On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, to congratulate Daily News on its 58th anniversary, starting its 59th year. Ms. Prapin Ruchirawong, Company Director from Si Phraya Printing Co., Ltd., received the flower basket. The occasion took place at the Daily News Building, Lak Si District, Bangkok. Daily News is a daily newspaper reporting general News. It was founded by Mr. Saeng Hetrakul. The inaugural issue was published on March 28, 1964. At that time, it used the newspaper header “The Leading Daily News Era .”The newspaper had 16 pages and was priced at 1.00 Baht. Mr. Praphan Hetrakul is the Executive Editor, and the newspaper is currently using the name “Daily News .”There are between 28-48 pages, and the price is 10.00 Baht per issue. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 March 2022
On March 22, 2022, 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 Phetchaburi Social Security Officer Mrs. Rasamee Sujto, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province, to visit the area to give gifts to build morale insured persons with disabilities in Tha Yang District, Phetchaburi Province. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, is concerned about insured employees with disabilities. Today, she and her team were assigned to visit the area to give gifts to insured persons with disabilities to boost their morale, including their families. The effort follows the “Giving Peace of Mind with MOL 2022 New Year Gifts”. Gifts were presented to Mr. Chamnian Chittan, 58 years, who is an insured person under Section 39. He has disabilities due to a stroke and is unable to help himself. He […]
On March 17, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to chare the opening of the Open House for the Wellness Corporate Nation-Building (Wellness CNB) project. Prof. Dr. Kriengsak Charoenwongsak (Dr. Dan), President of the Nation-Building Institute, gave a lecture on “the Wellness CNB award for sustainable business creation with a model wellness organization.” Over 100 organizations are interested in participating in onsite and online projects. The occasion took place at the Lexus Showroom on Sukhumvit. The Permanent Secretary of Labour commended the Nation-Building Institute and students of the Wellness Entrepreneurship Leadership Program for Nation Creation which gives importance to creating good quality people with the ideology to build the nation. It is the key to driving and creating change in society. He also thanked the National Building Institute and the NBI’s Wellness students who initiated projects that benefit the nation in many ways. This includes the Wellness CNB project that helps promote workers’ quality of life in organizations, which is an important mission of the Ministry of Labour. The Wellness CNB program took place at a time perfectly suited […]
Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, gave opening remarks in training to enhance labour skills, the Impressive Service Creation Course, Class 1/2022. The training will take place from March 16 to 20, 2022, at the Ananya Lipe Hotel Meeting Room, Koh Salai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Satun Province. The Department of Skill Development’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Chalermpong Boonrawd, gave a report. Mr. Natthawat said that the tourism and service industry is one of the key industries that drive the country’s economy. In addition, the government, led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has the policy to increase the capacity of tourism and services. It is an important strategy to generate income for the country. Thailand has many tourist attractions to generate income distributed in all regions and business sectors. Therefore, there are more businesses related to tourism, both directly and indirectly, expanding. Mr. Natthawat continued that the tourism and service industry needs to be revitalized and prepared for the country’s opening to support tourists who will arrive after the COVID-19 situation […]
On March 18, 2022, at 15.30, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the conclusion of the training course for the development of civil servants at the operational/experienced level (finance and accounting officers) of the Ministry of Labour. The training included civil servants at the operational/experienced levels in finance and accounting from the Provincial Labour Office in every province for 76 people. Participants also joined from every department/Social Security Office, with ten people each, for 116 people. The training aims to develop the knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting work related to laws, regulations, audits and strengthen the skills necessary to perform tasks. The occasion occurred at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 18 March 2022
On March 16, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, chaired the commencement of the workshop on the preparation of manpower development plans at the provincial level in the central provinces (including the eastern and western regions) and the southern provinces. The workshop took place from March 16 – 17, 2022, at The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, have the policy to drive the country’s development with wisdom and innovation. Human resource is an important factor in raising the country’s development towards the goals above. The Ministry of Labour, therefore, is assigned to the Department of Skill Development as a Secretary of the National Vocational Training Coordination Subcommittee, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister, in charge of the Ministry of Labour. There is also a subcommittee consisting of representatives of the Employers’ Confederation, the Employees’ Confederation, qualified persons, and committees from all sectors to implement policies, strategies, […]
Labour Minister Mr.Suchart Chomlin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha had traveled to Saudi Arabia on January 25-26 to restore the relationship and to drive cooperation in various fields between the two countries, as well as to push labour labor cooperation so that workers can be dispatched to work in Saudi Arabia as quickly as possible. The Labour Minister has responded to the efforts and has continually accelerated the initiative following a trip to Saudi Arabia. Throughout the past 46 days, the Ministry of Labour has been committed to making continuous progress. Today, a labour agreement has been concluded. On March 15, the Labour Minister assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome Dr. Adnan Abdullah M. Alnuim, Deputy Minister for International Affairs of Saudi Arabia, and delegation on a courtesy call to the Assistant to the Labour Minister which took place at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s […]
On March 16, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs, Police General Dr. Thammasak Wicharaya, chaired the meeting of the Prevention of Forced Labour and Human Trafficking Subcommittee No. 1/2022. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, also joined the occasion. The meeting considered the following: the draft of a manual on the “Standards Operating Procedures (SOP) on Preliminary Screening for Indications/Behaviour of Possible Victims of Forced Labour or Services, and Human Trafficking” under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act B.E. 2551 and amended Section 6/1, and draft regulations for the Coordinating and Supervising Committee on the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Action Plan and Guidelines for Screening, Sorting, Assisting and Protecting the Welfare of Persons Who May Be Victims of Human Trafficking, Forced Labour or Child Labour in Worst Forms B.E. … The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 March 2022
On March 14, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, to lead the Saudi Arabian Academic Delegation on the occasion of their visit to Thailand from March 12 to 16. The visit was to attend an academic conference on recruitment between the Thai Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia. They observed Halal cooking classes and preparation for establishing a training center and labour skill assessment center in hotel service, room service, and Halal food preparation. The occasion took place at the training institute at the Bazaar Hotel Bangkok, which aims to prepare Thai workers before working in Saudi Arabia. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and staff, joined to welcome. Mr. Prateep said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha has the policy to send Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Labour has responded to the policy. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to prepare […]
On March 14, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the training course commencement for the development of civil servants at the professional level (financial and accounting officers) of the Ministry of Labour. The occasion occurred at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. The training aims to develop the potential of civil servants at the operational/experienced level who are finance and accounting officers of the Ministry of Labour to have knowledge and understanding in finance and accounting. This involves laws, regulations, audits, and building the necessary skills. The training starts today until March 18, 2022, for a total of 5 days or 31 hours of training. It targets civil servants at operational/professional levels in finance and accounting from the Provincial Labour Office in every province for 76 people. Participants also joined from every department/Social Security Office, with ten people each, for 116 people. Mr. Boonchob said that everyone who attended this training has fully set up and applied the speakers’ knowledge to the best of their ability to implement in their work. The training will drive them to […]
The Ministry of Labour responded to the Prime Minister’s policy and teamed up with private enterprises to implement a project to promote the employment of people with disabilities for 2022, creating job opportunities for people with disabilities and generating over 600 million Baht. On March 1, 2022, at the Santi Maitri Building, Government Houses, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led the Ministry of Labour’s executives, employers from the private sector, and persons with disabilities to participate in the Social Disability Employment Promotion Project 2022. They met with Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, to express gratitude for the project that promotes people with disabilities to have jobs and builds social equality. Deputy Prime Minister General Anupong Paojinda, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian, and the committee joined the occasion. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, give importance to driving the country towards […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s concern for the Thai people residing in Ukraine amid the tension between Ukraine and Russia. The Prime Minister has closely monitored the situation and cares for all Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has asked Thai workers working in Ukraine to be vigilant and closely monitor the situation, information, and news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for prompt preparations. If there is an emergency, it is necessary to evacuate back to Thailand. Workers must strictly follow the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment can assist with the fund to help job seekers working abroad. The fund can help Thai workers who have experienced suffering, including if Thai workers who are members of the fund encounter problems and must return to Thailand due to war, unrest, natural disasters, or pandemic. The official announcement of the respective countries has also included working abroad following the law. Mr. Suchart said that 139 Thai workers […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the COVID-19 situation had impacted the country’s tourism and service sectors, which are an important source of income. But at the same time, the export sector with over 2 million workers in 4 sectors has grown, namely in food, medical equipment, automotive and electronic parts, which is the result of implementing the Factory Sandbox project by the Ministry of Labour, following government policy. It has supported export businesses on continuous employment, and entrepreneurs can continue their business. This reflects the success of the Factory Sandbox project, which is a government policy under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry to carry out such projects with “Economics and Public Health principles.” The projects carried out COVID-19 testing and treatment in 12 provinces for 730 enterprises, 349,016 employees, including carrying COVID-19 vaccinations for 112,746 employees […]
On February 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to chair the meeting to clarify the management of foreign workers of the three nationalities. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies. The meeting aims to create knowledge and understanding on implementing work management guidelines for foreigners of the three nationalities. The program will broadcast on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 15.05 to 16.00 hours on the NBT channel. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 February 2022
On February 22, 2022, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, spoke about the progress of payment under the insured persons’ compensation program for people in entertainment businesses and self-employed people, such as singers, musicians, and artists in entertainment places affected by government measures. Most recently, she received a report from the Social Security Office that, at present, the amount of compensation transferred to the said group has reached 116,755 people, totaling 583,775,000 Baht (as of February 18, 2022). Mrs. Thienrat continued that people haven’t received the fund due to several reasons. Most of them are caused because the recipient’s PromptPay account has not been linked to their ID card number, followed by closed accounts and no accounts. As a result, insured persons have not received compensation. Therefore, she reiterated that insured persons who are entitled to the compensation have registered but have not received the compensation to quickly check their bank account on whether their PromptPay has been linked with their ID card number or not. If the account is not linked, she urged the insured persons to quickly do […]
On February 4, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to observe service activities booths of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province at the auditorium of the Khao Kho District Office, Phetchabun Province, Deputy Governor of Phetchabun Province, Mr. Chatchawan Benjasiriwong, senior executives from the Ministry of Labour and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province also participated in this event. In the visit, they observed the activity booths of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province consisting of a project to resolve occupational issues, met with labour volunteers establishments participating in the project to promote and maintain employment of SMEs, and met Thai workers returning to work in Saudi Arabia. They also observed the establishment of productivity enhancement projects and the promotion of the welfare of good workers following the sufficiency economy philosophy. They also visited insured persons with disabilities who passed vocational training from the rehabilitation center, presented the products, and met with encouraging Section 40 insured persons in Phetchabun Province. Mr. Suchart said that today, he was […]
