On May 13, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, received a letter from a worker group led by the President of the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation (SERC), Mr. Sawit Kaewwan, and Leader, Mr. Manop Kuerat, who brought over 150 members to submit a letter to the Labour Minister and carried out activities to show their stance and support for the equalization of the minimum wage nationwide, as announced by the Labour Minister. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives participated in the occasion in the area below the Ministry of Labour’s building. The worker group brought consumer goods that workers use in their daily lives and posted signs to show that, currently, the cost of living has increased throughout the country. Therefore, wages must be adjusted at the same rate nationwide. They encouraged Mr. Phiphat to adjust the minimum wage to 400 Baht equally throughout the country. Mr. Phiphat confirmed his intention to adjust wages to 400 Baht equally nationwide, but it must be understood that doing so requires effort […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. The group’s president, Ms. Pathomporn Panlakpol, and group members, including heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Phanom Province, gave a welcome at the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Nakhon Phanom Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, sees the importance of equality and social security for vulnerable groups. People with disabilities are one of the main groups that must be taken care of thoroughly. Therefore, she was assigned to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province, which was first established in 2008 under the name Association of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. Later, it was registered as an Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province in 2019 […]
On December 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Skill Expo Thailand 2022 project, developing people into the new world. The Department of Skill Development organized the event with the concept of “Building, Strengthening, and Adding Value.” The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education in Chonburi Province, the Director of the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.) and students, gave a welcome at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.), Chonburi Province. Mr. Suthep said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes and gives importance to laying a foundation for stability in human resource development to drive the economy with innovation to Thailand 4.0. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to accelerate the […]
On December 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to preside over and witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Mortgage Loan for Insured Persons Project, between the Social Security Office and the Government Housing Bank. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, from the Ministry of Labour, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government Housing Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Chatchai Sirilai. The Ministry of Labour’s executives witnessed the signing ceremony at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, emphasizes improving life quality and strengthening workers’ security. A home or residence is one of the factors that will help strengthen the stability of workers to have a better quality of life. Nowadays, buying a house is expensive. Therefore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, had a thought to help reduce expenses for insured persons without homes so that they can have a home […]
On December 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, who provided financial support for occupation and certificates for technical intern training graduates in Japan (IM Japan). He also gave a lecture to 60 graduates and provided financial support for occupation amounting to 3,289,000 Baht. The occasion took place on the 11th floor, Job Seekers Training Room, Bangkok Social Security Office Building, Area 3, Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, said that sending Thai workers through the Japan International Workforce Development Organization or IM Japan is a collaboration between the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment and IM Japan that started in 1999. Today was the awarding of certificates and career support funds to encourage and give morale to those who have completed technical internships. It also aims to inspire trainees before traveling to work in Japan. Participants consisted of graduates of technical internships and trainees traveling, totaling 60 people. Of these, some people completed technical internships. Twenty-five people received financial support. Those who completed three years […]
The Department of Employment invites the public to shop for New Year’s gifts in the event “Shop for the Right Things … for the Right Person.” The event showcases products from freelance groups supported by the Department of Employment. They also launched an e-catalog for convenience, shopping the new normal way. On December 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has the policy to revitalize the economy after the COVID-19 situation to encourage spending during the New Year festival. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour has invited a group of independent professionals, supported by the Department of Employment, to sell products during the New Year festival at the “Shop for the Right Things … for the Right Person” event. The event has exhibitions and sales of products from the freelance groups supported by the Department of Employment (homeworker groups), both from Bangkok and neighboring provinces. The groups include the stylish bag group, the Thonglong Hin Handicraft Group, the Ban Krua Western Community Housewives Group, the Bead, and Silk Embroidery Group, the Tan Wood […]
On November 25, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s executives and agencies to congratulate Channel 7HD on their 55th anniversary, and the start of their 56th. They presented school supplies to be donated to schools in need. Acting Managing Director, Mr. Pattanapong Nupan, and News Manager, Mr. Sompoch Toraksa, were recipients of the donations. The occasion took place at the Channel 7HD Television Station, Phaholyothin Road, Chomphon Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 November 2022
On November 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Chiang Rai Province to follow up on the BCG Model Rice Conservation Project, Phase 1 pilot. He also chaired the event “Harvesting Rice to Save the World ” and join a discussion on the “Revolution of Farming for Sustainability .”The Chiang Rai Provincial Governor, Mr. Passakorn Bunyalak, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chiang Rai Province, labour volunteers from Chiang Rai Province, and rice farmers in the area joined to welcome the delegation at Baan Chiangkhan, Moo 14, Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes improving the quality of life of all workers. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and social development, especially over 22 million informal workers, including farmers, who are the majority of […]
On November 29, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to chair the opening meeting to Review and Evaluate Thailand’s National Decent Work Plan 2019 – 2022 and the preparation of the new Thailand Decent Work National Plan 2023 – 2026. The meeting took place at the Kamolthip Room, Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. He said that the Decent Work Country Program (DWCP) is a cooperation framework that the ILO has established with member countries as a reference document for providing assistance and support to member countries. It is formed by establishing strategies, guidelines, and clear goals that correspond to the context and urgent agenda, both economically and socially, to promote decent work for all. Thailand prepared its first DWCP in 2019. Tripartite representatives and the ILO signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2019-2021 DWCP on April 11, 2019, celebrating the ILO’s 100th anniversary. Subsequently, the tripartite committee to drive the implementation of the National Decent Work Plan for Thailand 2019-2021 agreed to extend the implementation period until the end of […]
On November 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the opening speech of the Assistant Minister’s Committee Meeting No. 10/2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Assistant Minister’s Committee, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and the meeting’s attendees have a welcome. The Ministry of Labour was honored to host this meeting at the Ampol Singhakowin Meeting Room, 6th floor, Social Security Office Administration Building, Nonthaburi Province, and online via teleconferencing system. Mr. Suchart said the Ministry of Labour was honored to host this Assistant Minister’s Committee meeting. He said that the meeting is of great importance. This is because the Assistant Minister’s Committee members are considered an important part of considering and evaluating the performance of the Assistant Ministers and recommending measures that are beneficial to the Cabinet of State affairs administration or the Ministers. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses and workers widely throughout the two years that the Labour Minister has been in his role, in which important measures were launched to help the workforce and establishments. For example, in 2021, it launched stationary and […]
On November 24, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to deliver a special speech on “Thai Workers in Condominium-Related Businesses” at the opening ceremony of the seminar on “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023”. The event was organized to drive the country’s real estate business for continuous and sustainable growth. The occasion occurred at the Arnoma Grand Hotel, Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023” seminar was important not only in the real estate business for condominiums but also important to the country’s overall economic system. This is especially for real estate operators of all sizes, gaining insights on the real estate market conditions and future trends. Participants today will receive knowledge and guidance for adjusting their business’s strategic plans to be more effective in aligning with target groups. It also helps to stimulate employment in real estate and related sectors after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Surachai continued that during the COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Labour had policies and measures to […]
On November 19, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to pay a visit to the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference or APEC 2022, organized by the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the committee gave a welcome at the Ministry of Labour’s booth in the press center area, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Mr. Boonchob said that today, he was assigned by the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, to visit the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the APEC meeting. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development organized the activities from November 14 to 19, 2022. The activities aim to promote participation in presenting standardized Thai labour skills to foreigners in this event. It is considered a soft power of Thai people that spreads awareness of Thai art, culture, and identity to foreigners. The services were provided to over 2,000 Thai and foreign press covering news at the APEC meeting in the […]
On October 14, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Investment Subcommittee Meeting No. 6/2022. The meeting took place at the GPF Meeting Room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Bangkok. The meeting considered the approval of the investment management fee. It sought approval for the investment in ordinary shares for the initial public offering (IPO) of I-Tel Corporation PCL and Aurora Design PCL. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 November 2022
On November 13, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, visited and encouraged over 50 employees of Thai wellness massage and spa and staff, who gave demonstrations and provided services to prepare Thai wellness massage and spa activities to support Thai and foreign press correspondents covering the APEC meetings. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and massage staff gave a welcome at the Labour College building, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Boonchob said that Thailand is honoured to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings between November 14 and 19, 2022, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The meetings will help stimulate Thailand’s economy and build Thailand’s reputation on the world stage as well, especially in terms of hospitality, tourism, food, souvenirs, and different services. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development, as a labour skill development agency, will participate in presenting Thai standardized labour skills to foreigners in this event. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has emphasized and given importance to developing such […]
