On August 17, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting which has been registered (GPF) No.4/2022. Related agencies also attended meeting online at the GPF meeting room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Rama 9 Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. The meeting considered the plan for organizing training for member development and announcing the recruitment of people to be selected to be employees of the GPF Office. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 August 2022
On August 17, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health Board of Directors Meeting No. 8/2022, online. The occasion took place at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the (draft) regulations from the Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health on the criteria and the preparation for the Memorandum of Cooperation B.E…., the (draft) order to appoint a subcommittee for the selection of a Chairman of the Board, and Board of Director members for the Thailand Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health. It also requested for approval of additional accumulated funds for the expenses of the government’s personnel plan for 2022, proposed criteria for evaluating the TOSH Director’s performance for the 2023 fiscal year, and the action plan and a self-assessment form of the TOSH Committee for 2022. It also proposed the quality assessment form of the preparation of meeting documents submitted by the secretariat to the Board of Public Organizations for 2022 and the report on the management of digital technology of the Thailand Institute Of […]
On August 15, 2022, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to preside over the opening ceremony of the training program for temporary employees of Overseas Labour Offices. The training took place online between August 15 to 17, 2022, at the Saengsingkaew Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 15 August
On August 5, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the fire at an entertainment establishment (MOUNTAIN B) at about 01.00 hours last night. The establishment is located at the edge of Sukhumvit Road, Bangna-Trad Moo 7, Phlu Ta Luang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. As soon as the news was received, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, expressed their concern about the incident and instructed the Ministry of Labour to urgently investigate the facts and provide immediate assistance to affected employees and employers. Today, he assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Somphot Kwangkaew, to lead a special team to investigate accidents or dangers encountered at work in severe cases. They visited the Work Safety Center Area 2 in Chonburi, and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province were assigned to investigate the facts and find out the cause of the incident, to check whether there was a violation or non-compliance with the Safety Act Occupational Health […]
On August 4, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of the insured persons who died from a U-turn overpass cement sheet falling onto a construction worker, an employee of the Department of Highways in the Rama 2 Road area, at the 3rd Bridge Construction and Reconstruction Center, Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Suchart said that from the incident, the U-turn bridge beam in front of Vibharam Samut Sakhon Hospital, Rama 2 Road, closed for renovation, fell on top of a car on July 31, causing one death and one injury. Mr. Chatchai Sirimart was the person who was injured and was admitted to Samut Sakhon Hospital. His symptoms are improving, and the doctor has allowed him to return home. The employee will be entitled to actual medical expenses until the end of the treatment. […]
On July 31, 2022, at 17.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, and Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Second Lieutenant Somsak Phromdam to welcome Princess Ubol Ratana who presided over the 20th Anniversary Celebration of TO BE NUMBER ONE 2022 and the TO BE NUMBER ONE concert at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Pak Kret District. Nonthaburi Province. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On July 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Ms. Pannika Luangsuri, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Prakan Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of insured persons who died while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole at a condominium in the Bangna area. The occasion took place at the Dan Samrong Temple, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province. Mr. Suchart said that the employees in the incident were building technicians of Bangkok Management Realty Co., Ltd., who lost consciousness while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole under the condominium. The incident on July 19 caused the death of three people and injured one person. Yesterday, he assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General to lead the task force and departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect the accident scene and support the injured employee. The employee injured in the […]
The Prime Minister showed concern about the fire at a commercial building in the Sampeng area on Ratchawong Road. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to expedite inspections to help employees and employers urgently. The Labour Minister instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, together with agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to visit the area to investigate the facts and assist with legal protection and rights. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the fire in a commercial building in the Sampeng area, on Kikuya Intersection, Ratchawong Road, Chakrawat Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok. As soon as they heard the news, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, expressed their care and concern about the incident that happened, impacting the lives and property of employees, employers, and business establishments. He instructed the Ministry of Labour to urgently speed up assistance to the employees and employers. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare was instructed to send security inspectors to check the facts. The preliminary […]
The Labour Minister assigned is Assistant “Surachai” to commence training for law enforcement officials, aiming to enhance collaboration as a multidisciplinary team to increase law enforcement capacity and protect workers’ rights. The efforts aim to eliminate all forms of forced labour and human trafficking. On June 23, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to preside over the opening ceremony of the training project to prevent and solve the problem of forced labour and human trafficking in labour, for Class 2, onshore region. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, also joined the occasion at The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gives importance and is committed to solving and eliminating labour trafficking and forced labour from Thailand, as […]
On June 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of helping Daruma Sushi employees who were laid off. As soon as they heard the news, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, were concerned about the employees. They assigned the Ministry of Labour to support the employees to receive benefits and protection under the law. The Labour Minister responded to that order and informed departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect and expedite assistance immediately. The investigation found that Daruma Sushi was registered under the name of Daruma Suji Co., Ltd., with its head office located at 87 The Jas Ramintra Project, 2nd Floor, Room A 217, Lat Pla Khao Road, Anusawari Subdistrict, Bang Khen District, Bangkok. The company operates a Japanese restaurant with Mr. Metha Chasingsuk as a director. It has 71 employees working in Bangkok and nearby provinces, with 27 branches. On June 17, the branch manager announced the shop’s closure and dismissed employees. On June 20, 2022, labour inspectors from the Bangkok Labour Protection and Welfare […]
On June 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong as a representative to welcome Dr. Yuosef Abdullah Al – Humoudi, former Charge d’Affaires of Religion and Culture at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Thailand, at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. Dr. Yuosef wishes to build good relations with the Thai government and private sectors in providing legal services and research in business and labour, which is important for sending Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Yuosef said he was very pleased with the development of relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, especially for Thai workers, after both countries have a labour agreement. The Saudi labour market is developing in line with the Saudi Government’s Saudi Vision 2030 for the development of the country, which will require many foreign workers in various professions at different skill levels, including domestic workers. Thai workers are in demand by Saudi Arabia because of their skills and good character. This will help create awareness […]
On June 17, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, gave an interview on “The Workforce Builds a Nation.” He spoke about measures for importing foreign workers to support the country’s opening. The interview took place on the NBT television station, Vibhavadi Road, Bangkok, and will be broadcast on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 17.00 to 17.30 hours. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 June 2022
On June 17, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, welcomed Mr. Worapong Rawirat, President of the Institute of Human Resources Professional Development (IHPD), and his team to report on the possibility of establishing the Human Resources Management Professional Council to be the center of supervision of human resource managers to have standards and a code of ethics for working. The meeting took place in the meeting room of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 June 2022
On June 16, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the meeting to clarify Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for preliminary screening to seek indications for persons with reasonable suspicion of being victims of labour exploitation, forced labour, or human trafficking in labour. The meeting took place via electronic media on Zoom at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, representatives of the Department of Employment, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and the Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center also attended the occasion. Today’s meeting was a continuation of the meeting on Friday, March 4, 2022, which issued an order to departments under the Ministry of Labour working on the prevention and resolution of human trafficking in labour, including the Provincial Employment Office, the Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office and the Provincial Labour Office. The order was that if there were any clues about worker exploitation in the area, information should be reported to the “Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command […]
On June 16, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr.Boonchob Suthamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to join the seminar and exhibition opening ceremony, the Thailand 5G Summit 2022: “The 5G Leader in the Region”. Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the opening speech on the 22nd floor of Centara Grand Bangkok Hotel and Convention, Center Central World, Bangkok. The event was organized by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, with partners in both the public and private sectors. The Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) takes place on June 16 and 17, 2022. It is the country’s first major 5G technology event to combine sectors in the ecosystem. The objective is to promote and raise awareness about the application of 5G technology to increase the country’s competitiveness in driving the country’s economy and society towards becoming a leading digital technology investment center in the ASEAN region. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 June 2022
Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, spoke about the case of a Thai husband and wife being murdered in Taiwan on June 10. The names of the deceased are Mr. Prasert Norat, 32, a native of Ubon Ratchathani, and Ms. Potjanee Chaelee, 36, a native of Chiang Mai. The Ministry of Labour asked the Department of Employment to investigate. They found that Mr. Prasert had traveled to work through an employment agency in 2017 and applied to the fund to help job seekers work abroad. When his contract expired, he returned to Thailand but later returned to Taiwan, married, and lived with Ms. Pojanee with a permanent residence card. Currently, both have no Thai worker status and are no longer protected under the fund to help job seekers work abroad. Mr. Boonchob added that as soon as they heard the news, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, showed concern and expressed their condolences to the family of the deceased. Therefore, the Ministry […]
