On June 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, to travel to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan Province to receive the body of Ms. Suparat Nganlasam, a Thai woman who died in an accident after falling from a four-story building in Oman on May 27. According to Ms. Palida Ruamkham, Minister Counselor on Labour at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi said that the Labour Office has informed the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat that the body of the deceased would be delivered yesterday (June 7, 2022) by Oman Air flight WY 817, departing from Muscat at 21.10 hour and arrive in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport today (June 8, 2022) at 06.20 hours. Ms. Suparat had traveled on a tourist visa to work as a massage therapist in Oman. Her husband was from Oman. Mr. Somchai said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin are concerned about all Thai […]
On June 2, 2022, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the working group’s meeting to follow up on the implementation of the National Labour Day requests for 2022. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikhom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting acknowledged the Ministry of Labour’s Order No. 217/2022, dated April 29, 2022, regarding the appointment of a working group to monitor the implementation of the National Labour Day requests for 2022. Additionally, the National Labour Day 2022 Organizing Committee made eight requests for National Labour Day 2022, submitted to the Prime Minister (General Prayuth Chan-ocha) on the National Labour Day Year 2022, on May 1, 2022. The meeting also followed up on implementing the National Labour Day requests for 2022. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 June 2022
On May 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew, visited the operations of the Port In-Port Out (PIPO) Control Center in Ranong Province. Deputy Governor of Ranong Province, Mr. Nopsit Udomsuwankul, welcomed the team at the Ranong Fisheries Checkpoint. They visited the center for the consideration of permission to stay in the Kingdom, permission to work, and the issuance of a certificate of identity (CI) in Ranong Province, to observe the service process and follow up on the work of the government officials within the center. 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, is focused on driving policies to prevent and solve human trafficking problems in labour, including the systematic management of migrant workers to resolve labour shortages. Today, the Labour Minister, along with the Department of Employment’s and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-Generals, therefore, visited the area to observe the operations of the PIPO Center […]
On May 20, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Noriyuki Kitasato, President of Aishin Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., and his team, on meeting the Labour Minister to receive a certificate for the blue factory establishment through the the “Factory Sandbox Project.” The certificate was awarded to Aishin Corporation, a subsidiary of automobile manufacturers. At present, there are ten affiliated companies and 14 affiliated companies in Thailand, with 13,129 employees. On this occasion, the Labour Minister also received 2,000 bags of rice weighing 5kg each from the company’s representatives. The donation is to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviate suffering. This is beneficial to the workforce, an important part of driving Thailand’s business and economy. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), and Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, joined the meeting at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart […]
On May 17, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswon, chaired the subcommittee meeting on the study of agreements for those who have rights under the law on social security to use the right to receive public health services under Section 10 no. 1/2022. The meeting acknowledged the results of the working group’s study on establishing a risk insurance fund and the study on the amendment of the law on compensation and tax suspension. They also jointly considered the amendments to the law on compensation payments and tax breaks in the case of receiving retirement compensation. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew, representatives from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, including representatives from relevant government and the private sector, attended the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 May 2022
On May 17, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome H.E. Ms. Muna Abbas Mahmood Radhi, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Thailand. She met with the Labour Minister to discuss labour market expansions in Bahrain, the visa facilitation for Thai workers, measures taken by Bahrain to prevent and resolve illegal labour problems, and awareness among businessmen and investors to operate in Thailand. Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Thongyu Kongkhan and Air Chief Marshal Fuengsak Ruangkol, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the welcoming at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the Ministry of Labour is pleased that Thailand and Bahrain have maintained strong relations for over 45 years. Currently, approximately 1,000 Thai workers in Bahrain are working in the service sector, industrial sector, and commercial sector. There will be more opportunities in the future that drive the economy and align with the policy of Bahrain’s development. He said that the Ministry of Labour thanks […]
On May 17, 2022, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswon, chaired the working group meeting to propose guidelines to help General Motors Thailand union members no. 1/2022 via Zoom Meeting. The meeting considered guidelines to assist General Motors Thailand workers union members. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 May 2022
On May 12, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview with the “Direct Talk Show” on the Royal Thai Army Radio and Television Station (Channel 5 HD). The interview was on the Social Security Act (No..) B.E.….. which will broadcast on Saturday 14 and Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 17.30 hours, at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 12 May 2022
Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development awards plaques of honour in skill development networks to 31 organizations in thanks for developing the industry’s workforce amid the COVID-19 situation. On April 22, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the award of plaques to the skill development network of 31 organizations to honor the skill development network that supports the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development to carry out skill development to achieve the goal amid the COVID-19 situation. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong was assigned to award the plaques to the skill development network at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. After presiding over the award ceremony, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that there is a collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and educational institutions following the government’s civil state approach, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. It plays an important role in the country’s economic and social development. The Department of Skill Development has used the civil state approach to create a skill development […]
On March 24, 2022, at the Government Houses, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the press conference on measures to help people amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, presided over the press conference. Mr. Suchart said that following the conflict, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has concerns for the people and all workers. Therefore, each agency has to be tasked to formulate measures to help the people as soon as possible. Under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, measures have been set to help reduce the impact on the people amid the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and reduce the people’s expenses by reducing contributions for both employers and employers insured persons for three months. 11.2 million insured persons under Section 33 will reduce their contributions from 5 percent to 1 percent. For example, if calculated on a base salary of 15,000 Baht, from the original contribution of 750 Baht, it would be reduced to 150 Baht. This will reduce the burden of living expenses by about 600 Baht per person per month. 1.9 million insured persons under […]
On March 21, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, and the Labour Minister’s Advisor Mr. Thanakrit Jirivipakorn, to visit the area, meet and encourage workers at the Sisaket Feed Mill (CPF) and witness the payment of unpaid accrued wages for 173 construction workers. Today, 91 workers were paid. This group was the first batch, where the total payment was 363,267 Baht. For the remaining 82 people, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL or CPF, with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, Sisaket Province, will be the witness. In this regard, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin had concerns for the workers. He instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour to assist workers who have suffered, following the framework of authority. Mr. Peerapong Withithanavanich, the Factory Manager, will ensure the compensation is paid and will recruit all construction workers, according to their potential, back to work at the camp. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 March 2022
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 […]
On March 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to join Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on the occasion of meeting the people and donating survival bags to help victims of the COVID-19 pandemic at Saman Rattanaram Temple, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies from the Ministry of Labour in Chachoengsao and related agencies also joined the occasion. On the visit, General Prawit met and encouraged the labour volunteers of Chachoengsao Province who came to welcome the visiting delegation. Labour volunteers are an important mechanism linking the Ministry of Labour’s missions to the area. They are people who have sacrificed their devotion to the public and work closely with the people in the community in coordinating labour services to provide people with jobs, skills, occupations, income, protection, and sustainable […]
On March 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin, to visit Bang Khla District in Chachoengsao Province. The objective of the visit was to provide compensation benefits to the relatives of Mr. Sankiyapong Sanguanphan, an employee who died in an explosion of a tanker in the port area of IRPC Public Company Limited, Phra Pradaeng Branch in Samut Prakan Province, on March 9, 2022. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, shared condolences to the deceased employee’s family on behalf of the Ministry of Labour. For those injured, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office will pay for medical treatment as of actual expenses, but not exceeding the rate prescribed in the Ministerial Regulation. Employees who must take a break from work for treatment following doctor’s orders will receive compensation of 70 percent of wages from the first day of absence from work, but not more than one year. In the case of dismemberment, compensation […]
On March 17, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong as representative to welcome Mr. Taketani Atsushi, President of The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and committee, on a courtesy visit to discuss and report the results of the business confidence survey of Japanese entrepreneurs in Thailand for the second half of 2021, and to exchange mutually beneficial information. The meeting took place via teleconference system at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Assistant to the Labour Minister said that the discussions would reflect the views and prospects of foreign investment, which are very useful in shaping Thailand’s economic policies in the future. It is also an important view linked to the labour aspect that is the foundation of the economy going forward. There are 964,123 foreign workers registered as insured persons in the social security system as of December 2021, of which 18,387 are Japanese workers. ——————————– Divison of Public Relations
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, […]
