On January 25, 2022, at 16.00 hours, according to the local time in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. Both parties normalized relations between the two kingdoms. They stressed the importance of promoting friendly relations and opening a new era of relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Thailand attaches great importance to friendly relations with Saudi Arabia. Thailand and Saudi Arabia considered cooperation and mutual intentions to restore friendship and friendly relations, including completely normalizing diplomatic relations. This historic achievement results from a long-standing effort at various levels by both parties to restore trust and friendly relations between them. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin paid a courtesy call and held bilateral discussions with Ahmad Sulaiman AL Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, to strengthen labour cooperation. The occasion took place at the King Saud Guest Palace, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Suchart said that from the discussions in this, both Thailand and Saudi Arabia had a consensus to accelerate cooperation in the future, as soon as possible, as it will bring great […]
On January 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area meet insured persons with disabilities in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mrs. Wantana Natthaphunwat, Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Social Security Officer Mrs. Sukanya Chabbang and Head of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Social Security Office Ms. Kanthamanee Kuncharamani, Mayor of Hua Hin City Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province joined the visit as well. Mrs. Thiwalrat 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, is concerned for insured persons who have experienced accidents or unsafe environments at work, causing them disabilities. They also give importance to taking care of the insured persons closely in every aspect. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is ready […]
On January 20, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, to visit the area and encourage insured persons under Section 33 to get their third jab (booster dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine at Section 33 Insured Persons Vaccination Center at Guts Investigations Security Guard Co., Ltd., Phra Khanong Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok. In this regard, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Social Security Office’s Inspector-Generals Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin and Director of the Social Security Office Area 12, Mr. Pornthep Siripaiboon, attended the visit as well. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, has the policy to provide health care and safety for workers, employees, and insured persons, focusing on the third dose (booster dose) of the vaccine to build immunity and reduce the severity of all types of variants, including the Omicron variant. Today, the Labour […]
On January 19, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting No. 1/2022 via electronic media at the meeting room of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the report on the improvement of the list of hazardous chemicals, amounting to 1,516 items according to the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s announcement. It also discussed improvements to the action plan for 2022, including the digital technology management plan of the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Public Organization) for 2022 and the first quarter operating results. ——————— Division of Public Relations 19 January 2022
On January 19, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong recorded an online seminar for Siamrath Daily Newspaper, stepping into their 72nd year. The seminar was given on opening the plan to revitalize Thailand. The occasion occurred at the special lounge, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. It will be broadcasted on January 21, 2022, from 13.00 to 16.30 hours, via Facebook LIVE, on Siamrath. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 19 January 2022
On January 19, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Education Minister Ms. Treenut Thienthong presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Promotion of Education and Employment for Students and Workers of All Levels. The occasion occurred at the Ratchawanlop Conference Room, Ratchawanlop Building, Ministry of Education, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, 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 Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and executives from the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Education also joined the occasion. After the signing ceremony, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin 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, has the policy to promote the development of professional skills and to employment. It […]
On January 17, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong joined the Sustainable Development (SD) Board of Director’s Meeting No. 1/2022 via the electronic system at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Meeting Room, 7th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting monitored the progress of the mission-driven action of the responsible agencies and coordinated the principles of driving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets. It also acknowledged the implementation of Thailand’s SDG Roadmap, the Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2021, considered improvements to sub-committees and working groups under the Sustainable Development Committee, including guidelines for driving the country’s sustainable development goals in the next phase. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting. —————————— Division of Public Relations 17 January 2022
On January 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the 19th National Labour Development Advisory Council Meeting No. 1/2022 (16th time) via electronic media at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted a discussion about organizing a seminar to listen to the opinions on the achievement assessment of the National Administrative Reform Council No. 47. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 13 January 2022
On January 10, 2022, from 15.00 to 16.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, gave a live interview on the “Clear Cut, Chud Jane” program via electronic system. He spoke about the issues on tackling human trafficking to push Thailand up to Tier 2 on the NBT television channel. Khun Nuntiya Chittasophawadi was the host of the program. The occasion took place from his office on the 8th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————— Division of Public Relations 10 January 2022
On January 10, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the determination of wage rates according to skill standards for three groups and 16 occupations and the appointment of a subcommittee to consider the provincial minimum wage rate. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 27, 2021, at 10.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the ‘spin-the-wheel’ event. The Ministry of Labour’s executives witnessed the awarding of ‘lucky labour cards’ for 2021, the Thai Red Cross Society lottery, by the Ministry of Labour. The revenue will be offered to Her Royal Highness, Director of the Thai Red Cross Society, Phaetayapat Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital. The awards were as follows: 1st Prize for a total of 1 prize; an All-New MG5 car, awarded to ticket number 40373 2nd Prize for a total of 1 prize; a 5-baht gold necklace, awarded to ticket number 12012 3rd Prize for a total of 6 prizes; 1-baht gold necklace, awarded to ticket numbers 11950, 16427, 16609, 24344, 32951, 46050 4th Prize for a total of 40 prizes; 1-salung gold necklaces (awarded to tickets ending in 019). Winners can take the tickets, together with their ID card, to receive the prize from December 28, 2021, to March 26, 2022, from 09.00 to 16.00 hours. Winners can contact the Ministry of Labour’s Office of the Permanent Secretary, 4th floor, Ministry of Labour, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok, […]
Today (December 17, 2021) at 09.00 hours, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined as witnesses the signing of the memorandum of handing over some parts of the “Benjakitti” forest park phase 2 and 3, between the Royal Thai Army and the Treasury Department, and the Treasury Department and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. The Royal Thai Army has completed the construction of construction site one, which has an area of approximately 160 rai, one ngan, 76 square wa. The representatives of all three units consisted of 1) the Royal Thai Army, General Siripoj Rampaikul, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Royal Thai Army, 2) the Treasury Department, Mr. Praphas Kong-iad, Director-General of the Treasury Department, and 3) Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Khachit Chatchavanich, Permanent Secretary of the BMA. The three parties signed the memorandum of handing over and receiving some parts of the “Benjakitti” forest park phase 2 and 3. The Prime Minister handed over a letter of authorization to use the royal property to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 December 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the event that appeared in the news about the Ministry of Finance ordering the revocation of the company’s non-life insurance business license from The One Insurance Public Company Limited and that the company is preparing to lay off over 300 employees in all branches across the country. In this regard, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayut Chan-ocha have expressed concern for the employees of the said company and instructed the Ministry of Labour to take care of the employees to receive benefits and protection under the law. Therefore, he ordered the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3 to urgently examine the information at the head office of The One Insurance Public Company Limited to listen to employees’ issues and clarify the benefits that employees will receive from being laid off. They also spread awareness to apply as an insured person under Section 39 for people who want to continue to use social security rights. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, added that from the events, the employer is obliged to notify the Social Security Office of the […]
On December 16, 2021, at 15.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong received goods from Ms. Sirisara Ongtilanont from Restor Asia Company Limited. The donation included 150 thermometers, 12,000 tubes of alcohol gel, 500 packs of mask filters, and 100 gallons of disinfectant spray in 1-liter bottles. The occasion took place at the front of the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th Floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On December 16, 2021, at 11.00 hours, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, received a letter from the representative employee group of Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd. to follow up on the progress of the amendment to the employee benefits payment regulations and the payment schedule for the compensation fund. The group had applied for government assistance as the company had closed the business. The issues presented included following up on the progress and the payment schedule for the Employee Welfare Fund and compensation amounting to 242,689,872.71 Baht. They had filed the request to the government for consideration in supporting the employees by asking the government to pay the employees first and get the money back from the employer later. The group also asked the officer to prosecute the employer to not set an example for other employers. They also followed up on the progress in considering the central budget to take care and employee benefits at 30 times the daily minimum wage before the new year. Approximately 50 people attended the rally at the Ministry of Labour’s Gate 3. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of […]
On December 16, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives welcomed Ms. Géraldine Ansart, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), on a courtesy call to the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The occasion took place over teleconference at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting discussed and exchanged ideas and joint actions between the Ministry of Labour and the IOM to provide protection and assistance to migrant workers during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. The IOM presented projects to continue with the Ministry of Labour, namely the Regional Guidelines on Fair Recruitment and Responsible Businesses to Eliminate Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons of Member States under the Bali Process (Cambodia and Thailand Cooperation), the Corporate Responsibility in Eliminating Slavery and Trafficking (CREST) and the Program to Mitigate Poverty through Safe Migration, Skill Development, and Employment in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand (PROMISE Project). The IOM commended the Ministry of Labour for providing fair and non-discriminatory protection to migrant workers, including providing welfare and timely protection during the COVID-19 outbreak. On this occasion, […]
