Ministry of Labor (Thailand)

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The Ministry of Labor (Abrv: MOL; Thai: กระทรวงแรงงาน, RTGS: Krasuang Raengngan) is a Thai government body responsible for overseeing labour administration and protection, skill development, and the promotion of employment in Thailand. The ministry was founded in 1993 as the "Ministry of Labor and Social Services", then later renamed "Ministry of Labour" in 2002.[2]

Formed23 September 1993; 32 years ago (1993-09-23)
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
HeadquartersDin Daeng, Bangkok
Annualbudget52,594 million baht (FY2019)
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Ministry of Labour
กระทรวงแรงงาน
Seal of three devas: left with scroll (employer), center with sword (government), right with plumb and hoe (employee)[1]
Flag of three devas: left with scroll (employer), center with sword (government), right with plumb and hoe (employee)
Ministry overview
Formed23 September 1993; 32 years ago (1993-09-23)
JurisdictionGovernment of Thailand
HeadquartersDin Daeng, Bangkok
Annual budget52,594 million baht (FY2019)
Minister responsible
Ministry executive
  • Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, Permanent Secretary
Websitemol.go.th
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Organisation and budget

Article 35 of the Act on Reorganization of Ministries, Ministerial Bureaus, and Departments, B.E.2545 (2002), established the following MOL structure:[3]

  1. Office of the Minister
  2. Office of the Permanent Secretary
  3. Department of Employment
  4. Department of Skill Development
  5. Department of Labor Protection and Welfare (DLPW)[4]
  6. Social Security Office

For FY2019, the ministry's budget is 52,594 million baht.[5]

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