On June 6, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the anti-human trafficking campaign for 2022, “NO VICTIMS TEARS,” which took place at the Santi Maitree Building Government House. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the opening ceremony. The event awarded the Outstanding Award for Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking to workers, agencies, children, and youths. They visited the Thailand Performance Exhibition, the Thailand Human Trafficking Database System Exhibition, and information systems for managing the Fund for the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking. They visited the booths of relevant agencies, including the Royal Thai Police, the Ministry of Labour, the ASEAN-Australia Counter-Trafficking Initiative, the victim protection center, and an exhibition of outstanding children, youths, and agencies on the prevention and suppression of human trafficking. From the Ministry of Labour, Ms. Sophana Boon-Long, Head of the Office of the Secretariat of the Labour Trafficking Prevention Command Center, Office of the Permanent Secretary of […]
On June 2, 2022, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the working group’s meeting to follow up on the implementation of the National Labour Day requests for 2022. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikhom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting acknowledged the Ministry of Labour’s Order No. 217/2022, dated April 29, 2022, regarding the appointment of a working group to monitor the implementation of the National Labour Day requests for 2022. Additionally, the National Labour Day 2022 Organizing Committee made eight requests for National Labour Day 2022, submitted to the Prime Minister (General Prayuth Chan-ocha) on the National Labour Day Year 2022, on May 1, 2022. The meeting also followed up on implementing the National Labour Day requests for 2022. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 2 June 2022
On May 30, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to encourage 213 Thai workers before working in the agricultural sector in Israel under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers (TIC). Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General Ms. Bunyawee Khuaphan, and Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the training room for job seekers before traveling to work abroad, 11th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3. Mr. Boonchob revealed that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gives great importance to Thai workers traveling to work abroad. They are considered a hero amid the Covid-19 pandemic and have brought in income from abroad into the Thai economy. In 2022, workers have contributed 82,506 million Baht in income back into the country. The deployment of Thai workers to work in Israel is another country where the Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, have no […]
On May 30, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Foreign Worker Management Fund Committee Meeting No. 4/2022. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Ms. Boonwee Khuaphan, honourable and relevant persons, attended the meeting at the Tien Achakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting acknowledged the report of working capital performance for the 2021 fiscal year (complete version), the request for an increase in capital expenditures for the management of foreign workers for 2022 (which does not affect the budget), permission from the Comptroller General’s Department to the Department of Employment to use the fees collected under Section 76 (4) of the Emergency Decree on the Management of Foreign Workers B.E. 2560 B.E. for additional expenses in the 2022 fiscal year, and the 2023-2031 fiscal years, including projected cash flow reports. In addition, it considered the request for the allocation of funds from the fund, for expenses in the fund management budget (investment budget) of the fund group, the Foreign Workers Administration Office, and for the public relations project to […]
On May 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew, visited the operations of the Port In-Port Out (PIPO) Control Center in Ranong Province. Deputy Governor of Ranong Province, Mr. Nopsit Udomsuwankul, welcomed the team at the Ranong Fisheries Checkpoint. They visited the center for the consideration of permission to stay in the Kingdom, permission to work, and the issuance of a certificate of identity (CI) in Ranong Province, to observe the service process and follow up on the work of the government officials within the center. Mr. Suchart said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is focused on driving policies to prevent and solve human trafficking problems in labour, including the systematic management of migrant workers to resolve labour shortages. Today, the Labour Minister, along with the Department of Employment’s and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-Generals, therefore, visited the area to observe the operations of the PIPO Center […]
On May 20, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Noriyuki Kitasato, President of Aishin Asia Pacific Co., Ltd., and his team, on meeting the Labour Minister to receive a certificate for the blue factory establishment through the the “Factory Sandbox Project.” The certificate was awarded to Aishin Corporation, a subsidiary of automobile manufacturers. At present, there are ten affiliated companies and 14 affiliated companies in Thailand, with 13,129 employees. On this occasion, the Labour Minister also received 2,000 bags of rice weighing 5kg each from the company’s representatives. The donation is to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviate suffering. This is beneficial to the workforce, an important part of driving Thailand’s business and economy. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), and Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, joined the meeting at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart […]
On May 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Panpeng and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, to attend the meeting of the Drug Problem Resolution Coordination Committee Amid COVID-19. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting at the Srisamarn Meeting Room 1, Multipurpose Building, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Defense (Si Saman), Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The meeting agreed on the integration of service channels of drug treatment centers, guidelines for treatment and rehabilitation, physical and mental performance, and guidelines for the operation of the social rehabilitation center. The Ministry of Labour is the agency to support and help rehabilitate social conditions for drug addicts or those who have undergone treatment. It supports them in career and employment, following the Narcotics Code, B.E. 2021, Section 118 – Section 120. The meeting discussed the appointment of a subcommittee following the Order of the Prime Minister’s Office No. 20/2022, dated January 20, 2022. Before the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister observed the practice of the notification […]
Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development awards plaques of honour in skill development networks to 31 organizations in thanks for developing the industry’s workforce amid the COVID-19 situation. On April 22, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the award of plaques to the skill development network of 31 organizations to honor the skill development network that supports the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development to carry out skill development to achieve the goal amid the COVID-19 situation. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong was assigned to award the plaques to the skill development network at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. After presiding over the award ceremony, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that there is a collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and educational institutions following the government’s civil state approach, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. It plays an important role in the country’s economic and social development. The Department of Skill Development has used the civil state approach to create a skill development […]
The Labour Minister held a press conference on the National Labour Day event on May 1, 2022, revealing that the Prime Minister will preside over the opening ceremony and receive requests from workers at the Ministry of Labour. There will also be activities organized to create awareness of labour by agencies under the Ministry of Labour and worker groups. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed 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 supervises the Ministry of Labour, realizes the importance of the workforce. They have sent their good wishes to workers in all occupations, both in Thailand and abroad. They also support the organization of the National Labour Day for the Year 2022. In organizing this year’s event, the National Labour Day Organizing Committee consists of the chairpersons from 14 employees organizations, the State Enterprises Worker’s Federation of Thailand, and the Center for Coordinating Informal Workers. The Confederation of Thai Labour’s President, Mr. Suchart Thailuan, is Chairman of the Organizing Committee. The activities within the Labour Day event will […]
On April 21, 2022, at 08.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to participate in the annual merit-making ceremony of the Thailand Professional Qualifications Institute (Public Organization) for 2022. There was a ceremony of chantings the Buddha’s mantra and offering food to monks. The occasion occurred at the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (Public Organization), 14th Floor, Pearl Bangkok Building. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 April 2022
On April 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Executive Vice President of DENSO (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mr. Amphol Hompluem, along with DENSO Labour Union President Mr. Kittisak Athisakulsub and team, in a meeting to thank the government through Labour Minister, with measures to support workers from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Factory Sandbox project has supported export businesses, especially in the automotive and auto parts group. The initiative has supported continued employment and entrepreneurs to continue their businesses. There is cooperation in training employees’ labour skills to prepare for the Word Skill Competition 2022 in Shanghai, China, in October 2022. On this occasion, they also poured water to give blessings over the hands of the Labour Minister. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the event at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the COVID-19 pandemic situation during […]
On April 21, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, chaired the meeting to prepare for the National Labour Day event for 2022, No. 2/2522. The meeting considered the request to use the areas of the Department of Skill Development, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, and the Social Security Office. It also considered food and beverage service points for the workforce. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister assigned his Advisor to visit Phetchaburi to commence the training on Thai massage to promote the Thailand Wellness Sandbox. On April 20, 2022, at the meeting room on the first floor, Phetchaburi Skill Development Office, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over the opening ceremony of the skills enhancement training in the body structure balance massage course, under the project to promote skill development and potential. The course was conducted for 20 workers who practice Thai massage in Phetchaburi Province. The initiative aims to support the recovery of tourism and service sectors in Phetchaburi Province and the country’s opening following the Ministry of Labour’s policy. It also aims to promote the country as a health tourism destination according to the government’s policy. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Ms. Apakorn Wongkhetkon, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province joined the occasion. After presiding over the ceremony, Mrs. Thiwalrat said that […]
On April 19, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the President of the Fisheries Association of Thailand, Mr. Mongkol Sukcharoenkana, on the occasion of leading the Fisheries Association of Thailand’s new management committee to thank the government and the Ministry of Labour for helping to solve the labour shortage in the marine fisheries sector. They also introduced themselves and explained the current management guidelines of the association. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian 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 the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, foresee the importance of the fishermen’s troubles regarding the labour shortages. Therefore, there was an order for relevant agencies to work together to solve […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about Line Company (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which considered the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office in receiving the LINE Thailand Awards 2021 in the category “Best Official Account in the Public Sector” from the work of Line Official Account “Social Security Office @ssothai.” He said that the award is a great pride for the workers, especially insured persons in the social security system who use it as an important part to track information and get recommended services. The Social Security Office has developed the system to be more efficient and meet the needs of insured persons. For this award, the Social Security Office is a government organization that has had great success in creating communication for people through the LINE Thailand platform in 2021. There are over 10.7 million followers of the Social Security Office’s Line Official Account. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office had been determined to continuously develop the e-Service system for insured persons to have security in their lives and have a better quality of life, following the government’s policy. It focuses […]
On April 1, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to preside over the Migrant Workers’ Promotion and Protection Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting No. 1/2022, at the Kamonthip Meeting Room, 2nd floor, The Sukosol Hotel. The meeting discussed the progress according to the 2020-2021 work plan and presented, discussed, and certified the 2022 work plan. The project to promote and protect the rights of migrant workers is an International Labour Organization (ILO) project funded by the Australian and Canadian governments to promote and protect the rights of migrant workers in six Southeast Asian countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand. It participates with all member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and works with organizations, governments, and social partners to achieve the objectives to strengthen the protection of the rights of migrant workers. It aims to enable migrant workers to participate and benefit from economic and social development, create a gender-responsive labour mobility system, and increase the efficiency of the Labour market. It […]
