On December 15, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the Social Security Academic Conference for 5 Regions 2022 (Northeastern Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System. He gave a special lecture, “Policy for development and upgrading the workforce’s lives.” The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province, Mr. Nitiphat Leelaert, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Udon Thani Province gave a welcome at the Centara Hotel and Convention Center, Udon Thani Province. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, said that throughout the past, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has moved forward to restore the economy, despite various crises. The domestic economy is showing signs of continuous recovery from government spending stimulus measures, especially in the region. It reflects the effectiveness of government measures to solve the problem comprehensively and to the point. In addition, the government has […]
On December 15, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the Ministry of Labour’s opening ceremony, jointly driving the Zero Tolerance & Clean Thailand project. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, government officials, and officials also joined the occasion at the meeting room on the 5th floor Ministry of Labour. Mr. Boonchob said that the government has important development goals to change the government based on the principle of “the government of the people for the people and the common good.” It aims to Adjust the work culture to focus on achievements, common interests, modernization, and readiness to adapt to keep up with the changing world. It also focuses on openness and interconnectedness and provides opportunities for all sectors to participate to meet the needs of the people conveniently, quickly, and transparently. To do so, all sectors in society must jointly instill honesty and frugality values and create a sense of refusal not to tolerate corruption or misconduct. The Ministry of Labour, as a government agency that must drive such goals to achieve tangible results, must lead using […]
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 […]
On December 9, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, to attend the Eastern Special Development Zone Executive Subcommittee Meeting No. 4/2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Supattanapong Phanmeechaow, as Chairman of the Eastern Special Development Zone Executive Subcommittee, presided over the meeting at Meeting Room 2, 15th floor, Energy Complex, Building B, Ministry of Energy. The meeting discussed operations in the Eastern Special Development Zone in various areas, including expanding the establishment and operation of recreational activities in the Special Economic Development Zone’s Eastern Aviation City (EECa), the appointment of a committee to supervise the development of U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City, the EEC Business Center and the Smart City Project Request for extension of tax measures to support personnel development for Industry 4.0 and Audit Committee Charter.
On December 8, 2022, at 17.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to greet Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who traveled to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2022 Red Cross Fair and observes the booths and activities of various agencies at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Shop, Lumphini Park. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to attend the reception and present items to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on such occasions. The occasion took place at the pavilion in front of the Public Library, Lumphini Park, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. For this year’s Red Cross event, the Thai Red Cross Society has scheduled the event under the concept of “Nine Decades under Her Majesty Honoring the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” The fair will be held between December 8 and 18, 2022, […]
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 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 26, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave an opening speech at the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand’s Annual General Meeting No/ 15/2022. Chairman of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, Mr. Manit Promkarikul, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have welcome at the meeting room at D Varee Jomtien Beach Pattaya Hotel, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to developing the quality of life for workers. The Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand is considered one of the mechanisms that will drive the automotive industry forward. In the past, the organization’s executive committee and members have jointly managed the work in harmony and unison, promoting the organization’s rapid growth in only 15 years. It operates based on good labour relations, collaborates with the Ministry of Labour and government agencies in various projects and activities, and is considered a good role […]
On November 20, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the activity to deliver the royal portrait of Street Art King Bhumibol Project, The Art of Love and Faith, King Bhumibol the Great. Naval Commander Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Chonburi Provincial Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, President of the ‘Yung Mee Rao Foundation,’ Mr. Chayathorn Thanaworachet, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province and representatives of relevant agencies joined the welcoming at the badminton building area, Royal Thai Navy, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour 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 Ministry of Labour has given importance to the project that shows loyalty and appreciation to his Majesty the King and the Royal Institution to create solidarity and unity among […]
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 15, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, provided compensation in the case of loss of income and loss of organs due to work to Mr. Nattaphon Dechkessarin, an employee who had an accident while driving a car where he crashed into a construction line in Samut Sakhon Province. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Mr. Nattaphon Detketsarin, 41, is an employee who is a driver of Chokomorn Logistics Co., Ltd., a freight forwarding business located at No. 502/541 Soi Dechatungka 1, Dechatungka Road, Sikan Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok. He was involved in an accident when a truck crashed into a concrete block of a construction site on Rama 2 Road near the bridge over Tha Chalom River, Samut Sakhon Province. The accident caused him to lose his right leg at knee level. The incident occurred on May 31, 2022. After the incident, the relatives of Mr. Nattaphon negotiated compensation for the accident with the contractor. They requested 500,000 Baht in compensation, but […]
On November 15, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the “Healthy Air Forum 2022” opening ceremony. President of the Indoor Air Quality Promotion Association, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradipat Pongkiatkul reported the event’s objective at the Grand Ballroom, 5th floor, Grand Center Point Hotel, Terminal 21 Bangkok. Mr. Boonchob said indoor air pollution is a major global environmental and health problem. Most of the population lives inside houses or buildings rather than in outdoor spaces. In Thailand, buildings are being built rapidly, with residential buildings looking more modern and beautiful. At the same time, indoor air quality problems persist, such as dust, temperature, humidity, and poor ventilation, causing mould, bacteria, and carbon dioxide accumulation, which affects both the short and long-term health of residents and building occupants. Illnesses that it can lead to include Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), allergies and pneumonia caused by different types of fungi, and the common cold caused by exposure to humidity. The effects are a serious problem, and the initiation of gathering experts, academics, and knowledgeable people from the public […]
On November 10, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit and support the Baisi occupation group at Khwan Chai Naka Port, Bueng Kan Province. The Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, the Bueng Kan Provincial Labour Officer, and chairperson of the group gave a welcome at the Baisi occupation group, Kwan Chai Naka Pier, Bueng Khong Long District Bueng Kan Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that as the COVID-19 situation has eased, the tourism sector has begun to recover. Therefore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has a policy for the Ministry of Labour to accelerate the promotion of occupations in various areas within the tourism sector, to encourage employment, equip people with skills, jobs, a stable careers, and income, following the government’s policy. Today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her and her team to visit and encourage the Baisi occupation group at Khwan Chai Naka Port, Bueng Kan Province. From speaking with the group members, the homeworker group currently has 13 members. The members earn an […]
On November 10, 2022, at 15.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the working group meeting to consider promoting the status of labour graduates to government staff no. 1/2022. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and relevant agencies under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the guidelines for preparing the new government employee rate framework. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 November 2022
