On December 14, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Skill Expo Thailand 2022 project, developing people into the new world. The Department of Skill Development organized the event with the concept of “Building, Strengthening, and Adding Value.” The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education in Chonburi Province, the Director of the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.) and students, gave a welcome at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech.), Chonburi Province. Mr. Suthep said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes and gives importance to laying a foundation for stability in human resource development to drive the economy with innovation to Thailand 4.0. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, has assigned the Department of Skill Development to accelerate the […]
On November 24, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s delegation to visit Phetchabun Province on the occasion of presiding over the KICKOFF ceremony for measures to support and raise income for rice farmers in the 2022/23 harvest year. The measures aim to help rice farmers have an income and financial liquidity in spending, including providing opportunities for farmers to sell rice paddy at a higher price or a price suitable to production costs. The Phetchabun Provincial Governor, Mr. Krit Khongmuang, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province, Phetchabun provincial labour volunteers and community members in the area also participated in the welcoming at the field in front of the Phetchabun City Hall, Sadiang Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchabun District, Phetchabun Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to improving the quality of life of all worker groups. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and […]
On November 29, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to chair the opening meeting to Review and Evaluate Thailand’s National Decent Work Plan 2019 – 2022 and the preparation of the new Thailand Decent Work National Plan 2023 – 2026. The meeting took place at the Kamolthip Room, Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. He said that the Decent Work Country Program (DWCP) is a cooperation framework that the ILO has established with member countries as a reference document for providing assistance and support to member countries. It is formed by establishing strategies, guidelines, and clear goals that correspond to the context and urgent agenda, both economically and socially, to promote decent work for all. Thailand prepared its first DWCP in 2019. Tripartite representatives and the ILO signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2019-2021 DWCP on April 11, 2019, celebrating the ILO’s 100th anniversary. Subsequently, the tripartite committee to drive the implementation of the National Decent Work Plan for Thailand 2019-2021 agreed to extend the implementation period until the end of […]
On November 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the opening speech of the Assistant Minister’s Committee Meeting No. 10/2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Assistant Minister’s Committee, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and the meeting’s attendees have a welcome. The Ministry of Labour was honored to host this meeting at the Ampol Singhakowin Meeting Room, 6th floor, Social Security Office Administration Building, Nonthaburi Province, and online via teleconferencing system. Mr. Suchart said the Ministry of Labour was honored to host this Assistant Minister’s Committee meeting. He said that the meeting is of great importance. This is because the Assistant Minister’s Committee members are considered an important part of considering and evaluating the performance of the Assistant Ministers and recommending measures that are beneficial to the Cabinet of State affairs administration or the Ministers. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted businesses and workers widely throughout the two years that the Labour Minister has been in his role, in which important measures were launched to help the workforce and establishments. For example, in 2021, it launched stationary and […]
On November 24, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to deliver a special speech on “Thai Workers in Condominium-Related Businesses” at the opening ceremony of the seminar on “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023”. The event was organized to drive the country’s real estate business for continuous and sustainable growth. The occasion occurred at the Arnoma Grand Hotel, Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023” seminar was important not only in the real estate business for condominiums but also important to the country’s overall economic system. This is especially for real estate operators of all sizes, gaining insights on the real estate market conditions and future trends. Participants today will receive knowledge and guidance for adjusting their business’s strategic plans to be more effective in aligning with target groups. It also helps to stimulate employment in real estate and related sectors after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Surachai continued that during the COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Labour had policies and measures to […]
On November 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office to perform duties for the Ministry of Labour, Sergeant Major Yossingh Liamlert, the Chachoengsao Provincial Social Security Officer, Ms. Naruemon Boonmee, and the Bang Pakong Social Security Branch Officer, Mrs. Wajana Petchakan, visited the area to support the family of Mr. Panja Yencharoen, an insured person under Section 33 who passed away at Wat Bang Samak, Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. On this occasion, Sergeant Major Yossingh encouraged and let the Provincial Social Security Officer introduce the various benefits of the insured person. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, expressed his condolences and offered encouragement to the family of the insured person who died. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is ready to take care of insured persons so that employees and insured persons have stable social security. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On November 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the opening ceremony of vocational training under the occupational alleviation project in skill development for community technicians in tiling. The initiative is part of efforts to develop and strengthen the community’s grassroots economy project, for 2022, for the fifth batch. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province, village headmen, community leaders, and local administrative organizations in the area joined to welcome the visiting committee at Yod Khiri Sri Wanaram Monastery, Moo 4, Huai Tha Chang Subdistrict., Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour under the leadership of the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, emphasizes developing vocational skills for informal and returning workers to be able to pursue a career that is suitable for the needs of the community. It also supports them in growing their career, […]
On November 15, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the “Healthy Air Forum 2022” opening ceremony. President of the Indoor Air Quality Promotion Association, Asst. Prof. Dr. Pradipat Pongkiatkul reported the event’s objective at the Grand Ballroom, 5th floor, Grand Center Point Hotel, Terminal 21 Bangkok. Mr. Boonchob said indoor air pollution is a major global environmental and health problem. Most of the population lives inside houses or buildings rather than in outdoor spaces. In Thailand, buildings are being built rapidly, with residential buildings looking more modern and beautiful. At the same time, indoor air quality problems persist, such as dust, temperature, humidity, and poor ventilation, causing mould, bacteria, and carbon dioxide accumulation, which affects both the short and long-term health of residents and building occupants. Illnesses that it can lead to include Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), allergies and pneumonia caused by different types of fungi, and the common cold caused by exposure to humidity. The effects are a serious problem, and the initiation of gathering experts, academics, and knowledgeable people from the public […]
On November 6, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined in honour and gave a keynote speech at the 44/2022 Annual General Meeting of the DENSO Labour Union of Thailand. The President of the DENSO Thailand Labour Union, Mr. Kittisak Athisakulsub, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have a welcome. The occasion took place at the Community Hall of Ban Suan Municipality, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to improving workers’ quality of life, as they play an important role in driving and developing the country. During the COVID-19 situation, everyone was a part of moving and joining forces to move forward and overcome the situation. The government’s Ministry of Labour took various measures to support employers and employees in many areas. For example, in 2021, it launched proactive COVID-19 testing in factories to create employee immunity so that the private sector could continue operating. The efforts tested 409,972 […]
On October 27, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the 42nd Home & Condo Expo opening ceremony. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant agencies also joined the occasion at Hall 5, Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said it had been known that, over time, the three main associations of the country’s real estate industry are the Thai Condominium Association, the Thai Real Estate Association, and the Housing Business Association. The three associations are an important force from the private sector, involved in the integration of real estate business and the drive of the overall national economy to expand and grow continuously and sustainably. The Home & Condo Expo is an important event not only for the real estate business but also important to the overall country’s economic system. Houses are still considered the fourth factor in living. The event is the largest housing expedition, with large, medium, and small real estate businesses coming together to offer a variety of projects to exhibit. The event allows consumers and the general public to buy a home, which is one of the […]
On October 21, 2022, at 17.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, to welcome Princess Ubolratana. She presided over the closing ceremony of the TO BE NUMBER ONE member development camp, batch 27/2022. The occasion took place at the Pine Resort, Pathum Sena Road, Tai Ko Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 22 October 2022
On October 21, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, paid a visit to give encouragement and commence the “Occupational Alleviation Project: Skill Development Activities in Tiling” under the “Economic Foundation Development and Strengthening Project 2022”. The project was organized by the Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Office, whose target group was 20 people who have suffered from disasters, natural disasters, economic crises, unemployment, informal workers, and elderly people. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province gave a welcome at the Multipurpose Pavilion, Samakkhi Intersection Community, Moo 7, Tha Yang Subdistrict, Tha Yang District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Ministry of Labour by the Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Office surveyed the needs of people who face occupational troubles and those affected by the economic crisis in Phetchaburi Province to obtain budget support to implement a project to alleviate occupational distress under the “Economic Foundation Development and Strengthening Project 2022”. The project aims to help people who are struggling to find work and have temporary income. The objective is to allow them to increase […]
On October 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the current flood crisis that has affected people’s way of life in many areas. The Ministry of Labour is aware and concerned for the well-being and hygiene of the people. Today, the Ministry of Labour organized volunteer activities to donate survival bags to help flood victims. The Labour Minister assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s volunteers to visit the area to support and donate relief bags to flood victims in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister, Ms. Amphan Tuwwit, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, local government organizations, and relevant agencies in the area also participated in the activities. The first point was at Wat Sop Sawan, Pho Sam Ton Subdistrict, Bang Pahan District, and the second was at the Village Community Hall, Moo 1, Plaiklat Subdistrict, Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Mr. […]
On October 19, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting No. 10/2022, which took place online. The meeting considered the report on operating results and the budget disbursements according to the action plan for the 2022 Fiscal Year, Quarter 1-4 (October 2021 – September 2022), the Statement of Financial Position, and the Statement of Financial Performance for the 2022 Fiscal Year, Quarter 1-4, from October 2021 – September 2022, the report on the performance of the Human Resources Management Plan for 2022, the report on the satisfaction survey of service recipients for 2022, and the report of organizational assessment and the Director of the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment for the 2022 Fiscal Year. The meeting also assigned representatives in the 35th National Occupational Safety and Health Committee and appointed other relevant working groups. It also reported the results of the Institute Of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee’s self-assessments for 2022 and the assessment of document quality of the preparation of documents for meetings that the Secretarial Department presents to […]
On October 5, 2022, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, reported that the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security had coordinated internally with the Embassy in Helsinki, and the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on 17 Thai workers who filed a complaint to the Finnish police for cases of forced labour, borrowing money from Thailand, bad accommodation and unfair wages. Today, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned him and his team to pick up this group of Thai workers who have returned with a coordinator as the fruit-picking season has ended. The group will arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport at 16.25 hours on Finnair flight AY 143. Seventeen workers complained out of a total of 209 returning workers. Mr. Pairoj said that on this issue, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, have a concern about all Thai workers who travel to work abroad, as each person is a pillar of their […]
