The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, reported that on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. This year, the Ministry of Labour’s Volunteer Spirit Administrative Center supported the Royal Volunteer Activities on “National Father’s Day” between December 3 to 5, 2022, in four areas of Bangkok, in remembrance of His Majesty The Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on the occasion of the National Father’s Day, December 5, 2022. Mr. Suchart continued that for the activities, he had assigned agencies under the Ministry of Labour to support activities throughout the three days in all four areas of Bangkok as follows: The first place was at the Residence of the Royal Courtiers in 904 Kiakkai, Dusit District, whereby the Nonthaburi Skill Development Office organized six activities including DIY bag painting, woodworking, mobile phone holder making, decoupage, krajood bag making, DIY, tissue box making and stone ornaments making, and the Bangkok Office of Labour Protection and Welfare Area 8, gave away consumer goods. The second place was at the Tha […]
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 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, welcomed the World Bank’s Social Protection & Labor Sector Manager for East Asia and Pacific Region, Mr. Yasser El-Gammal and committee, to discuss and exchange views on the ongoing cooperation between the World Bank and the Ministry of Labour in conjunction with the presentation of the study results on migrant workers in Thailand. The meeting took place at the Treethep 2 Conference Room, 14th floor, Department of Employment. The discussion topics consisted of presenting the results of an analytical study on “Understanding the Current Status of Migration of Myanmar Workers to Thailand,” a key presence in the ongoing World Development Report 2023, and a discussion and exchange of views on future research projects the research team will undertake on “Understanding the Needs of Thai Employers.”
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 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, visited and encouraged trainees in the petroleum industry’s labour competency enhancement project to drive the economy and restore relations with Saudi Arabia. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, Managing Director of MPC Future Co., Ltd., Mr. Nipatsin Yimyam, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads from government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province and trainees, joined the welcoming at MPC Future Co., Ltd., Songkhla Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to and has a policy to continuously push for international labour cooperation. On January 25 – 26, 2022, he visited Saudi Arabia to restore relations, negotiate, and discuss opportunities for Thai workers to travel to work in Saudi Arabia, which was well received. Saudi Arabia requires over eight million foreign workers. On November 18, 2022, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud visited Thailand for the APEC 2022 meetings and discussed the labour issue. From […]
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 November 18, 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 the Ministry of Labour’s executives to visit 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. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that today, she was assigned by the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, to travel together with the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson to visit the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the APEC Meeting. The Department of Skills Development has brought the art of Thai wellness massage and spa activities, a soft power of Thai people. It is a way to showcase Thailand’s unique identity and creates participation in presenting standardized Thai labour skills to foreigners to absorb the art of Thai massage. The […]
On November 16, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid 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. Suchart said that today, he and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid a visit to the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the APEC meeting. This week marks an important moment for Thailand as the host of the APEC meeting. In addition to the leaders from the APEC economic area attending the meeting, there are groups of followers and press from around the world to cover the news. On the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Labour Minister assigned the Department of Skill Development to bring the art of Thai wellness massage and spa activities to the convention center to create participation in presenting […]
On November 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about Thailand, which was honoured to host the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings between November 14 and 19 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The Ministry of Labour assigned the Department of Skill Development to join a booth to organize the Thai wellness massage and spa activities to support Thai and international press covering news of the APEC meeting, including thousands of delegates from economic zones attending the event. 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. Today, the Labour Minister assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to visit and inspect the massage services for Thai and foreign press covering news of the APEC meeting on the first day. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, said that from […]
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 […]
On November 12, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit and encourage the participants in the wall painting activity in the Street Art King Bhumibol Project, The Art of Love and Faith, King Bhumibol the Great. Commander of the Submarine and Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Pongsak Somboon, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads of government agencies in Chonburi Province, volunteer workers in the area, and the Navy, welcomed the visiting committee the badminton building wall, Naval Fleet, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that the Ministry of Labour has collaborated with the Top News television station and the ‘Yung Mee Rao Foundation’ in the Street Art King Bhumibol Project by the Royal Sculpture Drawing Team of King Rama IX, with ‘Kru Ally’ as the lead of the team. The collaboration jointly pushed the dream of seeing the image of King Rama IX throughout the country. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has given importance to the project that shows loyalty and appreciation to his Majesty the […]
On November 6, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined in honour and gave a keynote speech at the 44/2022 Annual General Meeting of the DENSO Labour Union of Thailand. The President of the DENSO Thailand Labour Union, Mr. Kittisak Athisakulsub, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have a welcome. The occasion took place at the Community Hall of Ban Suan Municipality, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to improving workers’ quality of life, as they play an important role in driving and developing the country. During the COVID-19 situation, everyone was a part of moving and joining forces to move forward and overcome the situation. The government’s Ministry of Labour took various measures to support employers and employees in many areas. For example, in 2021, it launched proactive COVID-19 testing in factories to create employee immunity so that the private sector could continue operating. The efforts tested 409,972 […]
On October 27, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the 42nd Home & Condo Expo opening ceremony. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant agencies also joined the occasion at Hall 5, Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said it had been known that, over time, the three main associations of the country’s real estate industry are the Thai Condominium Association, the Thai Real Estate Association, and the Housing Business Association. The three associations are an important force from the private sector, involved in the integration of real estate business and the drive of the overall national economy to expand and grow continuously and sustainably. The Home & Condo Expo is an important event not only for the real estate business but also important to the overall country’s economic system. Houses are still considered the fourth factor in living. The event is the largest housing expedition, with large, medium, and small real estate businesses coming together to offer a variety of projects to exhibit. The event allows consumers and the general public to buy a home, which is one of the […]
On October 24, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit the area, to monitor the flooding situation and give encouragement to flood victims at Phikun Thong Temple in Phikun Thong Subdistrict, Tha Chang District, Singburi Province. Provincial governors, heads of government agencies involved, labour volunteers, and community members in the area welcomed the delegation. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office had taken care of the benefits of insured persons under Section 33 affected by natural disasters, such as floods, and workplaces/factories or houses in the area announced by the government. Such insured persons received compensation for lack of income in case of unemployment due to an emergency, with support of 50 percent of wages not exceeding 15,000 Baht for a maximum of 180 days. The support is aligned with the policy of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is concerned about the people affected by the floods. Therefore, all government agencies were instructed to […]
On October 19, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Sergeant Major Yossingh Liamlert, to visit the area to give gifts to insured persons injured from an accident where a passenger van crashed into the back of a 6-wheel truck, including insured persons who had given birth. Chachoengsao Provincial Social Security Officer, Ms. Narumon Boonmee, Phanom Sarakham Police Station Superintendent, Police Colonel Somchai Muangyai, and Director of Phanom Sarakham Hospital, Dr. Urai Silpakitkosol, joined the visit which took place at the Phanom Sarakham Hospital, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province. On this occasion, Sergeant Major Yossingh gave words of encouragement to the insured persons and assigned the Provincial Social Security Office to provide the entitled benefits to the insured persons. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, also expressed his concern and shared his encouragement to the families of the insured persons who suffered from the accident. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is ready to take care of the insured persons so that […]
