On July 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the incident where construction camp workers at the Nakhon Pathom bus station asked for amid camp closure, which became news on Channel 7 television on July 8. He has assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to follow up on the assistance to the camp workers. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General instructed the Nakhon Pathom Labour Office to bring consumer goods such as rice, instant noodles, chicken eggs, canned fish, fresh milk, and fresh longan to Mr. Pholpoom Poonsawat, recipient for contractors of the workers’ camp to give to all camp workers. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin is concerned for all workers at construction campsites. Today, she was assigned by the Labour Minister to follow up on the assistance provided to workers at the campsite near the Nakhon Pathom bus station. She instructed Nakhon Pathom Labour Officer Mrs. Wanakarn Khaolarp to visit the area to donate consumables and dry foods such as rice, canned fish, instant noodles, chicken eggs, […]
On July 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening of the COVID-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons at Central Plaza Chonburi and Amata Castle, Muang, Chonburi, to build group immunity for insured persons in four economic provinces, namely, Chonburi, Rayong, Samut Prakan, and Chachoengsao. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, 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, Chonburi Provincial Governor Mr. Phakhathorn Thienchai, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suthi said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has set COVID-19 vaccinations as a “national agenda.” The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for the workforce. Therefore, the Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Public Health by […]
Today (July 7, 2021), at 18.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview on the “For the People” program about remedies for workers affected by the fire in Samut Prakan and support for employees at worker camps and restaurant operators. The program will broadcast on the Royal Thai Army Television Station (Royal Thai Army 5 H.D. 1) on Saturday, July 10, 2021, and Sunday, July 11, 2021, from 17.30 to 18.00 hours. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 July 2021
On June 29, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers Union Mr. Manit Promkarikul and the committee to meet, listen to the vaccine allocation plan and thank the government for vaccinating Section 33 insured persons in factories and industrial estates. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Meeting Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Manit said that today he met with the Labour Minister to listen to the vaccine allocation plan and thank the government for vaccinating Section 33 insured persons in factories and industrial estates currently underway. This is a good policy to help build immunity among workers in the workplace, especially in the automotive industry sector. Right now, there are large numbers of orders coming in as many countries are affected by the COVID and cannot export. Vaccinations for the workforce will positively affect export businesses to move forward, helping to reduce and control the spread of COVID to prevent clusters in factories […]
On June 28, 2021, at 17.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong joined a recording for the “Secret Story” program about “remedies for worker camps during closure.” Dr. Seree Wongmontha was the moderator. The program will be broadcasted on June 29, 2021, from 11.00 to 11.50 hours via TOP NEWS. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2021
On June 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a speech after charing the meeting to prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations for Section 33 insured persons in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, 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, Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Suchin Chaichumsak, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has set COVID-19 vaccinations as a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned […]
On June 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to visit Phetchaburi to provide medical kits, snacks, drinking water, and alcohol gel to support medical personnel and front-line staff in controlling and preventing the spread of Covid-19. The occasion occurred at the Auditorium of Khao Yoi District Office, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province, the Sawang Sanphet Thammasathan Rescue Center in Phetchaburi, the Buddhist Charity Association of Thailand, Tha Rap Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province, Khao Yoi District Public Health Office, and volunteers from the 904 programs, also participated in the event. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayut Chan-ocha, the provision of Covid-19 vaccinations is a national agenda. In addition, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned about the workforce. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that Labour Minister […]
On June 17, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 300 boxes of Aquavit vitamin water products from Mr. Sakolphisit Kunavaranon, Director of Business Relations, and Dr. Santi Boonsataporn, General Manager of Srinanaphet Marketing PCL. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The donations were given to support the performance of duties and encourage medical personnel to have physical and mental strength in the fight against Covid-19. —————————- Division of Public Relations
On June 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the presentation of foreign labour inspection certificates and concluded the training of the special task force officers to investigate, suppress, arrest and prosecute illegal workers amid the Covid-19 situation. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, 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 as the head of the committee, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed 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 concerned about the Covid-19 situation among foreign workers. They urged the Ministry of Labour to carefully manage migrant workers during this period, including checking and prosecuting foreigners smuggled into the city to work illegally. The Ministry of Labour was also tasked with creating knowledge […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and gave words of encouragement to Section 33 insured persons receiving Covid-19 vaccinations at the vaccination center at Thai Sporting Goods Factory Co., Ltd., Chalongkrung Road. He reported that in the past four days, a total of 174,193 people has been vaccinated, which is 87.09 percent from the target of 50,000 people per day. On June 11, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Insured Persons in Bangkok at the Thai Sporting Goods Factory Co., Ltd., Chalongkrung Road. The site is under the responsibility of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 10 and can vaccinate up to 1,000 people daily. There is a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Nawamin 1 Hospital as the operator. Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers Union Mr. Manit Promkarikul, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives participated in the inspection visit. Mr. Kamol Chokphaiboonkit, Chairman of the Board of the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and encouraged Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok, getting vaccinated against Covid-19 at the Bangkok Bank Club Vaccination Center on Srinakarin Road. On June 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons in Bangkok at the Bangkok Bank Club Vaccination Center on Srinakarin Road, within the responsibility of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 8. The facility can vaccinate up to 1,000 people per day and has a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Bangna 1 Hospital as the operator. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labours’ Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, also joined the visit to follow up on the progress of vaccinations. Today was the fourth day of vaccinations. From June 7 to 9, 2021, almost 130,000 Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok have received vaccinations. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit and encourage Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at the Seacon Bang Khae and SC Plaza (Sai Tai Mai) Building vaccination facilities. On June 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the Covid-19 vaccination services for insured persons in Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, also attended this visit at the Seacon Bang Khae and SC Plaza (Sai Tai Mai) Building vaccination centers of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 6. The facilities can support up to 1,000 people per day, with a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Bangpakok 8 Hospital as the operator. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has rolled out Covid-19 vaccinations as a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned about the workforce. The Labour Minister […]
On June 7, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Cabinet, visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons in Bangkok at the West Sports Building 1, Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the welcoming. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that today, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons. The center was launched following government policy on Covid-19 vaccinations, a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for the workforce. Therefore, 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 […]
The Labour Minister is prepared to propose to the Cabinet an adjustment on time to find employers of foreign workers of the three nationalities to 60 days, extending the time of Covid-19 testing and work permit applications (Bor.Tor. 48) for foreigners who fall in the group from the resolution on December 29, 2020. The proposal also suggests allowing foreigners following the resolution on August 20, 2019, August 4, 2020, and November 10, 2020, to temporarily work in the Kingdom to complete the procedures prescribed in the announcements of the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Labour. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, acknowledges the issues that occurred on the management of migrant workers during the new wave of Covid-19. They are concerned about the impact on businesses, employers, and foreign workers, totaling 2,150,663 people. To resolve this problem, on June 2, 2021, the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 4/2021 approved the solution to prepare and further proposed to the Cabinet for approval as […]
On June 1, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee Meeting No. 17/2021, at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting discussed the Ministry of Labour’s draft regulations on the criteria and methods for electing representatives of employers and insured persons to be members of the Social Security Committee, B.E. …. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 1 June 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that he was overall satisfied after the closure of the proactive Covid-19 screening center. A total of 132,912 insured persons, informal workers and general public got tested, to help slow down the spread of the infection and control outbreaks while waiting for vaccinations. On May 31, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the proactive Covid-19 screening in Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan. Following the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s instructions, the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Ministry of Public Health by the NHSO to conduct proactive Covid-19 screening under the “Workforce Fighting Together” program, free of charge. Today (May 31, 2021) was the last day of service, whereby the overall result of the proactive Covid-19 testing was satisfactory. Mr. Suchart said that the proactive Covid-19 testing at the first facility, the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) […]
