Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Minister of Tourism and Sports to discuss measures to help tourism business staff affected by Covid-19 in the case of orders to temporarily close the premises. Employees are entitled to receive compensation benefits in the event of unemployment. On January 22, 2021, at 15.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Tourism and Sports Minister Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakan and the committee on the occasion to meet the Labour Minister to discuss measures to help tourism business staff affected by Covid-19. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, 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 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 General Prawit Wongsuwan, has been instructed to take care of the workforce, including employers and business operators, […]
On January 22, 2021, at 17.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong gave an interview on proactive Covid-19 screening in the workplace, called the “Chonburi Model.” The interview took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The interview is scheduled to air in the 3D news program on January 22, 2021, at approximately 22.30 hours on Channel 3 HD. —————————————————- Division of Public Relations 22 January 2021
On January 22, 2021, at 10.00 hours at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting deliver policies and monitor the performance of the Ministry of Labour. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the welcoming. The Deputy Prime Minister said that from the Covid-19 pandemic, he would like to thank all officials and staff under the Ministry of Labour for helping people affected by Covid-19 to the best of their ability. He said that it is important to jointly prevent the spread of Covid-19 and work with relevant departments. He emphasized additional work on the following issues: 1) Surveillance and prevention of the spread among migrant workers. Delaying the import of foreign workers and management of foreign workers in the country. 2) To establish measures for the relief of foreign workers of the three nationalities according to the Cabinet’s resolution dated December 29, 2020, to be concise in every step. 3) To establish surveillance […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister to drive the “Chonburi Model,” monitoring proactive Covid-19 screening in workplaces. The initiative aims to boost confidence among investors, private companies, tourists, and the public, to prevent and control the pandemic’s spread. On January 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit Chonburi, to monitor the proactive implementation of Covid-19 screening in the workplace for employees insured under Section 33. The measure provides Covid-19 screening, carried out proactively in the workplace, following the Labour Minister’s policy. The Assistant to the Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of 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, has concerns for the workforce and all groups of people. Therefore, various measures have been ordered and implemented following the government’s orders. Therefore, the Labour Minister has proactively worked with the relevant sectors in the working area to prevent and control the spread of the disease to […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin assigned his Secretariat to join a video conference to follow up on job placements’ progress following the Job Expo Thailand 2020 event. He was delighted to see a continuous increase and is confident that proactive employment policies will help businesses and economic growth from the impacts of Covid-19. On January 19, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, presided over the video conference meeting to monitor the progress of the Job Expo Thailand 2020 event. The meeting took place at the Tri Thep Meeting Room 2, 14th floor, Department of Employment. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan joined to co-chair the meeting and the Ministry of Labour’s executives. Mr. Suthep said that the government under the leadership of 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, give great importance to the issue of unemployment, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic which has affected a large population. The Cabinet has approved […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Managing Director of Kings Pack Industrial Co., Ltd., and team, who donated 85,761 garbage bags and plastic zipper bags valued at 300,908 Baht, to be delivered to Samut Sakhon to help fight the Covid-19 outbreak. On January 19, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Managing Director of King Pack Industrial Co., Ltd. Mr. Tawee Chulsakulsakun, and the team on a meeting to meet the Labour Minister and donate 85,761 garbage bags and plastic zipper bags valued 300,908 Baht, to deliver to Samut Sakhon to fight the Covid-19 outbreak. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan and Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the occasion at the Labour Minister’s reception room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 19 January 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Social Security Subcommittee Chairman on the Senate Labour Committee and committee to meet and discuss social security on the Senate Labor Committee to help insurers and businesses amid the Covid-19 crisis. On January 18, 2021, at 16.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Social Security Subcommittee Chairman on the Senate Labour Committee Mr. Narong Rattananukul, assigned by Chairman of the Senate Labour Committee Pol. Gen. Adul Saengsingkeaw, along with Senate Labour Committee member Mr. Manat Kosol, who led the committee to meet with the Labour Minister to discuss social security on the Senate Labour Committee. The Labour Minister chaired the meeting, along with Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, who also joined the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, have instructed […]
On January 15, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong to visit Chonburi, visiting the Covid-19 screening checkpoints and providing facilities and equipment to prevent Covid-19 such as PPE kits, hand sanitizers, alcohol, sanitary gloves for staff for use in their duties. The occasion took place at the screening point at 331 Road, Nern Hin Junction, Nonghiang subdistrict, Phanat Nikhom district, Chonburi. Government officials in Phanat Nikhom and relevant operational staff gave a welcoming and reported the situation. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, care about the workforce and all groups of people and have continuously ordered and implemented measures. Therefore, the Labour Minister was assigned to proactively work with relevant sectors in the area, prevent and control the spread of the disease to be limited in areas, to avoid widespread infections, which will affect the national economy both directly and indirectly, including the well-being […]
On January 14, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Ampuan Thuvavit, together with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, joined a conference meeting with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour at the provincial level to follow up on the implementation of the Ministry of Labour’s Covid-19 Situation Coordination Centers the provincial level. The meeting took place at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 January 2020
Today (January 14, 2021) at 13.45 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, to accept claims from the Chairman of the Informal Workers’ Federation (Thailand) Mr. Somkid Duangnoen and people from the informal worker networks, that filed claims for informal workers in the face of the second wave of Covid-19 outbreaks. Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office Mrs. Buppha Phanpeng, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Charanchai Kosriphitakkul, Inspector-General from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also observed the occasion and spoke with representatives of informal workers about further assistance. The occasion took place at the Legal Division meeting room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 January 2020
On January 14, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian chaired the meeting of the Ministry of Labour’s committee representatives for the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to join a conference meeting with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Sakhon. The meeting monitored the progress of integrating proactive screening of employees in establishments for COVID-19 and into the treatment process required by the Ministry of Public Health. On January 11, 2021, at 16.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over a video conference with the heads of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Sakhon, to monitor the Covid-19 situation. The meeting took place at the Sangsingkaeo Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The Labour Minister’s Advisor reported that with the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, […]
The Deputy Labour Minister had a discussion with the United Nations on preparing to promote careers among women, vulnerable groups, and migrant workers, strengthening the private sector’s role in recovering from the Covid-19 crisis. On January 11, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat met with Dr. Naksit Sakdaphat, Women Policy Specialist from United Nations Thailand (UN Thailand), and the team on the role of the private sector and Covid-19 prevention among women, vulnerable groups, and migrant workers. The meeting discussed cooperation in promoting careers among each group. Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntrik Smiti and working group also attended the occasion at the Special Reception Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Deputy Labour Minister said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development’s (DSD) mission is implemented in three parts. This includes creating a quality workforce to have the knowledge and ability to meet the labour market’s needs and support the S-curve industries by having a subcommittee representing various departments to join as a working group to drive such work in training to […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that on January 9, 2021, screening measures will start among workers in establishments in the most controlled areas. The measures follow the Social Security Office’s Medical Board’s approval for proactive Covid-19 screening guidelines for both Thai and foreign workers in the workplace, to screen insured persons at risk in establishments, to ensure treatment as specified by the Ministry of Public Health. On January 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, cares about the workforce and all groups of people and have continuously ordered and implemented measures of the CCSA. Therefore, the Labour Minister was assigned to proactively work with relevant sectors in the area, prevent and control the spread of the disease to be limited in areas, to avoid widespread infections, which will affect the national economy both directly and indirectly, including the well-being of the people nationwide. Following the Social Security […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Social Security Office’s Medical Board had approved the proactive approach to Covid-19 screening among workplace employees to receive medical services and screen insured persons at risk in the workplace. On January 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, cares about the workforce and all groups of people and have continuously ordered and implemented measures. Therefore, the Labour Minister was assigned to proactively work with relevant sectors in the area, prevent and control the spread of the disease to be limited in areas, to avoid widespread infections, which will affect the national economy both directly and indirectly, including the well-being of the people nationwide. Following the Social Security Act, the Medical Board has announced the regulations and medical service rates in case of Covid-19 infection screening to provide insured persons with proactive medical services. The measures will allow screening of insured persons […]
On January 8, 2021, at 14.00 hours, an Official at the Secretariat Office of the Prime Minister Police General Nantachat Supamongkol chaired the meeting of heads of government agencies in the southern provinces to monitor the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic through video conference, to monitor the situation report and take other actions related to the orders the MOL CCSA in the province. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Ampun Thuvavit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals Mrs. Phattana Phanfak and Mr. Prateep Songlamyong also attended the meeting at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting asked for all provinces’ cooperation in promoting employers and companies to publicize the Ministry of Labour’s announcement on requesting cooperation to forbid the movement of foreign workers into or from outside areas at risk of the Covid-19 outbreak, providing screening measures such as body temperature measurement, providing hand sanitizer gel, mask-wearing controls and educating foreign workers on how to protect themselves. It also discussed the Ministry of Labour’s orders on the establishment of Ministry of […]
