Today (September 29, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the Management of the Foreign Workers Fund Committee Meeting No. 10/2020. The Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul and the Ministry of Labour’s executives attended the meeting at the Tien Achakul meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting considered the extension period of disbursements from the 2020 fiscal year, to be disbursed in the 2021 fiscal year. The meeting also requested the fund allocation for the 2021 fiscal year, the Information Database System Development Plan, the Management of the Foreign Workers Fund for three years (2020 – 2022), the Information Database System Development Plan for 2020, the Strategic Plan for Human Resources Management Fund for the Management of the Foreign Workers for 2021 – 2023 and the Human Resource Management Action Plan for the 2021 fiscal year. ————————————————————————– Division of Public Relations 29 September 2020
On September 10, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the knowledge sharing program’s commencement on Convention No. 100 on equal remuneration for male and female workers in equal work, 1951 and Convention No. 111 on discrimination regarding employment and occupation, 1958. Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit also joined the occasion at the Centara Grand Hotel, Central World, Bangkok. The project included lectures on the work of the expert committee on the implementation of conventions and recommendations. The event took place in the form of lectures in training rooms and on-line lectures to raise awareness of equal compensation and employment and career discrimination, for all departments and sectors to have aligned understanding. The knowledge will promote a fair society in terms of working compensation, free from discrimination in employment and occupation, to meet the two conventions’ objectives. The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, private sectors, employers’ organizations, and employee organizations, totaling 150 people. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 September 2020
The Permanent Secretary of Labor joined the celebrations for the 10th anniversary of labour cooperation between Thailand and Israel. He confirmed that sending Thai workers to work in Israel through the TIC Project will continue to operate efficiently, transparently, and fairly. Today (September 9, 2020) at 12.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul joined celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the Thai-Israeli labour cooperation. He also discussed government matters with Mr. Meir Shlomo, Israel’s Ambassador to Thailand, at the Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit Hotel. Mr. Suthi said, “Under the new Memorandum of Cooperation with the Department of Employment to dispatch workers instead of the IOM, I am confident that sending Thai workers to work in Israel through the TIC Project will continue with efficiency and transparency. It is fair like the IOM’s operations and hopes to continue to receive support from all relevant departments.” In 2010, an agreement was signed between the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Government of the State of Israel on the employment of Thai workers to work temporarily in the […]
The Labour Minister ordered the Department of Employment to work proactively in collecting job vacancies to accommodate nearly 100,000 unemployed people, accelerating the push forward to resolve unemployment problems in all sectors due to the toxic effects of Covid-19. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized the issue of unemployment, which has occurred in all sectors of the nation, accelerating the creation of jobs in all dimensions to alleviate suffering immediately. He said that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in unemployment globally. There are now 91,444 job vacancies to support the unemployed. In raising the rate of economic recovery after the Covid-19 impacts, the government, led by Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, places importance on unemployment throughout the nation. Immediately upon assignment by the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Labour has established a solution to the problem of unemployment and has sought to stimulate urgent employment. Now, the Department of Employment has prepared job vacancies to accommodate the unemployed with 91,444 positions, which are divided as follows: 1) Opening international markets in collaboration with the Thai Labour Exporters Association. Thai workers are currently […]
The Ministry of Labour concluded “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model”, helping 1,101 unemployed people with occupations from all over the country in 30 farms and 17 provinces. The villagers were happy to learn new agricultural theory to extend their self-employment to local employment sources, enabling income for self-sufficiency family sustainably; many participants are interested to apply for Phase 2 of the project. On July 13, 2020, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat presided over the closing ceremony of “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” at the Farm Project Model initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother Covid Resistant Farm Model Project-19 at the Model Farm Project under the royal initiative of Queen Sirikit in Village No. 1, Serm Sai, Serm Ngam, Lampang. The initiative was driven by the Royal Volunteer Center together in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and relevant agencies carrying out activities to resolve professional occupational problems as according to “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model”. Mrs. Theanrat further said that the “The COVID-19 Resistant Farm Project Model” […]
On June 27, 2020, at 18.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol was co-chair of the selection of talent and young models in the 10th To Be Number One Idol campaign for 2020, in the 2nd national qualifying round at JJ Hall, 6th floor, JJ Mall, Chatuchak, Bangkok. The event was the To Be Number One project initiative by HRH Princess Ubol Ratana, organized to recognize the 10th To Be Number One Idol for 2020. There were 40 people who were selected nationwide. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 June 2020
The Ministry of Labour received 10 crates of vegetable oil products from Lam Soong (Thailand) Co., Ltd, to replenish the community pantries for people to take and use, to relieve suffering from COVID-19. On May 22, 2020, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat together with Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat jointly received the 10 crates of vegetable oil products from Managing Director of Lam Soon (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Mr. Wirat Suwanarat, at the foyer on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour building. The donation was part of the donations to help replenish vegetable oil in the community pantries to help the people affected by COVID-19 to continue with their lives. The Ministry of Labour’s community pantries have been established since May 13 at Gate 1 of the Ministry of Labour. Each day, executives, civil servants, officials, and the general public use consumer goods that are essential to life, are continually replenished in the community pantries to share with those who are currently experiencing problems in their lives. The initiative also reduces the burden of expenses. At the same time, people who […]
The Ministry of Labour produced 100,000 pieces of cloth masks in return to the Thai Red Cross for distribution to the public to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Today (April 30, 2020) at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Ministry of Labour’s executives returned 100,000 pieces of cloth mask to the Thai Red Cross, which presented 67 rolls of Salao cloth to the Ministry of Labour. The cloth was taken to Skills Development Institutes/Offices nationwide and sewn into masks on April 13. The masks were presented to Director of the Office of the Thai Red Cross Mrs. Sunantha Sornanusin and committee, at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The masks will be distributed to the public to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon 30 April 2020
The Ministry of Labour received 10,000 masks from Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus) to support the work of the Ministry of Labour’s personnel to use in government services to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. On April 21, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat, Member of Parliament, the Labour Committee and Advisor to the Labour Minister Ms. Anusee Tubsuwan and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, received 10,000 masks from Mr. Thanadech Trakulyingyong, Senior Manager from the Government Relations Department, Company Affairs, and Khun Kittikan Boonchuea, Manager from the Corporate Affairs Department, Ek-Chai Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus). The donation was made to support the operations of the Ministry of Labour’s personnel to use in government services, to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The occasion took place on the 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations News by Chaninthorn Phettab Photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian 21 April 2020
The Ministry of Labour joined HERO brand to donate 102,000 plastic zipper bags to the Thai Red Cross Society, to be distributed to the public to pack cloth masks to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Today (April 16, 2020) at 10.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat joined Managing Director of King Pack Industrial Co., Ltd. Mr. Tawee Chulsakulsakun. The company is a distributor of plastic products under the “HERO” brand, which donated 102,000 plastic zipper bags to Director of the Office of the Thai Red Cross Mrs. Sunantha Sornanusin and Deputy Director of the Relief and Community Health Bureau Dr. Pichit Siriwan. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, whereby the bags will be distributed to the public for packing cloth masks as well as multi-purpose items such as money and portable alcohol gel dispensers to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon 16 April […]
The Ministry of Labour received 102,000 plastic zipper bags under the HERO brand, to use in government services. The bags will be for government officials, officers and agencies under the Ministry of Labour, including volunteers, which can be used as a multipurpose item to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. On April 16, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul presided over the receipt of 102,000 plastic zipper bags from the Managing Director of King Pack Industrial Co., Ltd. Mr. Tawee Chulsakulsakun. The company is a distributor of plastic products under the “HERO” brand. The occasion took place at the Chatumongol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour building, whereby the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined too. The bags will be used in government services for civil servants and officials from departments under the Ministry of Labour, including labour volunteers. The bags can be used to pack all-purpose items for such as for money, portable alcohol gel dispensers, and masks, to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 April […]
The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross, produced 100,000 face masks to distribute to the public for prevention against the Covid-19 virus outbreak. On April 13, 2020, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Ministry of Labour’s executives welcomed Mrs. Sunantha Sornanusin, Director of the Office of the Thai Red Cross, Thai Red Cross Society, and three garment and screen fabric businesses, consisting of PSK Garment, Thippawan Sports Group Company Limited and Mali Good (Thailand) Company Limited, on occasion to give 67 rolls of salo cloth. The cloth was given to the Office/ Institute for Skill Development nationwide to produce into 100,000 masks so that the Red Cross Office of the Thai Red Cross Society can distribute masks to the public to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus. For businesses interested in participating in the said project, for more information, please contact the 77 offices/institutes nationwide, or call 088-7783404. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations Photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na […]
The Ministry of Labour reported that the Cabinet gave a green light for over 100,000 foreign workers who traveled to work following the MoU who have completed their employment term and foreigners who work on a seasonal basis or travel back and forth within the border area. The measures will allow the workers to stay in the Kingdom temporarily and to work temporarily until the borders are reopened. Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul reported that the Cabinet’s meeting on March 31, 2020, approved measures for foreign workers who traveled to work following the MoU who have completed four years of employment, and foreigners who work on a seasonal basis or travel back and forth within the border area, which have expired permits but cannot leave the Kingdom before or on April 30, 2020. The measures will allow the workers to stay in the Kingdom and to work temporarily until the borders are reopened. “From the Covid-19 virus spread, the Cabinet therefore passed a resolution on March 17, 2020, to approve urgent measures to prevent […]
Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan and Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul inspected the readiness for operation of the One Stop Service Center at IT Square, Laksi, before operations commence in 4 locations in Bangkok, between 10 January to 31 March 2020. On January 9, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the readiness for operation of One Stop Service Center (OSS), Bangkok. Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul and the Ministry of Labour’s executives welcomed and participated in this event as well. The occasion took place at the OSS Center, IT Square Department Store, Lak Si. The Bangkok One Stop Service Center (OSS) was established following the Cabinet’s resolution on August 20, 2019, which approved the management approach for foreign workers from 2019 – 2020 with 2 types of operations, which are 1) operate at the location of the offices of each department concerned and 2) serve as a One Stop Service (OSS) in the Bangkok area as prescribed by the Director-General of the Department of Employment. The Ministry […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour concluded the 10th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference (ARTSDC), where ideas were exchanged among ASEAN member states to promote fair transition for workers into the future of work. On December 17, 2019, at 16.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the closing speech of the 10th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference (ARTSDC), at the Avani Atrium Hotel, Bangkok. The conference was held between December 16-17, 2019, with the central theme being to strengthen social partnerships and the fusion of fair and balanced transition into the future. The event’s participants were 120 people from ASEAN member countries, including government representatives, trade unions, employers’ organizations, the ASEAN Secretariat, and the International Labour Organization. The meeting took place in a tripartite format, scheduled annually, in which the host is the country holding the ASEAN chairmanship. The focus of the conference is to understand the future of the work and the Centenary Declaration of the International Labour Organization. The declaration attaches importance to promoting guidelines that focus on public participation, ensuring workers receive fundamental rights and […]
On December 16, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul chaired the opening speech for the 10th ASEAN Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Conference (ARTSDC) at the Avani Atrium Hotel, Bangkok. He said that this tripartite meeting is essential as a confirmation of good relations throughout the 30 years between senior ASEAN workers, the ASEAN Services Employees Trade Union Council (ASETUC), the ASEAN Secretariat, and the FES. The ARTSDC has evolved since the first meeting in 2009. Previously, the conference had limited participants relevant to labour issues, whereas today, the ARTSDC has received cooperation and participation from international organizations too. M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul further said that with the trend of technological change, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and skills development, workers are faced with new needs and changes. For the said reason ASEAN member countries agreed to this Tripartite Conference with the following key agenda: strengthening social partnerships and fusion of fair and balanced transition into the future of work as a tool for confirmation on the tripartite contribution, which will help promote good change and shape the future […]
