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          The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and committee, paid a courtesy call to the Thai Ambassador to Helsinki, Finland, Ms. Chavanart Thangsumphant. The visit was made on the occasion of a visit to Finland to discuss labour matters at the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki. The meeting discussed important issues such as encouraging Thai workers traveling to collect wild fruits in Finland to have an employment contract with the employer, protected by legal benefits and welfare. It also supports continuous cooperation between the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki and the Thai Ministry of Labour through a joint working group mechanism, encouraging Thai workers working in Finland to receive protection and welfare under the law for both skilled and seasonal fruit-picking workers. They also discussed the drive for more Thai workers to work in Finland, expanding the Thai labour market in Finland, and having a working group between the Royal Thai […]

The Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee prepared a proposal to the Cabinet to extend the service period for CI centers in 4 provinces of Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Ranong, and Chonburi, to February 13, 2023. and approve the amendment of the Ministry of Labour’s announcement on allowing migrant workers with high potential to work in the Kingdom as a special case, following the economic and investment stimulus measures.           On September 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the Foreign Work Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2022. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and relevant agencies joined the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting approved the extension of the period for the center to consider granting permission to stay in the Kingdom, issuing permits, issuing certificates of identity (CI), and permission for migrant workers to work in the Kingdom as a special case following the economic stimulus and investment measures by attracting high-potential migrant […]

            On August 30, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, chaired the commencement of the “Youth Employment in Thailand” meeting, labour market trends, impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, labour policies, and youth support for people-centered rehabilitation in Thailand. The occasion took place at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. She said that the NEETs issue is very important for Thailand’s current economic and social situation. Youths aged 15 to 24 without employment, education, or training, are on a rising trend. In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the Thai economy and labour market. Youths face the problem of unemployment. She said that it is important that we work together to solve the problem by promoting employment for youths to reduce unemployment, including supporting economic, social, and environmental transitions and restoring the Thai economy. As known, Thailand is entering “a fully aged society.” Preparing young men and women to have the skills required in the labour market and productive and rewarding employment is important for the economy’s future and the development of the country and society. Having job skills that don’t align with the […]

          On August 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit Songkhla to meet and encourage the homeworkers group, the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group. Deputy Mayor of Ban Phru, Mr. Sakrawee Chewasereechon, along with the heads of departments under the Ministry of Labour and members of the homeworkers group, welcomed them at the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group, located at 29/1 Chum Saeng 4 Road, Ban Phru Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province.           Mrs. Thienrat said that from the visit, she found that this group was promoted in employment and occupation by the Songkhla Provincial Employment Office. They were supported to develop their skills, encouraged grouping, and apply as a group member for homeworkers. Originally, the group had only eight members. Now, it has over 30 people. The Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office educated the members about labour protection laws. The Office of Skill Development will help promote skill development for the group’s members. Currently, the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, has Mrs. Sompong Phuwiset as the group’s leader. […]

            On August 29, 2022, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, Police Lieutenant Colonel Thammasak Witcharaya, presided over the project’s opening ceremony to prevent and resolve forced labour or services that may arise from violations of migrant workers. The activities included training on the prevention and correction of forced labour or services that may arise from violations of migrant workers. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined the opening ceremony. Academic Labour Advisor Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai presented the event’s objectives at the Ballroom on the 3rd floor, The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok.             Police Lieutenant Colonel Thammasak said the government intends to eradicate human trafficking. This includes all forced labor or services out of Thailand. It has set the prevention and suppression of human trafficking as a national agenda and has continued to eliminate the issues until now. The Ministry of Labour is the main agency in the prevention and suppression of human trafficking, responsible for preventative operations under the 20-year national strategy on security. It has continued to operate in many dimensions, such as […]

          On August 29, 2022, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the National Informal Workers Management Committee No. 1/2022. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, attended the meeting at the Ministry of Labour.           General Prawit said that the government recognizes the importance of informal workers. There are new forms of employment, such as employment through platforms. The existing labour laws still do not cover some parts, resulting in some informal workers not having entitlements to the rights, protection, and welfare they should. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was assigned to accelerate the draft bill promoting the quality of life and protection of informal workers. The Cabinet approved the draft on December 28, 2021, and it is currently under consideration by the Council of State to come into effect immediately. He asked all parties to support the informal sector for a better quality of life. The outcome of this meeting was an agreement on the (draft) Informal Worker Management Action Plan, 2023 – 2027, consisting of 6 main guidelines that would enable informal workers to receive skill development and career promotion, protection, and […]

            On August 3, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined the National Family Strategy and Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2022 via Zoom. The Minister of Social Development and Human Security, Mr. Juti Krairiksh, chaired the meeting. The meeting considered the (draft) Family Action Plan 2023 – 2027 and the policy development proposal from the National Family Assembly for 2021. It also informed matters for acknowledgment, including the organization of the National Family Assembly for 2022 under the concept of “Family Friendly Environment: Creating Happiness and Safety in All Areas.” The occasion took place at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations  

          The Wage Committee’s resolution for the 2022 minimum wage adjustment is divided into nine rates. The highest are Chonburi, Rayong, and Phuket, which increased to 354 Baht. The lowest are Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, Nan, and Udon Thani, which increased to 328 Baht. Bangkok and the surrounding provinces are at 353 baht. The Ministry of Labour summarized the results for the proposal to the Cabinet to consider as soon as possible, to come into effect on October 1, 2022.           The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, spoke after chairing the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 8/2022. He said that the Wage Committee had a meeting to consider the rates and resolved to raise the minimum wage for 2022. Overall, they concluded together on the increase, which is divided into the following nine rates:           1) Three provinces with wages of 354 Baht, including Chonburi, Rayong, and Phuket.           2) Six provinces with wages of 353 Baht, including Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon.           3) One province with wages of 345 Baht is Chachoengsao.           4) One province with wages of 343 Baht is Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya.           5) […]

          The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, spoke about the case of Mr. Anukul Ratchakuna, the admin and page representative of “The Riders’ Union,” along with workers from the informal sector, who spoke at the GIG Economy Forum to call on the government to enact legislation to protect the welfare of informal workers from being exploited by their employers. In this regard, she confirmed that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, is concerned about the quality of life of informal workers. The Ministry of Labour was assigned to accelerate the promotion and development of informal workers’ potential to have a good quality of life. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has responded to the policy and therefore pushed the bill to promote the Informal Workers Quality of Life Promotion Act B.E….to the Cabinet. The Cabinet’s resolution on December 28, 2021, approved the proposal in principle. It is currently being reviewed by the Office of the Council of State, considering the opinions of the relevant agencies. It will then proceed to the Coordinating Committee of […]

          The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned an Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Sergeant Major Yossingh Liamlert, to visit the area to give compensation to the family of employees who died from a motorcycle accident on the Talad Bang Bo – Bang Khla Road, Plaeng Yao District, Chachoengsao Province. The incident happened on August 8, causing the death of two people, a mother and a child, Mr. Sittipong Charoensuk, insured under Section 33 of Smithiyan and Associates Company Limited. The beneficiaries are entitled to funeral expenses of 50,000 Baht. Ms. Nimnuan Pakdeesi is insured under Section 33 of A.P.S. Service Company Limited. The beneficiaries are entitled to funeral expenses of 50,000 Baht, compensation for death for 13,639.80 baht, and an old age pension of 21,668.24 Baht, totaling 85,308.04 Baht.           Sergeant Major Yossingh said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin shared his condolences to the families of the employees who suffered from the accident. The Social Security Office is ready to give benefits from the compensation fund to the deceased’s family. […]

            On July 27, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the National Committee Meeting on the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the (draft) situation report on the elimination of child labour for the 2021 fiscal year and the preparation of action plans on eliminating the worst forms of child labour for 2023-2027. Other matters included modifications to the compositions of the National Committee on the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour and a subcommittee under the National Committee. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikhom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations

         On July 21, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to receive canned fish products from Khun Sarun Rattanarungruangchai, General Manager, and Mr. Panwadee Chaisayan, Assistant Sales Manager, of Thai Union Group PCL. They received 10,000 cans at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. The donation was given to the Ministry of Labour to help fellow workers and the general public affected by COVID-19.          Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin thanked the management of Thai Union Group, who has always cooperated well with the government and the Ministry of Labour. Today, they have supported canned fish products, which are ready-to-eat foods. The products delivered to the Ministry of Labour today will be delivered to help workers who have suffered from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to help alleviate the cost and create morale in the fight against the COVID-19 situation to overcome the situation together. […]

          The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, revealed that the U.S. Department of State had released its Trafficking In Person (TIP) Report 2022, which compiles data on trafficking in persons from 188 countries and territories annually. This year, Thailand has been upgraded to “Tier 2” from the original “Tier 2 Watch List” or “Tier 2 to Watch Out For” or must be monitored in 2021. The upgrade reflects the efforts of all sectors in solving such issues and is in line with the government’s policies 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, that has given importance to resolving human trafficking that the government has set as a national agenda.           Mr. Suchart continued that the Ministry of Labour operates under the Action Plan for the Prevention and Resolution of Trafficking in Persons in vulnerable groups such as migrant workers, child labour, and fishery workers to ensure protection under the labour law and employment conditions according to international principles. The Ministry of Labour has worked with relevant agencies to drive the policy, […]

          On July 21, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, as the chairperson of the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 8/2022 which took place via electronic media. The meeting considered payment of employee allowance in other cases besides compensation at the Mitmaitri Conference Room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 July 2022

          On July 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Ms. Pannika Luangsuri, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Prakan Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of insured persons who died while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole at a condominium in the Bangna area. The occasion took place at the Dan Samrong Temple, Mueang Samut Prakan District, Samut Prakan Province.           Mr. Suchart said that the employees in the incident were building technicians of Bangkok Management Realty Co., Ltd., who lost consciousness while checking the electrical system in the sewage manhole under the condominium. The incident on July 19 caused the death of three people and injured one person. Yesterday, he assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General to lead the task force and departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect the accident scene and support the injured employee. The employee injured in the […]