On May 31, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Tawat Benchatikul visited the Phetchabun Provincial Labour Office for an official inspection. After that, he visited the area to monitor the results of the project to resolve occupational issues at the Career and Cultural Development Center, Moo 7, Wang Sai Thong Nuea village, Subpee, Wang Pong, Phetchabun. Mr. Ekphan Chiratsathit, Mae Hong Son Labour Officer, acting the Petchabun Labour Officer, alongside head of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun, labour volunteers, community leaders and those who participated in the project to resolve occupational issues welcomed the visiting committee. In 2019, since January, the Phetchabun Labour Office has implemented the project to resolve occupational issues in Phetchabun province and organize activities to develop skills and recruited over 20 urgent roles to help victims of natural disasters / those who suffer from occupational problems, to have a temporary job. The jobs are usually work for the public’s interest, allowing workers to earn an income for their own, and family’s livelihood. The activities also promotes public participation in determining areas to be resolved and to teach the workers new skills (reskill) to expand opportunities for further careers.
The Wang Sai Thong Nuea village has received skills development training in industrial sewing (quilt sewing techniques from 100% COTTON fabric scraps) under the project to alleviate occupational issues from January 7 -11, 2019; a total of 25 people participated. At present, the skills teaching has continued to develop into products such as quilts, blankets and other products from scrap fabrics such as pillows and bags, to generate more income to the community.
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News & photos by Labour Office of Phetchabun Province/
1 June 2019/
