Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized that insured persons and the general public hurry to get Covid-19 tested at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, open until May 31, which will be the last day. The center will then be quickly converted into a facility to vaccinate insured persons under Section 33. On May 30, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that following the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha concern for insured persons, informal workers, self-employed workers, and the general public amid the Covid-19 situation, he instructed the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to work with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Ministry of Public Health, by the NHSO, to conduct proactive Covid-19 screening for insured workers and informal worker. The initiative is under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project and is free of cost to service users. Services are provided from April 17 to 30, 2021, and extended from May 5 to 31, 2021. Tomorrow (May 31, 2021) will be the last day for proactive […]
On May 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan and Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat to deliver 200 boxes of Wang Wang branded crispy fried rice with dried vegetable and fruits from Bai Li Enterprise Co., Ltd., and 20,000 hygiene masks to Thai PBS TV station, to distribute to members from congested communities affected by Covid-19 outbreaks. Deputy Director of Thai PBS Television Station Ms. Suwanna Sombatsuksuk and Manager of the Thai PBS Foundation Khun Kaisang Sakda received the goods at the Thai PBS TV station. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 May 2021
On May 17, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul, acting in place of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, to chair the commencement of the workshop on the Progress of the Ministry of Labour: Adoption of Ethical Recruitment and Employment Practices by Business in Thailand Based on the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. The workshop was hosted online at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) jointly organized the event. It aims to discuss the public and private sector’s progress in implementing the Labour Action Plan under the National Action Plan (NAP) and legal obstacles and barriers arising from doing business in Thailand and suggest good practices that comply with ethical recruiting and employment standards. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 17 May 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister is concerned about the Israeli-Palestinian unrest. The fighting in Gaza caused one Thai worker to be injured by the blast. He instructed relevant agencies to ensure that workers receive entitled benefits and immediately inform relatives of their care and assistance. On May 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the unrest in Israel – Palestine from the fighting in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha are concerned about the situation and the impact on Thai workers traveling to work in Israel. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was recently notified by the Labour Department at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv that Mr. Sitthichok Namam, 24, a resident from Udon Thani, is a Thai worker who traveled to work in Israel since June 25, 2017. He was injured in the blast from the Hamas attack on May 11, 2021. The employer sent Mr. Sittichok for treatment at Soroka, Beer Sheva, using health insurance. Right now, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led a committee to inspect, encourage and deliver goods to employees who are insured persons, getting tested for Covid-19 in the workplace at the Amata City Industrial Estate. The committee also donated hygiene masks, PPE kits, and supplies to the Nong Ri Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mueang District, Chonburi Province. On May 12, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin paid a visit to inspect, encourage and deliver goods to employees who are insured persons, getting tested for Covid-19 in the workplace at the Amata City Industrial Estate Nong Mai Daeng, Mueang District, Chonburi Province. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, Chonburi Provincial Governor Mr. Phakthon Thianchai and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about the workforce amid the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a donation of hygiene masks and PPE kits from private company representatives for the Ministry of Labour to distribute to staff and medical personnel carrying out the proactive Covid-19 screening among insured persons, informal workers, and the general public, to prevent further outbreaks and to control the pandemic in Bangkok and vicinity. On May 11, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a donation of hygiene masks and PPE kits from private company representatives for the Ministry of Labour to distribute to staff and medical personnel carrying out the proactive Covid-19 screening among insured persons, informal workers, and the general public, to prevent further outbreaks. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj Chotikassthian, also joined the occasion. Seven groups from the private sector donated the following: 1) Italian-Thai Development PCL donated 161 boxes or 200,000 hygiene masks. 2) The Trade Association of the Potential Development of […]
Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Administration, and NHSO to extend the Covid-19 screening services for insured persons, informal workers, and the general public to accelerate control of the pandemic in Bangkok and its suburbs. The screening facility at the Thai-Japan Stadium in Din Daeng will extend until May 31. On May 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons, informal workers, freelance workers, and people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread the pandemic and the increasing infection rate, especially in Bangkok and its surrounding areas. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was urged to extend the proactive Covid-19 screening at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, Bangkok, until May 31. The extension will allow for comprehensive, proactive Covid-19 screening and accelerate the resolution of the pandemic. Therefore, the Labour Minister instructed the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Administration, and NHSO to launch a new round of proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons and informal workers to accelerate control of the outbreaks in Bangkok and surrounding areas. Facilities at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng and Pathum Thani Vocational College will offer screening services from May 5 to 11. The services focus on facilitation, speed, and reducing congestion, building confidence among insured people suffering from Covid-19 to get treatment, and reducing the risk of fatalities. For more information call 1506, press 6. On May 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons, informal workers, freelance workers, and people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread of the pandemic and the increasing infection rate. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was charged with providing proactive Covid-19 screening, covering informal workers in Bangkok and surrounding areas […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and the committee visited the Twin Towers Hotel, Rong Muang Road, and Avana Grand Hotel and Convention Center Soi Bangna-Trad 12/1, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangna, Bangkok. The hotels opened as a Hospitel under the social security network to support asymptomatic insured persons with Covid-19, receive adequate treatment, and ensure that insured persons with Covid-19 receive treatment to reduce the risk of fatalities. On May 4, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening of the Hospitel under the social security network to support Covid-19 patients. The occasion took place at the Twin Towers Hotel, Rong Muang Road, and Avana Grand Hotel and Convention Center Soi Bangna-Trad 12/1, Bangna-Trad Road, Bangna, Bangkok. The hotels opened as a facility to treat asymptomatic insured persons with Covid-19. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman, also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that the government under […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons and the people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, has instructed the acceleration on coordination to assist in employees of CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited, Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, which found 128 people infected with Covid-19, to provide ambulances, medical beds, and hospital support. From initial efforts (May 3, 2021), the Ministry of Labour has coordinated with Chularat Hospital for ambulances to pick up 23 people. This morning (May 4, 2021), it has coordinated with Chularat Hospital for ambulances to pick up another 27 people. This afternoon, the rest will be completed, bringing all the infected employees to hospitals in the social security network and Hospitels. On May 4, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the assistance to CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited, Suksawat Road, Nai Khlong Bang Pla Kot, Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, which has 128 people infected with Covid-19. General Deputy Prime Minister General […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin inspected the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6, at the Social Security Office, as a way to contact and advise insured persons who cannot a place for testing and hospital for treatment in case of infection, whereby advising insured persons to test for Covid-19. On May 2, 2021, at the Social Security Office, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin inspected the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior in Bangkok, provincial governors in the dark red area provinces or provinces with the highest control, and the Ministry of Public Health, by the NHSO, to increase channels or options for providing insured persons to be examined quickly, reduce congestion, reduce outbreaks and avoid long waiting lines. Upon being tested, if insured persons […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received requests for the National Labour Day to be presented to the Prime Minister to help the workforce and improve workers’ quality of life to ensure protection and safety at work, with social security. On April 30, 2021, at 13.00 hours, at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives received requests for the National Labour Day 2021, from Mr. Sawit Kaewwan, Secretary-General of the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation and Mr. Charlie Loisung, Advisor to the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee. The request, including 12 items, will be presented to the government, together with ten urgent proposals during the Covid-19 pandemic. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that for National Labour Day on May 1, it is customary for labour leaders to request government action in supporting the workforce. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chanocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led the team to visit and give words of encouragement to staff providing proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons at the Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, which opened for the last day before temporarily closing and reopening for services again on May 5 to 11. On April 30, 2021, at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and gave words of encouragement to staff providing proactive Covid-19 screening services to insured persons under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, which opened for services for the last day before temporarily closing the center. The services will open and resume again on May 5 to 11. Meanwhile, the Covid-19 screening center at the multi-purpose building in Pathum Thani Vocational College will open today, April 30, 2021, as the last day before the center temporarily closes and reopens on May 5 to 11, for staff and medical personnel to stop and rest, and complete remaining groups. The situation will then be reassessed. Mr. Suchart said that Prime […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces. To date, 29,065 people have been tested with 607 confirmed cases of Covid-19. The Labour Minister emphasized that the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok, would open until April 30. The center will then be temporarily closed. Screening service will resume on May 5 to 11. Insured persons have thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for coordinating assistance through the 1506 hotline, press 6, delivering them to hospitals and doctors promptly. On April 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces, including Bangkok Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chiang Mai, and Chonburi. Overall, the program has screened 29,065 people and found 607 infected people (information as of April 26, 2021, at 16:00 hours). Each center has the following results: Bangkok has examined 23,055 people and found 602 infected people, 31 of whom have been […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration and the 1506 hotline, press 6, at the Social Security Office, which is a channel for insured persons to contact for advice, particularly those who cannot find a facility for screening or hospital for treatment in case of infection. The hotline also advises insured persons on Covid-19 screening. On April 25, 2021, at the Social Security Office, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin paid a visit to the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration and the 1506 hotline, press 6. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior, provincial governors in the red area provinces or provinces with the highest control, and the Ministry of Public Health, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has coordinated with Bangkok Governor Maj. Gen. Asawin Kwanmuang, whereby the Ministry of Labour will continue to conduct proactive Covid-19 screenings for insured persons with the Ministry of Public Health at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng. Additional measures required by the Bangkok Administration include the following: 1) Social distancing at 1.5 to 2 meters apart; 2) Insured persons assessed as high risk or has a high fever must be rushed to the hospital immediately; 3) Those who have a positive result will be sent to a hospital in the social security network. People who are infected but do not show symptoms shall be referred to a Hospitel. In this regard, the Labour Minister has assessed the third wave of Covid-19 outbreaks and worked with the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Public Health to implement the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, providing proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons. The effort aims to reduce further outbreaks in factories, which would cause damage to […]
