BANGKOK — 1 May 2026, Hundreds of workers marched to Government House on Thursday to press for fair wages, job security and stronger social protections as Thailand marked National Labour Day.
From 8:00 to 11:30, labour groups led by the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation and the Thai Labour Solidarity Confederation gathered at Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen Road before heading to Government House Gate 5 to submit their demands.
Under the slogan “Workers unite against global capitalism, build a new democratic society,” organisers highlighted rising living costs, high energy prices and insecure employment. Key demands included fair wages, stable jobs and expanded social security rights.
By 8:30, about 400 participants had assembled despite hot and humid conditions, including workers, elderly groups, members of the public, youth and informal sector networks, as well as state enterprise unions and motorcycle taxi riders.
Loudspeaker trucks and banners from labour groups and allied organisations accompanied the march. Demonstrators held placards and staged symbolic actions calling for measures such as banning asbestos, ratifying ILO Conventions 87 and 98, ending precarious employment, ensuring equal rights for all workers, and reforms to state energy assets.
The mobilisation formed part of International Workers’ Day events worldwide, with organisers urging the government to address structural issues and improve long-term living standards for Thai workers.
