On October 28, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as head of the Thai delegation to attend the 26th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) through a video conference system at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted the key topic on promoting the ASEAN workforce to enhance competitiveness, adaptability, and flexibility in the future of jobs.
The Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of the Chair of the ASEAN Committee on the Promotion and Protection of Foreign Workers’ Rights (ACMW) to summarize key performance metrics and new projects under the ACMW Action Plan 2021-2025. Four documents in principle were adopted in labour results to prepare a presentation to leaders for notation at the 37th ASEAN Summit in November 2020. The meeting also listened to the recommendations of the International Trade Union (ITUC) to the ASEAN Labour Ministers on the issue of promoting minimum wage insurance and social protection.
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Division of Public Relations
28 October 2020
