On April 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that in the past week, cases of people infected with Covid-19 have increased in the country. Many cases are linked to entertainment establishments, pubs, and bars. The NHSO has notified that people at risk of Covid-19 can be screened in all public and private hospitals nationwide to enable timely screening and treatment and block the spread of infection. The Prime Minister is concerned about insured persons amid the pandemic. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior (Bangkok) and NHSO to increase channels for Covid-19 services, to reduce congestion, and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40. Such insured persons in the Bangkok area can be tested for Covid-19, which will start on April 17, at the Gymnasium Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng District, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour has carried out the Prime Minister’s orders for government officials and workers in the department to work from home to help the nation prevent and control the Covid-19 pandemic outbreaks until the situation resolves. On April 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of infected people has continued to increase and spread to almost all provinces and clusters in many provinces. In this regard, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha cares about all civil servants. Therefore, he approved the National Security Council’s request for cooperation by the head of government agencies, emphasizing to government officials in their affiliation to follow individual measures with emphasis on wearing a facial mask, strict handwashing during all activities. Individuals who have entered “risky areas, risky businesses or risky activities” strictly emphasize self-quarantine measures, avoid traveling to public places and follow measures implemented in workplaces and educational institutes. The government has asked to increase the number of employees to work from home to their full capacity, with effect until April […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister was concerned for insured persons amid the Covid-19 outbreak. He urged the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior, NHSO, and Bangkok Administration, to add more channels for the Covid-19 services to reduce congestion and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40, located in the Bangkok area. The efforts will allow such insured persons to receive Covid-19 testing for free, starting on April 17 at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok. On April 12, 2021, at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives to establish guidelines in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior (Bangkok) and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) regarding Covid-19 screening for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39 and 40, located in the Bangkok area. The efforts will allow the insured persons to receive a Covid-19 test for free. The […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized that hospitals in the social security system cooperate in caring for insured persons at risk of Covid-19 to their fullest abilities. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the number of Covid-19 cases has increased, especially in the red-area provinces. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under its supervision give importance to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the Songkran Festival holidays and to prepare in all respects if the outbreak becomes more severe. The Labour Minister has charged social security hospitals to cooperate in taking care of Covid-19 risks. The Ministry of Labour has announced measures to help insured persons with Covid-19 cases, to enable private hospitals in the social security program to increase the capacity to support Covid-19 patients, both in screening for at-risk patients and the number of beds to support insured persons with Covid-19. The efforts to support the government’s policy in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and reduce the people’s suffering. Currently, there are 81 private hospitals as […]
The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Labour’s proposal to extend the Covid-19 screening period and collect biometrics to June 16, 2021. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the assessment on the situation of migrant workers by the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee found that some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. Therefore, by enabling migrant workers to stay in the Kingdom and work legally, employers/business operators would have workers drive their businesses. Such workers are under the government sector’s supervision to manage the risk of the Covid-19 pandemic and effectively manage workers who are trafficked in the Kingdom. Thus, the Cabinet passed a resolution approving for migrant workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, and resolution on January 26, 2021, to extend the period of Covid-19 screening and personal identity collection (biometrics) from the original deadline of April 16, 2021, to June 16, 64. Other steps must follow the original guidelines. Deputy Permanent Secretary and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj […]
On April 5, 2021, at the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2021, the committee approved the extension of the Covid-19 screening period and the collection of biometrics for migrant workers of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar) from the original deadline of April 16 to June 16. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, as the Chairman of the Board for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee, acknowledged the concerns of employers and business operators regarding foreign workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, together with the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021. Some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. However, public health facilities and the Immigration Offices are ready to complete the service on time. This will result in such foreign workers unable to work legally. “The Ministry of Labour set a meeting for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee No. 3/2021 to consider solutions […]
The Ministry of Labour received the Prime Ministers’ policy to inspect migrant workers in border areas after finding migrants fleeing the violence in Myanmar to look for work in Thailand. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about the spread of Covid-19 from migrants who fled from the unrest in Myanmar to Thailand. He ordered the Ministry of Labour to investigate and prevent illegal brokers from taking advantage of the opportunity. Latest, he instructed officers to investigate and visit the area to work with the relevant departments to prevent such incidents. Deputy Permanent Secretary and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, said the Department of Employment accepts the Ministry of Labour’s orders to visit inspection areas throughout the country. In particular, the provinces in bordering areas with Myanmar. He reiterated that for brokers and employers thinking of illegal migrant labour if found to be a violation of the law, employers who hire foreigners without a work permit or allow foreigners to work other than those who have […]
On March 23, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit attended the 19th National Advisory Council for Labour Development Meeting No. 3/2021 (10th occasion), whereby Mr. Thavorn Chalatthien chaired the meeting. The meeting reported the progress of preparing a study and analysis project on the development of skills and labour (Reskill/Upskill/New skill) to upgrade work and develop a new career. The meeting further reported the progress of preparing proposals on solutions to the problems of the Security Business Act, B.E. 2558. The occasion took place at the Bangkok Area 3 Social Security Office meeting room, 7th floor, Social Security Office Building, Bangkok Area 3. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 23 March 2021
On March 19, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin attended the meeting of the Covid-19 Disease Situation Management Committee No. 4/2021 through a video conference. The meeting discussed the appropriateness of extending the period for declaring the state of emergency in all areas throughout the Kingdom for the eleventh time and adjusting the level of the situation in the areas throughout the Kingdom. It also considered the Covid-19 vaccine service plan, the determination of type and duration for quarantine, and an action plan to relax measures against Covid-19 as a whole in 2021. The meeting took place at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations 19 March 2021
On March 16, 2021, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, attended the 19th National Advisory Council Meeting for Labour Development and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Amphan Tuivawit. The participants jointly discussed the study and analysis of skills development for reskill, upskill and new skills to upgrade work and develop a new career. Chairman of the National Labour Development Advisory Council Mr. Thavorn Chalatthien chaired the meeting at the Mitmaitree meeting room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ———————————— Division of Public Relations 16 March 2021
Today (March 15, 2021) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat, welcomed Director of the International Labour Office for Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos Mr. Graeme Buckley, along with experts and staff of the Academic Cooperation Program, to attend a meeting to discuss the technical cooperation project of the International Labour Organization. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitree meeting room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. The meeting discussed two new projects: 1) Rebuilding Better: Fostering Business Resilience Post-Covid-19. The project aims to help female entrepreneurs affected by Covid-19 and will continue for one and a half years (January 2021 – June 2022). 2) Young Future makers Thailand – Promoting Youth Employment, which aims to promote youths’ employment (15-24 years old) by targeting young women and youths with disabilities. The project has a period of 15 months (February 2021 – April 2022). In addition, the meeting discussed progress on the implementation of the TRIANGLE in ASEAN project, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin discussed with the Labour Commission, House of Representatives, to monitor progress on measures to support workers from the effects of Covid-19, providing workers with employment, skills development, and social security towards a better quality of life. On March 12, 2021, at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss and monitor progress on measures to support workers affected by Covid-19 together with the Chairman of the Labour Commission, The House of Representatives Mr. Suthep U-On and delegation. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, also joined the occasion. The Labour Commission from the House of Representatives had eight issues to discuss and monitor progress with the Ministry of Labour as follows: 1) Labour statistics during the Covid-19 pandemic. 2) Measures and […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the International Women’s Day event and awarded “Outstanding Working Woman” of 2021 plaques to honour working women who behave as a role model, showcasing good qualities in self and occupation, morality, and ethics, and as a key contributor to society. On March 8, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the International Women’s Day event and awarded “Outstanding Working Woman” of 2021 plaques to honour qualified women under the concept of “Women Workers Unite Through Crisis, Driving the Thai Economy Sustainably.” The meeting took place at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that the United Nations requires for March 8 of every year to be International Women’s Day, and invites member countries to organize activities to celebrate and commemorate the struggle of women, to achieve justice, equality, peace, and development, including a review of progress […]
On March 7, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew joined the FEED VIRTUAL RUN FOR FUTURE running event, supporting the new normal in response to Thailand’s fight against Covid-19. The event was organized by Matichon Public Company Limited and scheduled between Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, March 7, 2021. The activity is a virtual running event to promote Thai people with good physical and mental health, ready to fight every disease and every matter ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 March 2021
On March 4, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Academic Labour Advisor Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai joined the 19th National Advisory Council for the Labour Development Board Meeting No. 2/2021 to discuss skills development (Reskil/Upskill/New skill) to enhance work and develop a new career. The meeting took place at the Social Security Office meeting room, 7th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3 Building. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 4 March 2021
On February 25, 2021, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian joined a meeting at the Center of the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at the Santimaitree Building, Government Houses. The meeting was chaired by Secretary-General of the National Security Council General Natthaphon Nakaphanich, covering the following agenda items: 1. Project to increase the efficiency of Covid-19 screening in Mae Sot, Tak. 2. Monitoring and driving public health measures to tackle the problem of the next phase of the disease. The meeting considered the issues according to the first item on the project to improve the efficiency of Covid-19 screening in Mae Sot District, Tak, in organizing a Covid-19 screening system and safety zone following disease control measures to prevent further Covid-19 outbreaks. The focus was on the second Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge crossing point for the import and export of goods that will affect the economy and border trade. In normal circumstances, border trade exceeds 80 billion Baht per year. During the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, the border trade value […]
