On February 4, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the committee’s meeting to consider the operations of foreign nongovernmental organizations No. 1/2022. Relevant agencies attended the meeting via the Zoom application. The meeting considered Foreign NGOs’ requests for renewal of their licenses to work as foreign NGOs, to extend the period of operation in Thailand, to add additional objectives and locations, to change the type of operation, to request a new officer, and for renewal of work permits of 11 foreign organizations. It also considered the foreign NGOs’ request for new officers and to change a power of attorney from 7 organizations. The meeting took place in the Tian Atchakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 4 February 2022
On February 3, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Public Relations Working Group Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered guidelines for public relations operations, channels for disseminating the mission, and the public relations budget of agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Meeting Room, 7th floor, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations 3 February 2022
On February 3, 2022, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud assigned Assistant Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, to chair the meeting to prepare for the evaluation of integrity and transparency in the operations of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for the 2022fiscal year. The meeting determined target groups following the internal stakeholder perception assessment (IIT) and target groups for the external stakeholder’s assessment (EIT). The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 3 February 2022
On February 3, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the Marine Labour Committee Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the meeting of the Special Area Trilateral Committee under the Maritime Labour Convention Marine insurance under Section 81(2)(c), stipulating the minimum wage rate under Section 46 and the rules, procedures, and conditions for social security protection and seafarers compensation. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. —————————— Division of Public Relations 3 February 2022
On February 2, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Subcommittee Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting acknowledged the results of the action plan for the 2021 fiscal year considered the (draft) action plan for people with disabilities in the workforce for the 2022 fiscal year. In addition, the meeting jointly reviewed the subcommittees under the National Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (NEPD), including recommendations on the Thai Retailer Association’s guidelines for the employment of persons with disabilities. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, and representatives from related agencies attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, via the Zoom Meeting system. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 February 2022
On February 2, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, presided over the Thai Red Cross Society lottery award ceremony, the “Lucky Labour Tickets” for 2021. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined to honour and witness the award ceremony at the 1st floor of the Ministry of Labour. As for the Thai Red Cross Society lottery awards, the “Lucky Labour Tickets” for 2021, the first prize, a passenger car, the All-New MG 5, Model X, with one car, was awarded to Mr. Sommai Kittinatphong. The second prize, a gold necklace weighing 5 Baht, with one prize, was awarded to Mrs. Benjarin Chantanakhet. The third prize, a gold necklace weighing 1 Baht, with six prizes, was awarded to Khun Rungtham Prathieng, Khun Rattana Amparat, and Parichart Asset and Construction Company Limited. As for the recipients of gold weighing 1 Baht, the recipients did not participate in the ceremony for the other three prizes. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations […]
On February 2, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the meeting of the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the management of foreign workers under Section 83 of the Fisheries Royal Decree B.E. 2558 and the implementation of the MOU for workers after the expiration of 4 years to continue to work. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————– Division of Public Relations 2 February 2022
On January 28, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the committee’s meeting to set plans and monitor the Ministry of Labour’s results from the government inspection for the 2022 fiscal year, No. 1/2022. The meeting considered government inspection guidelines and the determination of the issue of the inspection of the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General for the 2022 fiscal year and the (draft) Ministry of Labour’s order regarding the government inspection plan of the Inspector-General. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations 28 January 2022
On January 26, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the Employee Welfare Fund risk management plan indicators for the 2022fiscal year, requests for assistance in other cases besides compensation, and the payment of allowances through KTB Corporate. It also listened to opinions in the National Anti-Corruption Commission Announcement preparation. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitri 2 Meeting Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 January 2022
The Ministry of Labour assigned its Advisor to visit Khon Kaen to drive the visit and follow up on the policy of one province, one project, with pilot training in 6 provinces, upgrading informal workers towards smart farmers. On January 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit Khon Kaen to observe training courses for entrepreneurs in smart agriculture to drive the policy to raise the income level and community economy. The visit focused on one province, one project (curriculum) for informal worker groups, including developing additional vocational training courses focusing on innovation and suitable technology by the community for sustainable communities. The visiting committee also met, talked, and asked about issues with trainees and operators during the training. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and officers from agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Khon Kaen Province also participated in the occasion at the Nam & Lan Farm Community Enterprise, Khok Si Subdistrict and Nam & Lan Farm Community […]
Today (January 20, 2022) at 08.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a blessing card from Her Royal Highness Prince Chulabhorn Walailak empress Krom Phra Sri Sawangkhawat Worakatiya Rajanari and HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya on the occasion of the 2022 New Year’s Day. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour, with great appreciation for the Royal Family. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 January 2022
On January 18, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the workshop’s opening ceremony to prepare the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027. Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined in honoring the opening ceremony of the meeting at Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that the COVID-19 situation greatly affected various occupations. It has resulted in new career models of employment through digital platforms as well as causing more workers to choose occupations known as informal workers. Academically, it is expected that even if the COVID-19 situation unfolds, the career direction will continue to trend this way in the future. Therefore, the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027 is an important academic tool that will enable informal workers to be promoted, protected, and developed to have a better quality of life. It is believed that with the cooperation of everyone in the meeting, once completed, the Ministry of Labour will have […]
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 17, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong joined the Sustainable Development (SD) Board of Director’s Meeting No. 1/2022 via the electronic system at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Meeting Room, 7th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting monitored the progress of the mission-driven action of the responsible agencies and coordinated the principles of driving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets. It also acknowledged the implementation of Thailand’s SDG Roadmap, the Voluntary National Review (VNR) 2021, considered improvements to sub-committees and working groups under the Sustainable Development Committee, including guidelines for driving the country’s sustainable development goals in the next phase. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting. —————————— Division of Public Relations 17 January 2022
On January 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to give an in-depth interview with the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) for the preparation of the (draft) Digital Government Development Plan for Thailand 2023-2027. The interview took place via Zoom, at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————– Division of Public Relations 6 January 2022
On December 6, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the meeting to consider and prepare expenditure budgets of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour for the 2023 fiscal year. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
