Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress on bed management to support Sections 33 and 39 insured persons infected with COVID-19 from the current pandemic situation. He said that the Ministry of Labour by the Social Security Office had prepared hospital medical personnel in the social security network, with nearly 20,000 beds in Hospitels; approximately 12,000 beds have been used. Once the insured person recovers and the doctors allow them to go home, the beds will be empty again. Insured persons are circulating in and out every day. At the same time, the Social Security Office will coordinate to find additional beds to support adequate treatment of the insured. Therefore, insured persons are asked not to worry and can be assured that the Ministry of Labour will manage beds and support insured persons with treatment from the medical and nursing team of hospitals in the social security network very well. “Insured persons should not worry and be rest assured that the government, the Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies will be able to provide care for everyone infected with […]
On January 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area and encourage insured persons under Section 33 to get their third jab (booster dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Social Security Office’s Spokesperson Ms. Ladda Saelee also joined the occasion. 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 health and safety of workers and insured persons. As such, they have intensified policies to contain the Omicron strain of COVID-19 and urged all agencies to be fully vigilant and provide important measures to provide booster doses to build immunity and reduce the severity of the virus. Today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) to visit COVID-19 Vaccination Center for booster doses at the West Sports […]
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 14, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to check the readiness of the COVID-19 vaccination for the third jab (booster dose) for insured persons under Section 33 of Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., at the ASEAN Plaza Shopping Center, Hat Yai, Kanchanavanich road, Hat Yai Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Songkhla Provincial Governor Mr. Jetsada Chitrat, and executives of Sikarin Hospital, Hat Yai Branch and Hat Yai Nakarin Co., Ltd., joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart 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 for the people and those affected by COVID-19. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to help workers and heal those affected. In the past, the Ministry of Labour has taken launched various important measures, including proactive screening with RT-PCR 100% under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, setting up vaccination centers for Section 33 insured […]
On January 6, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the COVID-19 situation and the outbreak of the Omicron variant. According to the Ministry of Public Health, he said that many clusters were detected after the New Year’s holiday. Because there were celebrations in many different areas, especially in the provinces with many tourists, there were clusters in entertainment venues scattered throughout the country. Although the Ministry of Public Health’s report found that infected patients generally had mild symptoms, the Ministry of Labour is taking a proactive approach. The Labour Minister has instructed the Social Security Office to meet with medical personnel in over 50 social security network hospitals to prepare the Hospitels. Mr. Suchart continued that the 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 for the people amid the COVID-19 pandemic and new Omicron strains. Therefore, the preparation of Hospitels has been established. Furthermore, more awareness is being raised on self-prevention measures following the Ministry of Public Health’s measures. A notice has been sent to construction worker camps to strictly observe […]
On December 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, to monitor the peoples’ quality of life. He also encouraged two insured persons with disabilities under the SSP project “Mob Suk.” The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Ratchasima Province also participated in the event. Physical therapists from the Khon Kaen Workers’ Rehabilitation Center, Region 4, joined the visit to recommend physical therapy sessions and basic self-help for two insured persons with disabilities this time. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed 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 employees and insured persons who have experienced harm or insecurity, causing them to become a person with disabilities. They also emphasize the importance of closely taking care of insured persons in every aspect. […]
On December 17, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s 29th class of new officials’ training to instill the philosophy of being a good civil servant and enhance the performance and skills required for public service to promote morality, ethics, and network development. The occasion occurred at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Boonchob said that all the new officials would be a valuable human resource and contribute to the future of the Ministry of Labour. He asked that everyone perform their duties for the people to the fullest. He reminded everyone to be aware of the importance of their roles and responsibilities as good civil servants with virtue, ethics and being a new generation of civil servants who are eager to learn, committed to developing themselves to keep up with the modern era, and to be aware of the changes in the world, including the ability to apply new technologies and create innovations that are beneficial to the development of the agency’s work to be more efficient. […]
On December 17, 2021, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, delivered 2,000 bags of rice to the Raks Thai Foundation and the Migrant Working Group (MWG) network. The Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Chalermpong Boonrawd, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Somchai Uea-jaruporn received the rice at the first floor of the Ministry of Labour’s building. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
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
On December 17, 2021, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, received 1,000 bags of rice from Mr. Thanan Chatunnatee, Managing Director of Union Nifco Company Limited, to help people in need. The Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Chalermpong Boonrawd and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont attended the ceremony on the first floor of the Ministry of Labour’s building. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
On December 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Pattani Province to check on the water management in flood-prone areas in the southern border provinces. They also met with members of the Mud Crab Breeding Group and people linked to the mud crab occupation group and other occupations. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Krirkkrai Nasomyont and the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Air Chief Marshal Supaporn Yuwattana also joined the occasion at the Crab Cultivation Learning Center, Ban To Som, Bang Pu Subdistrict, Yaring District, Pattani Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha has a policy for the Ministry of Labour to integrate assistance and development of Thai workers in the southern border provinces affected by the COVID-19 situation. It also aims to promote and take care of community enterprise groups to extend their careers to SME entrepreneurship in the future. The focus is especially on informal, elderly, and disabled workers, […]
On December 7, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the development of the Ministry of Labour’s new civil servants, Class 29. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and developing civil service practice skills. The training also aims to promote moral and ethical practices and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the meeting at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Ms. Bubpha congratulated all of the Ministry of Labour’s newly recruited officials. She said that at the beginning of a civil servant’s life, everyone must set a firm determination to be a good government official by adapting the royal words of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua to “continue, preserve, build on, and create happiness for the people” as a guideline for their work. The officials must be responsible for their role, be disciplined, and […]
On December 3, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong to join in the honour of awarding the rights to the rental housing project for low-income groups for the Suk Pracha Romklao Housing Project. The Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the awarding ceremony at the Romklao Community Housing Project, Romklao Road, Khlong Song Ton Noon Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok. The Suk Pracha Romklao Housing Project is a housing project for low-income groups under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. The project is by the National Housing Authority, which received an urgent policy from the government to develop housing to meet the goals of the 20-year Housing Development Master Plan (2017-2036) to create housing security for the low-income groups affected by the COVID-19 situation. Therefore, a housing project for low-income groups was developed, starting with the pilot project “Baan Kheha Sukpracha” (Chalong Krung and Rom Klao) to provide assistance and provide housing security for low-income people. The project also aims to build careers and the community under the concept of “having […]
On December 1, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to attend the meeting with government agencies and private sector companies of Udon Thani at Montathip Convention Center, Muang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. Udon Thani Governor Mr. Siam Sirimongkol gave a welcome speech. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has a country opening policy to welcome foreign tourists. Udon Thani Province is a tourist city with a vision of being a livable city, becoming a trade and investment center in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The Ministry of Labour’s Udon Thani Institute of Skill Development 18 has been supported through the demonstration project of vocational training to publicize the organization’s mission. The Udon Thani Provincial Labour Office has launched an urgent employment and skill development project to alleviate occupational distress […]
On November 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the insured persons with disabilities under the “SSO Sharing Happiness” project in Krabi Province. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, along with physiotherapists from the Songkhla Provincial Worker Competency Center Region 5, joined the team to encourage and recommend physical therapy and basic self-help to two insured persons with disabilities. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned her and her team to visit Krabi Province to meet insured persons with disabilities in the “SSO Sharing Happiness” project, which aims to take care of insured persons who have suffered from accidents that caused them to become disabled. The visit aimed to build morale and encouragement for the insured persons to positively view the social security […]
On November 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit informal workers, elderly workers, and vulnerable worker groups in Krabi Province. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, 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, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotikasathian and officers of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Krabi Province participated in the occasion at the Ban Na Teen Community Occupation Group, Moo 4, Ao Nang Subdistrict Mueang District, Krabi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha launched a policy to open the country to welcome tourists from November 1, which would result in employment at the local level. He instructed the Ministry of Labour to take care of community enterprises to be strong and sustainable, to enable professional groups from the grassroots level to develop further into SMEs in the future. This is especially for Krabi Province, a tourist city that generates […]
