On June 5, 2018, at 11.30 – 12.30, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor met with Ms. Tomoko Nishimoto, Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific on ILO’s Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the International Labor Organization (ILO). The event will be held on April 11, 2019. It will be broadcast live from 24 countries around the world for 1 hour each and Thailand will be one of them. The format of the event and filming location will be expressed in Thai. The Ministry of Labor stated that Thailand was the first country in ASEAN to be a founding member of the ILO and has been a member of the ILO for the past 100 years. The Ministry of Labor is very pleased to support such activities. The benefits of the activities will help build confidence in the country. Thailand strictly follows the ILO rules. It also demonstrates the determination to work hard in solving labor problems in the country. +++++++++++++++++++++++
The Labour Minister commenced the 101 Skills Development program and community services in honor of His Majesty the King, on the auspicious occasion of the coronation in 2019. The event took place at Min Buri District Office in Bangkok, which aims to resolve and alleviate suffering, campaign and encourage awareness of loyalty to the monarchy that has a strong commitment to Thai people. Download Images On August 7, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul chaired the 101 Skills Development program, in honour of His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of the coronation in 2019. The event took place at the Min Saen Thong Community Hall, Min Buri District Office. The Labour Minister said that the Ministry of Labour’s activities today, hosted by the Skill Development Institute 13 in Bangkok, has 2 key activities which are the 101 skills development project and community services, to jointly honour His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of the royal coronation 2019. The Labour Minister said that His Majesty the King is committed to stabilizing the nation and improving the lives […]
The Prime Minister chaired the commencement of National Labour Day, where he gave a speech, met with workers and visited the exhibition at the Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng. The Prime Minister received all 10 Labour Day demands and confirmed that the government intends to allow workers to have access to rights equally in terms of employment, skills and protection, ensuring workplace safety and social security. Download Images On May 1, 2019, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the commencement of the National Labour Day 2019 at the West Sports Complex, Bangkok youth Center (Thai- Japan), and was welcomed by Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, officials, leaders of labour and workers. In the morning, the Labour Minister presided over the merit-making ceremony to monks on the occasion of National Labour Day at the Royal Thai Army Club on Vibhavadi Road. The procession line the processed with the orchestra honouring His Majesty the King, followed by the Ministry of Labour’s parade, led by the Labour Minister, the ministry’s officials and processions by 17 worker groups moving along Vibhavadi […]
The Labour Minister joined hands with JS100 radio station to announce the launch of the application “SOS to Help Workers” with modern technology that is convenient, fast and easy to use. The app will provide the 16 million insurers and 20 million informal workers access to assistance in promoting welfare and good quality of life for workers, which is a leading force in national development. Download Images On April 30, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo alongside Khun Pey Malakul Na Ayutthaya, President of Pacific Group, the operator of JS100 radio station which is part of the Royal Thai Army group, presided over a press conference on the cooperation between the Ministry of Labour and the Royal Thai Army radio station JS100, to integrate participation in the activation of the JS100 application SOS function to help workers. The occasion took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. JS100 is an application system which will be used to help 16 million insured persons and over 20 million informal workers, the leading force in national development, with the […]
Today (April 11, 2019) at 15.00 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and ILO Director for Thailand, Cambodia and Laos Mr. Graeme Buckley, participated in the recording of the “Clear-Cut, Chudjane” where he spoke about organizing activities celebrating the 100th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which will be broadcasted on NBT on April 16, 2019 at 21.30 – 22.00 hours. The recording took place at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) in Bangkok. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 11 April 2019/
The Labour Minister commenced a live event to celebrate the ILO’s 100th anniversary, in which Thailand is 1 of 24 member countries honoured to participate in live events via the Ministry of Labour and ILO’s Facebook. The relationships between Thailand and the ILO was promoted by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to drive the national plan for valuable work, to raise the quality of life of workers. DOWNLOAD IMAGES On April 11, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the commencement of a live event to celebrate the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) 100th anniversary at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that Thailand is 1 of 42 member countries that established the ILO as a result of signing the Treaty of Versailles following the royal command of His Majesty the King, Maha Vajiravudh King Rama VI in 1919. Over the past 100 years, Thailand has maintained strong relations and has been a close partner in the development of labour issues with the ILO, promoting social justice, raising the quality of […]
The Labour Minister gave a press conference at the event to celebrate the ILO’s 100th anniversary, inviting workers, employers, associates and interested people to attend the event on April 11th at the Ministry of Labour. The event will host a book launch on the organization’s history, have postage stamps for sale and sign national plan on valuable work and development of healthy relationships in all dimensions of labour. Download Images On March 18, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo gave a press conference on the celebration of the International Labour Organization’s 100th anniversary of the at Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Meeting Room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. In his speech, he said that Thailand and the International Labor Organization (ILO) had maintained a long history of close relations, where Thailand became a member in 1919. On the ILO’s 100th anniversary in 2019, Thailand is honoured to be one of 24 ILO member countries participating in the event held continuously around the world, with 1 hour per country. Thailand will broadcast live fourth on April 11, 2019, […]
The Labor Minister revealed the private sector’s response to government policy on promoting the employment of the elderly, aiming to encourage the employment of 100,000 elderly workers in 2019, divided into 20,000 elderly workers in the system and 80,000 informal elderly workers. Download Images On February 25, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the meeting to promote employment for the elderly, with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark along with the Ministry of Labour’s management team which attended the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. The meeting contained several essential agenda items, including the acknowledgment of the elderly Thai population, government support measures, the Ministry of Labour’s promotion of employment and raising the quality of life of the elderly, wage rates and suitable job types, incentives to promote elderly jobs and information and research related to elderly employment. The meeting also discussed ways to drive the promotion of employment and raise the quality of life for the elderly. […]
The Labour Minister led the executive committee to meet ILO Director-General, Mr. Guy Rider in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss ways of cooperation between Thailand and the ILO, strengthening long-lasting relationships and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thai-ILO relations. On January 31, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo; Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark; Director of the Department of Employment, Mrs. Petcharat Sinauy and committee, met with ILO Director-General, Mr. Guy Ryder at the Cabinet’s room, Office of International Labour Affairs, Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting discussed official issues and the cooperation between Thailand and the International Labor Organization (ILO) to strengthen relations, and preparations to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Thai-ILO relations, on the occasion of the ILO 100th anniversary in 2019. Thailand joined as a founding member of the organization since 1919 and has since established a strong and lasting relationship. Labour Minister General Adul Sangsingkeo as the overseer of labour missions in Thailand, discussed the role of Thailand in celebrating the ILO’s 100th anniversary and Thai-ILO relationship. He said that Thailand, as co-founder […]
On January 25, 2019, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul chaired the tripartite committee meeting to organize a celebration for the 100th anniversary of the International Labor Organization No. 1/2019 at Amporn Jannanon Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development.
Today (January 4, 2019) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul, chaired the meeting of the working group to organize celebrations for the International Labour Organization’s 100th anniversary. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour.
Today (January 4, 2019) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul, chaired the meeting of the working group to organize celebrations for the International Labour Organization’s 100th anniversary. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 4 January 2019/
On December 24, 2018, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee meeting 10/2018 at the Pakorn Angsusingh Conference Room on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. The meeting had the following agendas to consider: 1) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications for industry technicians in metal arc welding by hand, level 1 – 3, and assessment methods for the national labour standards for industrial technicians in metal arc welding by hand, level 1 – 2) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications for level 1 – 3 and assessment methods for level 1 – 2, for construction professionals, installation technicians in semi-finished roof structure installations 3) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications of the test participants, along with assessment methods for labour standards and issuance of certificates to certify those who have passed the national skill standards assessment, in support of Thailand 4.0 in 8 branches. This included: 1. Industrial engineering, in mig-mag welding system operations with robotics; […]
On December 18, 2018 at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the 20th Wage Committee Meeting 10/2018. The meeting considered hourly wages for elderly workers, at the Tien Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
Mr. Ananchai Uthaiwattanachep, The Director General of the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare revealed the results of the drive of Safety Thailand, under the policy of H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, in the fiscal year 2018, starting from October 1, 2017 until July 31, 2018 for 10 months. Workers’ protection has been monitored and enforced. Safety inspectors have visited more than 15,302 establishments, covering more than 1.2 million workers, and prosecuted by comparing offenders under the Safety, Occupational Health and Environment Act. The total number of 205 cases was 24.78 million baht.
