas as camouflage. The investigation, conducted on October 24, 2026, by the Mae Hong…
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 09:30, Deputy Director General Sak Silp Tulathorn of the Labor Protection and Welfare Department (LPWD) chaired the 10th meeting of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Environment Fund Management Committee for October 2026. The meeting,…
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 09:30, Ms. Kanjana Puakae, Director-General of the Labor Protection and Welfare Department (LPWD), chaired the department's 10th meeting of 2026. The session aimed to track progress on key policy projects and activities, address operational…
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 09:00, Ms. Kanjana Puakae, Director-General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare (DLPW), assigned Mr. Kasemsan Kruacharin, a government inspector at DLPW, to attend the Social Security Cares for Members pilot project aimed at…
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 09:30, Mr. Prasit Patangkaro, a government inspector of the Department of Welfare and Occupational Safety (DWOS), was assigned by Ms. Kanjana Puakae, Director-General of DWOS, to attend a meeting of the Sub-Committee on Employment Structure for…
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 13:00, Ms. Kanjana Puengkaew, Director-General of the Department of Welfare and Protection of Labor (DWPL), assigned Ms. Sunan Phetchu, Head of Inspector General, to attend a meeting of the Senate Labor Committee. The purpose was to provide…