The Labour Minister received ready-to-eat foods, chicken eggs, and beverages from CPF, CPI, and Osotspa to support medical personnel vaccinating campsite workers at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng. The donations were also to help families of the Thai Taxi Association to overcome the COVID-19 crisis together. On August 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchat Chomklin received ready-to-eat foods, chicken eggs, and health beverages from Mr. Prasit Boonduangprasert, Chief Executive Officer and Ms. Phimonrat Repattanawichitkul, Chief Human Resources Executive from Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL or CPF, and Mr. Payut Sanguannam, Safety and Community Relations Manager, Osotspa PCL. The donation was made to support medical personnel and Social Security Office staff providing vaccination services for campsite workers in Bangkok at the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng. CPF donated 1,800 packs of shrimp wonton noodles, and CPI donated 6,000 bottles of vitamin beverages. Consumables were also given to the Thai Taxi Association. CPF donated 200,000 fresh chicken eggs, Osotspa donated 2,250 bottles of M-za, Cvitt, and Yanhee beverages. The Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep […]
On August 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned for the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation and has made COVID-19 vaccinations a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour has implemented a month-long lockdown of camp workers intending to vaccinate about 3,500 people daily from the 611 camps in Bangkok, comprising 83,082 workers, including 32,471 Thais and 50,611 foreigners. Mr. Suchart said that today was the first day that the Ministry of Labour, together with hospitals in the social security network, the Ministry of Interior, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, opened the worker camp vaccination center at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng District, Bangkok. The facility can vaccinate 2,000 people daily and is supported by a team of doctors and nurses from Vichaivej International Hospital, Samut Sakhon. There is another facility at Lumpini Tower on Vibhavadi Road, Chomphon, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. […]
On August 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin met with presidents of four taxi associations, including Mr. Panlop Chayinthhu, President of the Suvarnabhumi Taxi Coordinating Association, Mr. Sadis Chaithieng, President of the Thai Public Taxi Association, Mr. Anuwat Yawut, President of the Electric Vehicle Taxi Association, and Mr. Boonserm Sompong, President of the Public Taxi Drivers Association, to discuss becoming an insured person under Section 40 in terms of assistance, remedies and benefits, including skill development. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The presidents of the associations submitted a request for assistance from the Labour Minister on four issues, including the request for small taxi operators to receive compensation of 5,000 Baht, bringing taxi occupations into informal workers, increase options for small taxi operators in the social security system under Section 39, and setting up a working group to […]
On August 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin met with the Chairman of the Bangkok Hawker Community, Ms. Yada Pornpetcharumpa, and members, who delivered a basket for encouragement ad thanks to Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha through the Labour Minister for assisting members of the Bangkok Hawker Community in making food boxes for worker camps in Bangkok. The effort follows the “sharing kindness from shop to workers” project. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mr. Jumlong Chuayrod, and the Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that under the “sharing kindness from shop to workers” project, the Department of Employment support one meal of food per day. The initiative was carried out from July 12 to 27, 2021, targeting camp workers in 520 locations in Bangkok with 750,000 boxes and 797 locations in Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Prakan, totaling 500,000 boxes. The project participants are the Bangkok Hawker […]
On August 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol to receive 56,440 eggs from Betagro and Sunfood, together with the Workplace Safety Network, the Labour Protection and Welfare Office of Samut Prakan, Chachoengsao, Pathum Thani, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and Samut Sakhon. The eggs were delivered to the Ministry of Labour to help those affected by COVID-19. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, also joined the occasion, which took place at the foyer, ground flood, Ministry of Labour. Food and necessary items that the Ministry of Labour receives from the private sector and the Workplace Safety Network will be distributed to help those affected by COVID-19, such as camp workers in Bangkok and its vicinity, taxi drivers, including associations, charitable organizations, and community leaders, to be distributed to the people who have been affected by COVID-19. Mr. Suthi Said that today, the Ministry of Labour by the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin assigned him to receive 56,440 eggs from the private sector, namely Betagro and Sunfood, together […]
The Deputy Labour Minister moved forward in distributing food boxes to the Din Daeng-Huay Kwang area to alleviate the suffering and encourage workers to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. On August 8, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that she had assigned the team to deliver food boxes to help the people since July 22, 2021. Almost 20,000 food boxes have been distributed to date. The effort aims to help construction camp workers, medical personnel stationed at the main hospitals and field hospitals, volunteers supporting COVID-19 patients, and people in various communities that have been affected, especially for families who are unemployed and have no income. Receiving one food box for one family can reduce the burden of cooking expenses for one meal. It shows that the food boxes being delivered to the recipient’s hand can help and alleviate suffering. Yesterday (August 7, 2021), food boxes were delivered to community coordinators in Din Daeng and Huai Khwang districts to distribute to the communities, including the Darun community (Pracha Songkhro 16), Na Thong community, Bueng Rama 9 community, and Prachauthit 18 community. […]
On August 5, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting on the integration and drive of border management under the COVID-19 situation through the VTC system at the Sangsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting clarified the results of the integration and drive of border management, preparing a plan for Myanmar refugees fleeing unrest. The meeting also discussed clarification of operations of border provinces. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 6 August 2021
On August 5, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 100 cans of canned fish from Thai Union Group PCL. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong joined the occasion. The donated goods will be delivered to those in need, suffering from the impact of COVID-19. The occasion took place in front of the Labour Minister’s meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister delivered consumer goods to help the Labour Rights Promotion Network (LPN) to help foreign workers in the east and in the Aranyaprathet district. On August 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, donated consumables donated to the Ministry of Labour by the private sector. The donations were delivered to the Labour Right Promotion Network (LPN) to help Thai people and migrant workers who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19. The occasion took place at the foyer on the 1st floor, Ministry of Labour building. The donation included instant noodles and 2,700 eggs. Mr. Suchart said that in the past, the Ministry of Labour had supported food expenses by utilizing the budget from the Foreign Workers Management Fund to alleviate the suffering of the workers […]
On August 4, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area and donate 100 sets of picnic mattresses and 100 boxes of drinking water to the Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office. The Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Doctor, Dr. Petchreuk Tansawat, was representative in receiving the goods. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province also joined the occasion. The donations were delivered for use in local quarantine facilities in Phetchaburi. The occasion took place at the meeting room on the 2nd floor, Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Office. +++++××+++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 4 August 2021
On August 3, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area to deliver rice boxes and dry food, supported by the private sector and kind citizens. The delivery was made to help families of taxi drivers who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19 through the Thai Taxi Association. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the President of the Thai Taxi Association, Mr. Witoon Naewpanich, joined the occasion at the Siam Taxi Cooperative, Nuanchan Road, between 27-29, Sureeporn 46/172 Project, Khlong Kum Subdistrict, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has foreseen the hardships and cares for people in independent professions such as taxi drivers, street hawkers, motorcycle taxi drivers, tricycle drivers, including night time professions, such as waitresses, singers, and musicians, who have been affected by the lockdown measures in the highest control areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs. Thiwalrat added that today, the Labour […]
On August 2, 2021, at 13.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to monitor the COVID-19 situation across the country through Zoom. The meeting aimed to help people in the area recover from COVID-19 impacts, reduce infection and promote a better quality of life. The Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, 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, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 August 2021
On August 1, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that the increase in COVID-19 cases during this period has resulted in all sectors continuing to use their full potential to support the people. In the past, she received food boxes supported by businesses, department stores, shops, and the people, to deliver to various areas such as people in construction worker camps, medical personnel stationed in both the main hospitals and the field hospitals, and volunteers, including the affected communities. Today, food boxes were delivered to a team of medical personnel in Phranangklao Hospital and Busarakham Hospital as encouragement during these difficult times. The Deputy Labour Minister added that she would continue to deliver food boxes and cover all groups of people to alleviate their suffering. She also shared words of encouragement to overcome this crisis together. ————————————————— Division of Public Relations 1 August 2021
The Deputy Labour Minister sent a team to deliver food boxes to the people in the dark red zones to encourage the people and medical personnel. On July 31, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that she intended to deliver food boxes to cover every target group as much as possible, including construction worker camps that have been ordered to close. Although some worker camps are open, they are still affected. Therefore, the team has continued to deliver rice boxes. In addition, it has also delivered food boxes to medical personnel who perform duties at the front line, working in both the main hospital and in field hospitals, including volunteers supporting Covid-19 infected people. The Deputy Labour Minister added that today, she assigned a team to deliver food boxes to the Bang Bua Thong School Field Hospital to send encouragement to medical personnel working hard. Food boxes were also delivered to the Bang Bua Thong Land community in Bang Bua Thong District, Nonthaburi, a community in the dark red area where people cannot leave their homes. The food […]
Deputy Labour Minister assigned a team to deliver food boxes to volunteers to thank and encourage them to care for COVID-19 patients. On July 31, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat reported that due to the COVID-19 situation, the number of infected people has continued to increase, affecting many groups of people. Therefore, a team was assigned to continuously deliver food boxes. The team has delivered food boxes to construction worker camps and medical personnel, both the main hospitals and field hospitals. It has now expanded to other groups. This time, food was delivered to the Mobility Center, the Army, and volunteers, performing duties in coordinating and supporting Covid-19 patients. “Thank you for the kindness and sacrifice of the volunteer team towards all Thai people. We strongly believe that cooperation from all sectors will make the situation better to get through this crisis together,” concluded the Deputy Labour Minister. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 July 2021
On July 30, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to monitor the COVID-19 situation in Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Sakhon, which took place via Zoom. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Suchin Chaichumsak, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Samut Sakhon Provincial Governor Mr. Wirasak Withitsaengsri and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 30 July 2021
