On May 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Panpeng and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, to attend the meeting of the Drug Problem Resolution Coordination Committee Amid COVID-19. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting at the Srisamarn Meeting Room 1, Multipurpose Building, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Defense (Si Saman), Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The meeting agreed on the integration of service channels of drug treatment centers, guidelines for treatment and rehabilitation, physical and mental performance, and guidelines for the operation of the social rehabilitation center. The Ministry of Labour is the agency to support and help rehabilitate social conditions for drug addicts or those who have undergone treatment. It supports them in career and employment, following the Narcotics Code, B.E. 2021, Section 118 – Section 120. The meeting discussed the appointment of a subcommittee following the Order of the Prime Minister’s Office No. 20/2022, dated January 20, 2022. Before the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister observed the practice of the notification […]
On April 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Dr. Samira Asma, Assistant Director of the World Health Organization Head Office in Geneva, Dr. Stella Chungong, Director of Health Security Preparedness, the WHO senior management team, and executives from the Ministry of Public Health, on the occasion of meeting the Labour Minister to discuss the pilot project of the review mechanism for public health emergencies and universal health from the implementation of policies and best practices by the Ministry of Labour. The efforts follow government policy to help workers amid the COVID-19 situation. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Thailand is one of the countries recognized by the World Health Organization […]
On April 19, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 500,000 N95 masks from Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., represented by Deputy General Manager Mr. Chen Linfong, Company Advisor General Wisit Jangprachak, and Assistant General Manager Mr. Chen Yijie. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion on the first floor, Ministry of Labour. The donation will be used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour has a mission to take care of the workforce from the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to be ongoing. It especially focuses on the people who have returned to their home provinces during the Songkran festival. There was a very high risk that the number of infections would rise after the festival was over in the past. In this regard, they thanked the private sector, like Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., […]
On March 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome H.E. Dr. Sarah Taylor, Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary of Canada, to Thailand and committee, on a courtesy call and to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on employment, including foreign workers in Thailand, especially Myanmar workers. The parties discussed the skill development plan for Thai workers under the Thailand 4.0 strategy, information on Thai workers in Canada, and Canadian workers working in Thailand. Advisor to the Labour Minister Air Chief Marshal Fuengsak Ruangkol and Dr. Thongyu Kongkhan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the welcoming, which took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the Ministry of Labour is pleased that Thailand and Canada have maintained a good relationship for 60 years. The Thai government and the Ministry of Labour are ready to cooperate and fully support the Ambassador’s work to strengthen labour relations between Thailand and Canada for both countries’ economic and social development. They have also worked together to overcome the COVID-19 […]
On March 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to join Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on the occasion of meeting the people and donating survival bags to help victims of the COVID-19 pandemic at Saman Rattanaram Temple, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies from the Ministry of Labour in Chachoengsao and related agencies also joined the occasion. On the visit, General Prawit met and encouraged the labour volunteers of Chachoengsao Province who came to welcome the visiting delegation. Labour volunteers are an important mechanism linking the Ministry of Labour’s missions to the area. They are people who have sacrificed their devotion to the public and work closely with the people in the community in coordinating labour services to provide people with jobs, skills, occupations, income, protection, and sustainable […]
On March 14, 2022, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, led the delegation from SEMed Living Care Hospital, together with Perfect Safety Training and Consulting Co., Ltd., and the Phranakhon Safety Officer Club, to donate 500 Rapid Antigen Test kits for the Ministry of Labour’s used. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, was the representative in receiving the donations. The occasion took place on the 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 March 2022
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the COVID-19 situation had impacted the country’s tourism and service sectors, which are an important source of income. But at the same time, the export sector with over 2 million workers in 4 sectors has grown, namely in food, medical equipment, automotive and electronic parts, which is the result of implementing the Factory Sandbox project by the Ministry of Labour, following government policy. It has supported export businesses on continuous employment, and entrepreneurs can continue their business. This reflects the success of the Factory Sandbox project, which is a government policy 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. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry to carry out such projects with “Economics and Public Health principles.” The projects carried out COVID-19 testing and treatment in 12 provinces for 730 enterprises, 349,016 employees, including carrying COVID-19 vaccinations for 112,746 employees […]
On February 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that due to the current COVID-19 situation, the number of infected people has increased. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, cares for the employees and insured persons. They have emphasized the awareness of compliance with measures to continue to protect themselves. At the same time, the Ministry of Labour has not been complacent and has instructed the Social Security Office to prepare for the situation. The Ministry of Labour is ready with medical personnel of hospitals in the social security network, providing medical services to insured persons in the social security system under Section 33 and 39 who are infected with COVID-19 to receive free care and treatment promptly. They have also ensured the availability of beds hosted by hospitels to accommodate the situation already. Each day insured persons are circulating in and out. Once the insured persons are treated, and the doctor allows them to go home, the bed will be empty again. At the same time, the […]
The Labour Minister chaired a meeting to clarify the work on managing foreigners of the three nationalities at Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place with relevant agencies to create knowledge and understanding on implementing work management guidelines for foreigners of the three nationalities. On February 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Ministry of Labour invited relevant a gencies such as the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Provincial Administration, the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Public Health, and members of the private sector, such as the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thgement of the work of foreigners of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, a nd Myanmar). The meeting also provided opportunities for a clearer understanding of the guidelines for implementing the Cabinet Resolutions on various agendas, such as the Cabinet Resolutions on December 29, 2020, on July 13, 2021, and on September 2021. It discussed guidelines for importing foreign workers following the MOU, guidelines for waiving migrant workers who come to work under the MOU who complete their term of employment […]
On February 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the 19th Advisory Council for National Labour Development Meeting No. 2/2022, which took place at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————— Division of Public Relations 7 February 2022
On January 21, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the Economic Situation Management from the Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak Committee Meeting No. 1/2022 (via electronic media. The meeting considered guidelines for promoting health tourism through the Thailand Wellness Sandbox at the Saengsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On January 17, 2022, at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, and informal labor groups, including Chairman of the Bangkok Street Hawker Club, Ms. Yada Phornpetchrampha, President of the Electric Vehicle Taxi Association, Mr. Anuwat Yawut, President of the Suvarnabhumi Taxi Coordinating Association, Mr. Panlop Chayinthhu, representative of the Motorcycle Taxi Association of Thailand, Mr. Santi Patipanarat, President of the Thai Public Taxi Association, Mr. Sadis Chaithieng, representative of the Public Taxi Drivers Association, Mr. Boonserm Sompong, occupational representative, of outdoor artists and entertainers Mr. Suwit Kittitharanon, social worker group representative Mr. Krisada Duanghiran and representative of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand Ms. Issei Phakhansawat, together with a group of approximately 70 people. The group paid a visit to meet the Labour Minister to express gratitude to the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Labour Minister for providing assistance, remedies, and vaccinations to informal workers, enabling them to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in the past year. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress on bed management to support Sections 33 and 39 insured persons infected with COVID-19 from the current pandemic situation. He said that the Ministry of Labour by the Social Security Office had prepared hospital medical personnel in the social security network, with nearly 20,000 beds in Hospitels; approximately 12,000 beds have been used. Once the insured person recovers and the doctors allow them to go home, the beds will be empty again. Insured persons are circulating in and out every day. At the same time, the Social Security Office will coordinate to find additional beds to support adequate treatment of the insured. Therefore, insured persons are asked not to worry and can be assured that the Ministry of Labour will manage beds and support insured persons with treatment from the medical and nursing team of hospitals in the social security network very well. “Insured persons should not worry and be rest assured that the government, the Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies will be able to provide care for everyone infected with […]
On January 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the 19th National Labour Development Advisory Council Meeting No. 1/2022 (16th time) via electronic media at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted a discussion about organizing a seminar to listen to the opinions on the achievement assessment of the National Administrative Reform Council No. 47. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 13 January 2022
On January 14, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong presided over the opening ceremony of the bilateral meeting to promote the ethical and fair recruitment of workers between Cambodia and Thailand during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. The meeting took place via teleconference system on Zoom. He said that migrant workers from neighboring countries are important in driving Thailand’s economy in various industrial sectors. There are over 2.1 million registered migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, of which 448,492 are Cambodian workers. Most of them work in the construction, agriculture, services sectors, manufacturing or sale of food and beverages, wholesale, retail, and market stalls. Thailand and Cambodia signed the first MOU on Labour Cooperation in 2003. It was considered the starting point for promoting the regular and safe migration of Cambodian workers to work in Thailand, promoting comprehensive and ethical employment to prevent human trafficking, and eliminating exploitation among migrant workers. In addition, the Ministry of Labour has continuously developed laws and regulations to promote ethical and fair recruitment of workers. There is a policy to […]
On January 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud participated in the Executive Committee Meeting of the COVID-19 Situation Administration No. 1/2022 via Zoom at the Sangsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting at Santi Maitree Building (outside building), Government Houses. The meeting considered situational leveling and preventive measures to control diseases, the adjustment of disease prevention measures for entering the Kingdom, the vaccination service plan, and the drug supply plan for the treatment of COVID-19 (antiviral drug Paxlovid) of the Center for Emergency Medicine and Public Health, in the case of COVID-19. It also considered the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s guidelines for raising the level of preparedness to cope with the pandemic, including related announcements, orders, and requirements issued under Section 9 of the Royal Decree on Public Administration In an Emergency Situation B.E. 2548 (No. 40), the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s order No. 23/2021 regarding areas defined as highly controlled and monitored areas, and tourism pilot areas, according to […]
