On November 10, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the opening of the 20th Anniversary for the Association Creating Happiness: Innovation for Sustainable Happiness. The event took place in the form of a healthy meeting following the new normal, organized by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth). The occasion occurred at the Convention Center A2, 22nd floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Rama 1 Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 November 2021
On November 9, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the 13th Social Security Committee Meeting No. 23/2021 at the Amphol Singhakovin Meeting Room, 6th Floor, Administration Building, Social Security Office. The meeting took place via conference. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, also attended the meeting. The important meeting resolutions were as follows: 1. Approval of the 3-year government action plan by the Social Security Office (2020-2022) and the revised version for 2022 by adding an ad hoc plan to develop the Social Security Office from the COVID-19 situation. 2. Approval to adjust the plan to develop an information database system to assess the results and effects of the three-year working capital (2020-2022) of the Social Security Fund. The adjustment is from the original project to develop an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) as a system for applying for dental benefits. 3. Approval to add the powers and duties of the Provincial Social Security Subcommittee. 4. Approval to cancel the order on appointing a subcommittee to […]
On November 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined to listen to the Southern Border Provinces Development Strategy Committee’s (SBPDSC) press conference and important projects to be driven in 2022. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha joined as the chairman of the press conference and delivered policies. The Cabinet, the Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC), representatives of the Governors from all five southern border provinces, and related officials attended the occasion at the Phakdi Bordin Building, Government Houses. Past achievements and progress include solving the people’s problems amid the COVID-19 situation that has caused unemployment, a lack of career and income, problems returning from Malaysia, and other issues. Measures were launched to resolve both short-term and long-term problems concretely. The committee has driven land utilization and restored the fundamental economy, following the action plan on integrated power management in the southern border provinces, for stability, prosperity, and sustainability. In the past two years, the pilot project planted bamboo in an area of 10,000 rai by about 1,500 farmers and is expected to generate income for the farmers, valued […]
On November 4, 2021, at 16.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong participated in the meeting of the organizing committee of “Phuen Phueng (Pa) 2021” No. 1/2021 via Zoom. The meeting considered the concept of organizing the “Phuen Phueng (Pa) 2021” event and the event plan for virtual events via electronic media. The event was held on-site at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Meeting Room, 7th Floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On November 2, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives attended the royal merit-making ceremony, offering the Kathina robes for 2021. The occasion took place at Rachathiwat Wihan Temple in Bangkok. _______________________ Division of Public Relations 2 November 2021
On October 6, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, to preside over the award ceremony for the Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 and Award for Outstanding Model Establishment in Occupational Safety, Health and Working Environment at the Provincial Level, 2021. The occasion took place at the Office of the Bank for Agriculture and Cooperatives meeting room, Sisaket Province. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mr. Thanakrit Jirivipakorn and the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Sisaket Province also participated in this ceremony. Organizations that have passed the assessment criteria of the Office of Labour Protection and Welfare in Sisaket Province received this award, including 21 branches of the Bank for Agriculture and Cooperatives. Mr. Pornsak thanked the establishments for giving importance to the safety of employees in the workplace and service users. Such organizations will be a model for occupational safety, health, and working environment to other business establishments and follow Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin’s policies concerning workers, employees, and businesses […]
On September 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area to award workplaces with the Thailand Labor Management Excellence Award 2021. The occasion occurred at the Nopparat Room, Royal Diamond Hotel, Rai Som Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province. Heads of government agencies in affiliation with the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province participated in the occasion. Mrs. Thiwalrat said 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, has foreseen the importance of the workforce, which is an important force of the nation. It focuses on raising awareness among employers and employees to comply with labour laws, including establishing a labour relationship management system and welfare. It aims to improve the quality of life of employees and their families, following the philosophy of a sufficiency economy and creating a good investment climate. It gives drug addicts the opportunity to redeem themselves and return as good people to society to show that their establishment is part […]
On September 20, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol joined the meeting of the heads of government agencies at the ministry level or equivalent no. 2/2021 (via Video Conference). Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting at Phakdi Bordin Building Government House. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 September 2021
On September 20, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 8/2021 via electronic media. The meeting considered the petition under Section 120 (establishment relocation) of the employer, Globe Express Service (Overseas Group) Co., Ltd., from one related employee, the petition under Section 120 (establishment relocation) of the Employer of Graphic A Appraisal Co., Ltd., from one related employee and a request under Section 120 (establishment relocation) of the employer of JCK Hospitality PCL, from one related employee. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
On September 15, 2021, at 15.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the presentation of the operating results in the 2021 fiscal year and proposals for expanding the Thai labour market abroad through the Labour Offices overseas. The meeting took place via Zoom at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————– Division of Public Relations 17 September 2021
On September 16, 2021, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol participated in the award ceremony for the State Excellence Award for 2021. This year, the Public Sector Development Commission (PSDC) resolved to award the Government Management Award in Category 2, Strategic Planning and Communication into Practice, to the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Prime Minister (Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam) presided over the ceremony, and the Permanent Secretary of Labour was the recipient of the above, which took place online. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour organized the Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 ceremony, awarding three organizations for the best workforce management system for 2021, committed to promoting a good quality of life for their employees. The companies are a model for organizational development and received a royal trophy from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. On September 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the Thailand Labour Management Excellence Award 2021 ceremony, which took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said the award ceremony was held for the fifth consecutive year to award organizations with the best workforce management system. The award comprises three trophies from Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for large, medium, and small enterprises that have been recognized as organizations that are committed to managing their workforce following the standards in all three areas, including the Thai labour standards, employee relations and welfare, and occupational safety, health, and working environment. The award is given to honour such organizations, for the mutual pride by both […]
On September 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Dr. Taweekiat Rongsawat, Chairman of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand. He led representatives of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand and 20 employers’ associations to meet and encourage the government and the Labour Minister in performing their duties well throughout, especially in support employers and employees under Sections 33, 39, and 40 during the COVID-19 situation. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Police Major General 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. Theanrat Nawamawat, Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that from the COVID-19 situation, the 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, recognizes the importance of helping both employers and employees. No […]
On September 13, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuwawit chaired the State Enterprise Labour Relations Committee Meeting No. 6/2021 via Zoom, along with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan, government representatives, employers and employee representatives, and relevant officials. The meeting considered improving the welfare related to motorcycles for use in off-site work for employees of the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority and setting the criteria for considering special welfare for employees working in the risky areas of the southern border provinces. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 13 September 2021
On September 13, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 12/2021 via electronic media. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan, department executives, government representatives, employers, employee representatives, and related officers attended this meeting. The meeting considered the 3-year digital action plan (2021 – 2023) and the year 2022 of the Employee Welfare Fund, disposal of debt from the Employee Welfare Fund as bad debt, and requests for allowances other than compensation. The occasion took place at the Mitmaitri Conference Room 2, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 13 September 2021
On September 8, 2021, at 16.45 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol represented the Labour Minister, participating in the discussion at the 5th International Conference for Building a Nation, which took place in an online meeting format. Over 1,000 people attended, including important figures from the public and private sectors and scholars in various fields from many countries. Participants exchanged knowledge and experience in important issues related to nation-building in various fields so that social stakeholders and national policymakers are aware of important issues and can work together to drive solutions together. The topic of this discussion was strategies and guidelines for recovering from the COVID-19 crisis. The meeting is scheduled between September 8 to 9, 2021, at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. The Permanent Secretary of Labour participated in a panel discussion on Manpower Strategy and Education for Crisis Restoration and Nation Building. Ms. Nicole Scoble-Williams, Global Leader of the Future of Work from Deloitte, Japan, Ms. Bettina Schaller, President of the World Employment Federation, and Professor Dr. Suchachwee Suwansawat, President of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, […]
