Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour responded to orders by the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. It has worked with relevant departments and hospitals in the social security network to carry out proactive Covid-19 tests for employees in the workplace and worker campsites in Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi, controlling the spread of Covid-19. On May 31, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the Covid-19 outbreaks in worker camps. He said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha was concerned about the situation and ordered the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior, Provincial Governors, the Provincial Public Health Offices, and hospitals in social security networks to conduct proactive Covid-19 tests for workplace employees and worker campsites in Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi provinces. The efforts aim to control the spread of Covid-19. Mr. Suchart said that Pathum Thani Began proactive Covid-19 screening in the workplace starting today (May 31, 2021) in three companies: Tyson with 1,948 employees, Chokchai Engineering with 825 employees, and Clemax Machinery […]
Today (May 31, 2021) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, to chair the rehearsal meeting and understanding of the Covid-19 vaccinations for insured persons under Section 33 of the Bangkok Social Security Office in all 12 districts. Relevant departments attended the meeting at the meeting room on the 7th floor, Social Security Office, Area 3. The Ministry of Labour received Covid-19 vaccines to administer to insured workers in the social security system to prevent further Covid-19 outbreaks. The efforts target insured persons working in Bangkok, which is the most regulated and controlled area. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 May 2020
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 […]
The Labour Miniter assigned his Advisor to lead a team comprising heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi, to distribute food and encourage workplace employees coping with the Covid-19 outbreaks. On May 29, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan and the head of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi to care for workplace employees coping with Covid-19 outbreaks in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi. The team delivered food and listened to issues to build morale and encouragement to worker groups from the three southern border provinces. They also provided daily hygiene measures to control and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
On May 29, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss the Covid-19 vaccination rollout for insured persons under Section 33 of the social security system. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister 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, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant parties also joined the occasion at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 29 May 2021
On May 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a video conference to discuss the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine to insured persons. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Pol.Maj.Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant parties also joined the meeting at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 May 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin responded to the orders of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan and delegated Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat to visit Samut Sakhon together with the working group on security and related agencies to check the work of foreigners and control the Covid-19 pandemic among workers in the workplace. On May 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin delegated Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat to visit Samut Sakhon, together with the working group on security and related agencies, to check the work of foreigners in the workplace. The visit aims to control the Covid-19 pandemic situation among Thai and foreign workers in the workplace, following Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s orders from the meeting at the Government Houses on May 24. He emphasized that the Security Department, the Military, Police, the Administrative Department, and the Ministry of Labour work as one to intensify surveillance, prevent and suppress illegal immigration, and control the situation following measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 among workers […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister is concerned about Covid-19 outbreaks in worker camps. He has instructed the Ministry of Labour and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to conduct proactive Covid-19 screening for workers in construction camps throughout the city. Testing is expected to begin next week. On May 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss proactive Covid-19 screenings in construction worker camps. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman, the Bangkok Administration’s Spokesperson Police Lieutenant Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, Director of the Office of Public Health in Bangkok Mrs. Panrudee Manomaipiboon, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant parties also joined the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that with the Covid-19 outbreak clusters in construction worker camps, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversee the Ministry of Labour, is concerned about the current situation. […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to deliver Wang Wang branded crispy fried rice with dried vegetables and fruits from Bai Li Enterprise Co., Ltd., to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Mr. Panu Yamsri and the Provincial Public Health Doctor Dr. Pira Arirat received the goods to be distributed to healthcare workers for morale and encouragement for their sacrifice, dedication, and fight with Covid-19. On May 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to deliver Wang Wang branded crispy fried rice with dried vegetables and fruits from Bai Li Enterprise Co., Ltd., to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Governor of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Mr. Panu Yamsri and the Provincial Public Health Doctor Dr. Pira Arirat received the goods, which will be distributed to healthcare workers for morale and encouragement for their sacrifice, dedication, and fight with Covid-19. The occasion took place at the Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Provincial City Hall. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, along with […]
On May 24, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss the preparation of vaccination administration to prevent the spread of Covid-19 for insured persons. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant parties also joined the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 24 May 2021
On May 24, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the meeting to hand over policies and guidelines on border management amid the Covid-19 pandemic to border provinces under the Thai border command center in 33 provinces. The meeting took place over video conference. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, also joined the meeting to ensure that the management of Thai border areas with neighboring countries amid the Covid-19 situation operates with unity and efficiency. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting and presented the operational policies on this occasion. Provincial Governors from border provinces and committees from the Thai Border Command Center in 33 provinces also attended the meeting. The meeting reported the situation on the borders of Mae Hong Son, Kanchanaburi, Ubon Ratchathani, Sa Kaeo, and Narathiwat provinces and took place at Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, Government Houses. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 24 May 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan ordered using the Samut Sakhon model to set up a field hospital in a factory to take care of employees infected with Covid-19 in Phetchaburi. The Labour Minister’s Advisor was instructed to visit the company in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi, providing four interpreters to communicate with foreign workers infected with Covid-19. The Advisor also listened to issues build morale and share encouragement to help relax the quarantined employees. She also gave 2,100 paper beds from SCG, 500 packs of drinking water, and five support vehicles for transporting Covid-19 patients while the employees remain in factory quarantine. On May 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the support for company employees affected by the Covid-19 outbreak in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. He said that 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 about the Covid-19 outbreak, especially among employees at workplaces in Phetchaburi Province. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin discussed with Mr. Manit Promkarikul, Chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers’ Union and committee, on insurance, risks, and impacts of the Covid-19 vaccinations to build confidence in insured persons to get vaccinated. On May 21, 2021, at the Chatumonkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the discussion with Mr. Manit Promkarikul, Chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers’ Union, and the committee on insurance, risks, and impacts of the Covid-19 vaccination for insured persons. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. Mr. Manit said that the third wave of Covid-19 outbreaks had affected people of all groups and occupations, both inside and outside the social security system. The government has accelerated full support to solve the problems by launching various projects, such as the proactive Covid-19 screening services to the general public and insured persons under Section 33 in establishments, for prevention. At the same time, the […]
On May 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlkin received healthy food products such as 380 bottles of germinated brown rice drink, 321 bottles of germinated homnin rice drink, 164 bottles of mixed bean drink and 1,000 cans of halved peaches in syrup at the 565 grams size. The foods were delivered by Managing Director, Mr. Pipatpong Israsena Na Ayudhya, Senior Executive Vice President (Sales and Marketing), Mrs. Chananan Pholpatphee, Corporate Communications Manager Mr. Chan Narongporn Dilokrat, and company management from Doi Kham Food Products Co., Ltd. The products will be distributed to staff and medical personnel, providing proactive Covid-19 screening to insured persons, informal workers, and the general public to prevent Covid-19. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong and the SSO’s Inspector-General Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol meeting room 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 May 2021
On May 18, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 2,450,000 hygiene masks from various organizations, including 100,000 masks from Pink Studio Co., Ltd., 800,000 masks from Sikarin Hospital, 400,000 masks from Chularat Hospital, 100,00 masks from patRangsit Hospital, 100,000 masks from Ladprao Hospital, and 50,000 masks from the Twin Towers Hotel and Rajavej ChiangMai Hospital. The Ministry of Labour will deliver the masks to staff and medical personnel conducting the proactive Covid-19 tests for insured persons, informal workers, and the general public to prevent Covid-19 outbreaks. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 18 May 2021
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
