The Ministry of Labour organized the Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 ceremony, awarding three organizations for the best workforce management system for 2021, committed to promoting a good quality of life for their employees. The companies are a model for organizational development and received a royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. On September 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 ceremony, which took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said the award ceremony was held for the fifth consecutive year to award organizations with the best workforce management system. The award comprises three trophies from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for large, medium, and small enterprises that have been recognized as organizations that are committed to managing their workforce following the standards in all three areas, including the Thai labour standards, employee relations and welfare, and occupational safety, health, and working environment. The award is given to honour such organizations, for the mutual pride by both […]
On September 13, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 6/2021 to consider the guidelines for importing foreign workers through the MoU amid the COVID-19 pandemic and extending the operating hours of the Myanmar Workers Temporary Data Collection Center (TDCC). Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotikasathian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting. Mr. Suchart revealed that the COVID-19 situation in Thailand must be monitored continuously. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, therefore assigned the Ministry of Labour, the Immigration Office, the Department of Provincial Administration, the Public Health Office, and other related agencies to work together to control the pandemic, while driving […]
On September 9, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattraporn Samantarat, to join the 17th Senior Labour Officials Meeting (SLOM) via teleconference at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting acknowledged the results of the half-plan evaluation of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Work Plan for 2016 – 2020, the results of the ASEAN Master Plan 2025, the results of the draft regional action plan for implementation on the ASEAN Declaration on Children Rights in the Context of Migration in ASEAN, the progress on the implementation of the ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework and the draft ASEAN Declaration on Promoting Competitiveness, Resilience, and Agility of Workers for the Future of Work. This edition will be a document during the 38th ASEAN Summit in October 2021 under Brunei Darussalam as the ASEAN Chairperson. ———————————————– Division of Public Relations 9 September 2021
On September 9, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area to present a certificate of appreciation to the private sector for their contributions in providing facilities and hospitals in the social security network for supporting medical personnel in the COVID-19 vaccinations to Section 33 insured persons, to stop the pandemic from spreading to factories and establishments. The visit also aimed to boost morale and encouragement among insured persons, medical personnel, civil servants, and agencies’ staff under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Pathom. The occasion took place at the Dharma Practice Building in Honor of the 84th Anniversary of Maharaja, Wat Rai Khing, Rai Khing Subdistrict, Sampran District. Nakhon Pathom Deputy Governor Mr. Apinan Phuakphong, along with a team of the five labour leaders in Nakhon Pathom Province, the Director of Sampran Hospital, and related agencies, joined to give a welcoming. Nakhon Pathom province has 242,726 Section 33 insured persons, whereby 15,000 people have been allocated vaccines since July 22, 2021. In this regard, two vaccination service points […]
On September 8, 2021, at 16.45 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol represented the Labour Minister, participating in the discussion at the 5th International Conference for Building a Nation, which took place in an online meeting format. Over 1,000 people attended, including important figures from the public and private sectors and scholars in various fields from many countries. Participants exchanged knowledge and experience in important issues related to nation-building in various fields so that social stakeholders and national policymakers are aware of important issues and can work together to drive solutions together. The topic of this discussion was strategies and guidelines for recovering from the COVID-19 crisis. The meeting is scheduled between September 8 to 9, 2021, at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The Permanent Secretary of Labour participated in a panel discussion on Manpower Strategy and Education for Crisis Restoration and Nation Building. Ms. Nicole Scoble-Williams, Global Leader of the Future of Work from Deloitte, Japan, Ms. Bettina Schaller, President of the World Employment Federation, and Professor Dr. Suchachwee Suwansawat, President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, […]
On September 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a report after the Social Security Office (SSO) opened for Section 40 insured person applications for those affected by COVID-19 in 3 provinces, namely Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and then16 additional provinces in the highest and strictest controlled areas, namely Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Lopburi, Rayong, Sing Buri, Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Tak. Section 40 insured persons are eligible to 5,000 Baht per person. The application and payment period was extended until August 24, 2021, of which around 2.6 million insured persons have applied and paid contributions. Mr. Suchart continued that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned and urged him to take care of all workers equally. Along with this, the Social Security Office has been instructed to speed up public relations to the insured groups. Those who have not linked PromptPay with their ID card number have […]
On August 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, to visit the Samut Sakhon Factory Sandbox project at Unicord PCL. Mr. Boonsong 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 given importance to the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. On August 16, 2021, the CCSA approved a pilot project for prevention and control of the pandemic in industrial plants (Factory Sandbox) by working with various agencies in the area under the process “inspect, maintain, control and supervise,” which consists of proactive screening for factory employees according to established measures, the establishment of a field hospital to treat green, yellow and red categorized patients, vaccinating workers and the issuance of certificates to the company to ensure investor confidence. From there, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and committee visited the vaccination point at Unicord PCL to prepare services for insured persons. The Factory […]
On August 27, 2021, at 16.15 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the opening ceremony of the Design Thinking training program for driving organizations with innovation. The occasion occurred at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. The training was a 2-day course with the trainees being civil servants at the operational level, proficiency level, and special skill level under the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, totaling 40 people. Mr. Niyom said that he would like all trainees to apply the knowledge gained to work to the best of their ability for the agency’s benefit. He also asked for those trained to work together to develop and create a network where ideas and experiences are exchanged to develop the organization more efficiently. ———————————– Division of Public Relations 27 August 2021
On August 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and gave words of encouragement to 142 Thai workers traveling to work in the agricultural sector under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers (TIC) project. The occasion took place at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Muang District, Samut Prakan Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Pol.Maj.Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, which supervises the Ministry of Labour, focuses on promoting Thai workers to travel abroad and have a job and bring income into the country, especially amid the COVID-19 situation. It is gratifying that Israeli employers are demanding to hire more Thai workers from the original quota. It still needs 1,000 Thai […]
On August 24, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, revealed that the COVID-19 situation from 2020 to the present had affected businesses and jobs worldwide. Thailand has been affected by employment in tourism and service businesses. Still, the manufacturing and export sectors, especially in the automotive, electronic circuit board, medical equipment, and frozen food industries, have a great demand for workers. This is because many countries are unable to export products. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has not been inactive. It gives great importance to workers looking for a job, especially new graduates impacted by COVID-19. Therefore, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has ordered the Department of Employment to source vacancies from both the private and public sectors to support. Mrs. Theanrat said that there were 575,230 new graduates in 2020, comprising 140,755 vocational certificates, 122,585 high school diplomas, and 311,890 at the bachelor’s degrees level. An estimated434,475 people are looking for work, whereby 316,636 are already employed. A total of 230,661 people are employed in the private sector’s social security system, divided into other […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, to visit the pilot site for the implementation of the Factory Sandbox project of Pathum Thani Province at Belton Industrial (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani. The company manufactures electronic components and has 4,300 insured persons. Deputy Governor of Pathum Thani Province, Mr. Pongsatorn Kanchanachitra, chaired the occasion. The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani, Khlong Luang District Chief, the Pathum Thani Provincial Public Health Officer, and Karunvej Hospital representatives participated in the event. Mr. Prateep 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 given importance to the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. On August 16, 2021, the CCSA approved a pilot project for prevention and control of the pandemic in industrial plants (Factory Sandbox) by working with various agencies […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, visited the area to implement the Factory Sandbox project in Nonthaburi at Wathai Industry PCL, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi. The company produces clothing and apparel that are used in industrial work among professionals and students. It has 907 insured persons. The Nonthaburi Provincial Public Health Office, Nonthaburi Provincial Industrial Office, Kasemrad International Hospital Rattanathibet, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nonthaburi also joined the occasion. Ms. Bubpha 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 given importance to the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. On August 16, 2021, the CCSA approved a pilot project for prevention and control of the pandemic in industrial plants (Factory Sandbox) by working with various agencies in the area under the process ” inspect, maintain, control and supervise,” which consists of proactive screening for factory employees according to […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on the payment of remedies to workers and entrepreneurs in the highest controlled provinces. He said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan is concerned about self-employed people in agriculture, fisheries, hawker stalls, taxi groups, general contractors, restaurant staff, front desk staff, singers, musicians, night workers, and freelancers, who have applied for Section 40 to receive 5,000 Baht per person in compensation. The payment was made through transfer via a PromptPay account linked to their ID number, made to insured persons in the 16 additional provinces which announced lockdowns, namely, Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Lop Buri, Rayong, Sing Buri, Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Tak, including the three provinces that had previously announced lockdown, namely Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, for a total of 19 provinces. Such workers who applied as an insured person under Section 40 and have contributed to meet the criteria will receive remedies by August 24, […]
On August 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the transfer of remedies under relief measures for workers and companies affected by COVID-19 in the 29 highest controlled provinces. As of yesterday (August 20, 2021), two relief payments have been made. The first is remedies to Section 33 insured persons in the 16 provinces for 249,235 people. A total of 217,817 transactions were successful, accounting for 87 percent; 31,418 were unsuccessful, accounting for 13 percent. The successful transfers were valued at 544,542,500 Baht. The second payments were to employers in the 13 provinces for 16,621 establishments. A total of 16,364 transactions were successful, accounting for 98.4 percent; 257 were unsuccessful, accounting for 1.6 percent. The successful transfers were valued at 694,446,000 Baht. The funds from this effort will help alleviate the troubles among insured persons and employers and help reduce the burden of living expenses from the impact of lockdown measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Suchart continued that for those who have not received the money, the Social Security Office will report their personal identification numbers to […]
On August 20, 2021, at 16.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the closing ceremony for the training course on “Preparing Personnel Before Taking on Position of Provincial Head,” online. The occasion occurred online at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that he was honoured to preside over the closing ceremony of the training and was pleased to hear from the project manager’s report that this training was successful and met its objectives. On this occasion, he left thoughts for the participants to consider. He said that on the path of the administration, executives tend to face different obstacles. The following are the qualities that a good manager needs to smoothly move on the management path. It includes stability and success means, that is to have a strong mind, patience, sacrifice, dedication, determination, and perform duties with honesty, fairness, and integrity, with the goal of success in performing duties that enhance the benefits and happiness of the people, and the nation at the center. This training is not the only one that concludes, and people go their […]
On August 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to present a certificate of appreciation to the private sector for their contribution in providing facilities and hospitals in the social security network for supporting medical personnel in the COVID-19 vaccinations to Section 33 insured persons. The occasion occurred at Siam Cement PCL in Bang Sue, Dhurakij Pundit University, and Kasetsart University, Bang Khen. 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, is concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Ministry of Public Health by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the Ministry of Finance by Krung Thai Bank, and public and private social security networked hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to insured persons. […]
