"Human life is invaluable," the Prime Minister emphasized safety as the heart of national development while opening the 38th National Safety and Occupational Health event.
At 10:45 a.m. on 24 June 2026, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul presided over the opening ceremony of the 38th National Safety and Occupational Health event (Thailand Safe@Work 2026) at Halls 11–12, IMPACT Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. The event was attended by the Minister of Labour, government and private sector executives, employers, employees, safety personnel, students, and the public.
Before the opening ceremony, the Prime Minister led attendees in a moment of silence to pay respects to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati, Krom Luang Rajsarinisiri Phatchra Mahavajraratchathida.
Lieutenant Colonel Phatdarasmi Thongsaluyakorn, Deputy Government Spokesperson, stated that the Prime Minister congratulated the establishments receiving awards for achievements in safety and occupational health, reflecting their commitment to concretely raising Thailand’s workplace safety standards.
The Prime Minister recalled his past experience working as a construction engineer in both public and private sectors—fields requiring high expertise and safety standards. Over more than 30 years, he clearly saw that “safety” is the key to success in every type of work.
He said that his past experience made him realize that leading global companies place great importance on occupational health and workplace safety. He emphasized that organizations prioritizing employee safety can improve work efficiency and achieve long-term positive outcomes. Although safety investments incur costs, the returns include better work performance, improved worker quality of life, and organizational sustainability.
The Prime Minister added that throughout his tenure as Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister overseeing the Ministry of Labour, he has fully supported occupational health and safety initiatives, believing they are fundamental to national development. He praised the safety exhibitions and innovations on display at the event, which serve as key tools enabling businesses to effectively raise their safety standards.
“Thailand must cultivate a sustainable culture of safety at all levels and prevent accidents from the outset. The most important thing is to preserve the lives and safety of workers.”
The Prime Minister expressed confidence that Thai businesses value safety and encouraged them to fully benefit from attending the event by applying the knowledge and innovations to develop their organizations and improve workers’ quality of life, who are vital to driving the country’s economy.
At the conclusion, the Prime Minister affirmed the government’s readiness to support investment and economic development by building global confidence that Thailand is prepared with infrastructure, logistics, technology, and the capacity to accommodate new industries and innovations. He reiterated the government’s role in attracting investment and assuring all business sectors.
Additionally, the Prime Minister presented certificates of appreciation to seven establishments that supported the event: 1) Gulftex Company Limited, 2) 3M Thailand Limited, 3) Midori Anzen (Thailand) Company Limited, 4) Ultimate Plus Supply Company Limited, 5) Lireco (Thailand) Company Limited, 6) AS Global Tech Company Limited, and 7) Thai Institute of Occupational Medicine Research Company Limited.
Following that, the Prime Minister officially opened Thailand Safe@Work 2026, accompanied by the Minister of Labour and the Director of the Institute for Safety Promotion and Training. He toured the exhibition before departing.
