On August 10, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, and Safety Officers Capt. Thanawat Opasjaruroj, Mr. Pongpreeda Thongsuek, and Ms. Prapassorn Yodsri as representatives for the live interview on the People’s Station program. They spoke about the impact of the issuance of the Royal Decree Prescribing Controlled Science and Technology Professions (No. 2), B.E. 2565. Mr. Theeradej Ngamlue and Ms. Thidarat Anantarakitti were the MCs of the interview, which took place at the Thai PBS television station. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On August 5, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area to give compensation to the dependents of the insured person who died from an accident on the U-turn bridge, where a cement sheet fell on the construction worker of the Department of Highways in Rama 2 Road. The occasion took place at the Sai Temple, Soi Ekachai 23, Chom Thong District, Bangkok. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prwit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, were concerned about the incident at the U-turn bridge, where a cement sheet fell on construction workers at the work site on Rama 2 Road on July 31. The incident caused two fatalities and two injuries. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office was instructed to speed up the remedies process for the employees of the Department of Highways involved in the accident, ensuring the employees receive their legal entitlement urgently. Yesterday, the Labour […]
On August 4, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of the insured persons who died from a U-turn overpass cement sheet falling onto a construction worker, an employee of the Department of Highways in the Rama 2 Road area, at the 3rd Bridge Construction and Reconstruction Center, Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Suchart said that from the incident, the U-turn bridge beam in front of Vibharam Samut Sakhon Hospital, Rama 2 Road, closed for renovation, fell on top of a car on July 31, causing one death and one injury. Mr. Chatchai Sirimart was the person who was injured and was admitted to Samut Sakhon Hospital. His symptoms are improving, and the doctor has allowed him to return home. The employee will be entitled to actual medical expenses until the end of the treatment. […]
On July 26, 2022, at 13.45 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, gave a special lecture on “The direction of Thai worker’s development in the 5G era”. He spoke about the trend of Thai industries that will benefit from the workforce digital skills classification framework, guidelines for developing workers’ digital skills, and the plan to develop a training model with digital technology by the Department of Skill Development. He participated in the panel discussion on “The trend of employment amid the fragile economic situation and how businesses should adapt .” Fifty business owners who are members of the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry attended the special lecture, brainstormed, and shared opinions on adapting to economic and social changes. The occasion took place at the Panorama Room 1, 14th floor, The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On July 21, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to receive canned fish products from Khun Sarun Rattanarungruangchai, General Manager, and Mr. Panwadee Chaisayan, Assistant Sales Manager, of Thai Union Group PCL. They received 10,000 cans at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The donation was given to the Ministry of Labour to help fellow workers and the general public affected by COVID-19. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin thanked the management of Thai Union Group, who has always cooperated well with the government and the Ministry of Labour. Today, they have supported canned fish products, which are ready-to-eat foods. The products delivered to the Ministry of Labour today will be delivered to help workers who have suffered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to help alleviate the cost and create morale in the fight against the COVID-19 situation to overcome the situation together. […]
On July 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Ms. Pannika Luangsuri, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Prakan Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of insured persons who died while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole at a condominium in the Bangna area. The occasion took place at the Dan Samrong Temple, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Suchart said that the employees in the incident were building technicians of Bangkok Management Realty Co., Ltd., who lost consciousness while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole under the condominium. The incident on July 19 caused the death of three people and injured one person. Yesterday, he assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General to lead the task force and departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect the accident scene and support the injured employee. The employee injured in the […]
On July 6, 2022, Nakhon Pathom Labour Officer Ms. Yupin Mooljantha assigned Senior Labour Academic Ms. Supawadee Paksang and Labour Academic Ms. Ratchaporn Silpakajorn to inspect the prevention and suppression of human trafficking in labour and restriction of illegal foreign workers in the area of Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Representatives of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Pathom Province and relevant agencies inspected three companies, namely (1) Antique trading, by Ms. Orawan Klinnamuang, located at No. 5, Moo 3, Sam Ngam Subdistrict, Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The company has three workers, all Myanmar workers, comprising two men and one woman. (2) Antique trading, by Mr. Wichai Khopthong, located at No. 85/1, Moo 3, Sam Ngam Subdistrict, Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The company has nine workers, all Myanmar workers, comprising seven men and two women. (3) Nuntakri 2019 Co., Ltd. (branch 1), located at No. 11/2, Moo 11, Sam Ngam Subdistrict, Don Tum District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The company has 14 workers, whereby six are Thai, comprising four men and two women. There are 8 Myanmar workers, comprising […]
On July 5, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Social Security Office’s Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Natchanon Wattanayanont, and the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General Mr. Phatharawut Pursalah, to join the meeting to discuss the transition of COVID-19 into an endemic disease. Secretary-General of the National Security Council, General Supot Malaniyom, as the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration director, presided over the event at the Wichitwathakan Meeting Room, Office of the National Security Council, Government Houses. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 6 July 2022
Today (July 4, 2022), at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, recorded an interview on the”Kuy Tam Kao” program about the Ministry of Labour’s support for over 89 JSL employees after being laid off. The interview took place via ZOOM at the Labour Minister’s meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The interview will be broadcasted today at 21.15 hours on Channel 9 MCOT HD. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 4 July 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Phayao Provincial Labour Office, led by Phayao Provincial Labour Officer Ms. Kamolwan Boonyuen, along with the staff of the Phayao Provincial Labour Office, organized a project to honour H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. Labour volunteers joined together in a volunteer project to develop the hometown of Phayao province for the 2022 fiscal year. They joined with activities to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother’s 90th birthday on August 12, 2022, under the “vegetable gardening activities following the sufficiency economy philosophy project.” Heads of government agencies and officers of departments under the Ministry of Labour in Phayao Province, together with subdistrict level labour volunteers from Dok Khamtai District, participated in the activity, totaling 30 people. Today, Thai coriander, eggplant, white cabbage, Chinese morning glory, and long bean seeds were distributed at Ban Suan Nang Phong Sri Kob Kham, Don Si Chum Subdistrict Labour Volunteers, No. 201, Moo 10, Don Si Chum Subdistrict, Dok Kham Tai District, Phayao Province.
On June 14, 2022, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Computer System Management and Procurement Committee Meeting No. 5/2022 at the Tien Atchakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting discussed the project for procurement of computer equipment for the 2022 fiscal year (Social Security Office). The meeting also considered the project for procurement of computer equipment by using the central budget for the 2022 fiscal year (Department of Skill Development) and the project for procuring computer equipment for the 2023 fiscal year (Social Security Office). ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 June 2022
On June 14, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, welcomed Mr. Graeme Buckley, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao People’s Democratic Republic, for a meeting to introduce new projects on resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains. The meeting also discussed the Department of Labour’s policies on promoting supply chains that support more inclusivity and decent work sustainably to ensure that no one is left behind. It also covered current operations and the scope of cooperation under the project, including mechanisms to drive projects in various forms, such as the Project Advisory Committee or the working group. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 June 2022
On June 9, 2022, at 14.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to participate in a press conference on policy-driven cooperation and guidelines for reforming the primary care system in Bangkok (Big rock 1) under the Ending Pandemics through Innovation: EP1 program to prepare and support the epidemic situation at the national level and emerging diseases. The initiative will result in a concrete drive. It will lead to upgrading access to essential health services and improving the quality of medical care for people to have sustainable safety and health security by adhering to public service as the center. The meeting took place at the Buddy Oriental Riverside Hotel, Nonthaburi Province. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that there are currently 3,604,602 insured persons in Bangkok, most of whom are enrolled in 100-bed or more service establishments, where the connection with the primary care unit is still lacking. During the COVID-19 situation, referrals of infected insured persons to the service unit were very difficult due to a lack of connection or pre-referral […]
On May 20, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Noriyuki Kitasato, President of Aishin Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., and his team, on meeting the Labour Minister to receive a certificate for the blue factory establishment through the the “Factory Sandbox Project.” The certificate was awarded to Aishin Corporation, a subsidiary of automobile manufacturers. At present, there are ten affiliated companies and 14 affiliated companies in Thailand, with 13,129 employees. On this occasion, the Labour Minister also received 2,000 bags of rice weighing 5kg each from the company’s representatives. The donation is to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviate suffering. This is beneficial to the workforce, an important part of driving Thailand’s business and economy. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), and Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, joined the meeting at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart […]
On May 18, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health’s Board of Directors meeting No. 5/2022 via Zoom. The meeting considered, for example, the issuance of regulations on assistance to directors, executives, and workers who are accused or prosecuted for performing their duties and (draft) regulations of the Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health’s on the criteria, methods, and conditions for granting funds and supporting projects related to the promotion of occupational safety, health, and working environment B.E. …. It also considered the organization of the National Occupational Safety and Health Fair No. 34 for 2022. The meeting took place at the office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On May 12, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview with the TOP NEWS Talk program on the Social Security Act (No. ..) B.E.…… The interview will be broadcast on Monday, May 16, 2022, at 22.35 hours on TOP NEWS 77, Facebook TOP NEWS, and Line TOP NEWS. The occasion took place at the Thana City Country Club, Samut Prakan Province. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 12 May 2022
