On April 28, 2021, at 13.30 hours, at the Tien Achakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the Subcommittee Meeting to Investigate Foreign Workers Amid the Covid-19 Situation No. 1/2021. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and representatives from the Royal Thai Police and Immigration Office also attended this meeting. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, gives importance to the management of foreign workers in Thailand. He emphasized the surveillance, investigation, and Covid-19 screening in all establishments to work together to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “Today’s meeting considered and passed a resolution approving the appointment of six groups for the monitoring and inspection of foreign workers, to inspect, arrest, and prosecute […]
On April 28, 2021, at 10.00 hours, at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, presided over the meeting to monitor the proactive Covid-19 testing among the workforce. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntrik Smiti, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting. General Prawit said that from the Covid-19 outbreak situation happening presently, he thanked all of the Ministry of Labour’s officials and staff for uniting together to help people affected by Covid-19 to their fullest ability. He asked that everyone remember to protect themselves from Covid-19. He showed admiration for the Ministry of Labour in providing proactive Covid-19 screening in five high-risk provinces, including Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Chonburi, and Chiang […]
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 […]
On April 26, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting on managing the Covid-19 situation at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting presented the Labour Minister’s (Mr. Suchart Chomklin) policies in providing assistance and remedies for the people and insured persons in the social security system and managing the third wave of Covid-19 outbreaks in the provinces. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 April 2021
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 […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the red-area provinces, Pathum Thani, Chonburi, and Chiang Mai. The first day was smooth and followed the measures set by the Ministry of Public Health. Any insured person detected with the infection will be sent for treatment immediately, with a medical team taking care of the procedures prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health. On April 24, 2021, 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 red-area provinces. The facilities included the multi-purpose hall at Pathum Thani Vocational College, Ban Klang, Mueang, Pathum Thani. Information as of April 24, 2021, at 15.00 hours, reported a total of 481 insured persons examined, divided into 387 people under Section 33, 45 people under Section 39, and 49 people under Section 40. The free proactive Covid-19 screening services commenced for insured persons in Pathum Thani and nearby areas today (April 24, 2021) as the first day. The facility in […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin commenced the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, providing proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons in the social security system under Sections 33, 39, and 40 in red area zones. The program is another channel or option to service insured persons to receive fast screening services, reducing congestion and long queues. The services are free of cost and will be available from April 24 to 30. Queue card collection starts at 06.00 hours, and screenings start at 08.00 hours, facilitating 200 people per day. Insured persons are required to bring their ID cards and three certified copies of their national ID cards. The occasion took place at the Vibharam Amatanakorn Hospital, Chonburi Province. On April 24, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening of the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, providing proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons at the Vibharam Amatanakorn Hospital, Chonburi Province. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Member of the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and the committee visited the Pathum Thani Vocational College to check the readiness of the proactive Covid-19 screening facility for insured persons in Pathum Thani and nearby to reduce congestion and facilitate screening. Services commence on April 24 to 30. On April 23, 2021, at the multi-purpose hall, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Ban Klang, Mueang, Pathum Thani, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the inspection for the readiness of facilities as a channel to provide proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons to reduce congestion and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Sections 33,39 and 40 located in Pathum Thani Province and nearby areas. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Director of the Pathum Thani Vocational College Dr. Sansanee Sayasonthi, Director of Karunvej Pathumthani Hospital Dr. Yingkiat Paisanachapong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has shown concern for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin responded to the Prime Ministers’ concerns regarding the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, causing employers to stop operating as the government ordered the temporary closure of the premises. In such a case, employees are entitled to receive unemployment benefits at the rate of 50 percent of the daily wages, not exceeding 90 days in total. On April 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s concern, and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has urged care for night workers within the framework of the law. Night workers, such as those in pubs, bars, entertainment venues, restaurants, and service places. Most of the workers were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Insured persons are to receive remedial assistance if their employer had to stop operating due to the government’s order for the temporary closure of the premises. Workers will receive compensation benefits in the event of unemployment due to the force majeure from Covid-19. Mr. Suchart said that in the event of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Social Security Office opened its Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press, as a channel for insured persons to contact for advice, particularly those who cannot find a screening facility or hospital for treatment in case of infection. It will advise insured persons who screen for Covid-19. On April 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the press conference to open the Social Security Office’s Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration and 1506 hotline, press 6. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that from the current situation in the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, many people in close contact with high-risk groups need to be. As a result, many public and private hospitals are congested with long queues. To facilitate insured persons to be examined quickly, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has shown concern for insured persons, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, supervising the Ministry of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project at the Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng. He said that the third day went according to the procedures prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health. If an insured person is found to be infected, they will be taken to an HQ (Hospital Quarantine) that is a hotel, according to the Ministry of Public Health’s procedures, which is a place to support symptomatic treatment and is in the care of a medical team as well. It aims to expand the screening to other provinces in the red category. On April 19, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project. He said that today was the third day of the proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok. The efforts aim to reduce congestion and facilitate service users, utilizing the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a donation of alcohol disinfectant products from Pornwilai International Group Trading Co., Ltd., and Vijitsompornpanich Intertrade Co., Ltd., for delivery to the departments under the Ministry of Labour to be used for cleaning and disinfection in Covid-19 prevention. On April 19, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a donation of alcohol disinfectant products from Mr. Apichat Patcharapinyaphong, Managing Director of Pornwilai International Group Trading Co., Ltd., a company in the production of ethyl 95% alcohol since 1992, with over 29 years of experience. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there have been some shortages of hand-sanitizing products among Thai people in many areas across the country. The donation was together with Vijitsompornpanich Intertrade Co., Ltd. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that today, he received the donation of alcohol disinfectant products from […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the overall situation of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project at the Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng. He said that the second day was satisfactory and that he had ordered the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to instruct safety staff to follow strict measures to prevent Covid-10 from spreading among the workers in the workplace. He also instructed the Department of Employment to ask for cooperation from employers to urge foreign workers to comply with regulations and measures to control diseases and reduce the risk of Covid-19. On April 18, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project. He said that today was the second day of the proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok. The efforts aim to reduce congestion and facilitate service users, utilizing the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the atmosphere of the proactive Covid-19 screening project for insured persons at the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Center in Din Daeng. He said it was a smooth first day, where everything followed the procedures and measures set by the Ministry of Health. The first insured person came to check-in at 07.39 hours. On April 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the proactive Covid-19 screening program for insured persons. Today was the first day of the proactive Covid-19 screening services for insured persons in the social security system under Sections 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok. The efforts aim to reduce congestion and facilitate service users, utilizing the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, as a test site. In this regard, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has concerns for insured persons who returned to the provinces and visited risky places over the Songkran festival. The Ministry of Labour has joined with the Ministry of Interior (Bangkok) and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) to organize a proactive Covid-19 screening program […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and committee visited the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, to check the preparation of the facility for use as a channel for proactive Covid-screening for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39 and 40 located in Bangkok. The services will help reduce congestion and facilitate screenings, starting Saturday, April 17. On April 16, 2021, at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over site readiness to launch Covid-19 testing services on Saturday, April 17. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and facilitate social security insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok to be tested for Covid-19. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services MD Phairoj Surattanavanich, Deputy Secretariat of the NHSO Dr. Attaphob Limpanyalert, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Bangkok Mr. Somboon Homnarn, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, […]
