On April 9, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the committee’s meeting to consider the operations of foreign non-governmental organizations no. 2/2021. The meeting informed one foreign non-governmental organization to cease operations in Thailand, is the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPE). Four foreign private organizations notified a location change, changed the organization’s name and the logo. The meeting also considered nine foreign private organizations requesting an extension for the period of operation and requested new officials at Tien Achakun meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. —————————————— Division of Public Relations 10 April 2021
On April 8, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the meeting to review the Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (OIT) 2021. The meeting reviewed the Open Data Integrity and Transparency Assessment (OIT) appropriateness for the 2021 fiscal year following the criteria and assessment guidelines as specified by the NACC office at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. —————————————– Division of Public Relations 8 April 2021
On April 7, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee meeting no. 9/2021. The meeting was in continuation of meeting no. 8/2021, where the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee reviewed the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Informal Workers B.E……to Section 58. The meeting took place at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————————- Division of Public Relations 7 April 2021
On April 6, 2021, at 17.00 hours, His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen travelled by car, along with Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana and Royal Noble Consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, to attend the royal Chakri Memorial Day event for 2021. The occasion took place at the Grand Palace. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, welcomed and greeted the royal family. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 6 April 2021
On April 5, 2021, at the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2021, the committee approved the extension of the Covid-19 screening period and the collection of biometrics for migrant workers of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar) from the original deadline of April 16 to June 16. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, as the Chairman of the Board for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee, acknowledged the concerns of employers and business operators regarding foreign workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, together with the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021. Some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. However, public health facilities and the Immigration Offices are ready to complete the service on time. This will result in such foreign workers unable to work legally. “The Ministry of Labour set a meeting for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee No. 3/2021 to consider solutions […]
On April 1, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister, Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee meeting no. 7/2021. The meeting continued the Draft Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Informal Workers B.E. …., and took place at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 1 April 2021
On March 31, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister, Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee meeting no. 6/2021. The meeting continued the Draft Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Informal Workers …. to Section 7, and took place at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————————- Division of Public Relations 31 March 2021
On March 30, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew chaired the Committee on Computer System Management and Procurement of the Permanent Secretary’s Office of Labour meeting no. 2/2021. The meeting considered the STATA-SE statistical package purchase program of the Labour Economy Division, purchasing a printer for the Chonburi Province Labour Office and computer equipment for the New GFMIS Thai system (the remaining budget from 2021), and took place at the Information and Communication Technology Center Meeting Room, 9th Floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3 Building. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 30 March 2021
On March 26, 2021, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the merit-making ceremony for March 2021. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, officials and officers also joined the merit-making activities (rice and dried foods) for nine monks from Phraram 9 Kanchanapisek Temple. The occasion took place in front of the Phra Phut Sutthitham Bophit Pavilion, Ministry of Labour. —————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 March 2021
On March 25, 2021, at 15.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the subcommittee meeting to drive the implementation of the Cabinet’s resolution regarding CPTPP on labour no. 1/2021. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol also joined the meeting at the Mitmaitree meeting room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin discussed the presentation of useful information for preparing the framework, commenced on the readiness and timing of negotiations, or not being ready to join CPTPP. The Ministry of Labour will collect information, opinions, and recommendations to the International Economic Policy Committee for further submission to the Cabinet. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin thanked all committee members who attended the meeting to drive the Cabinet’s resolutions regarding CPTPP on labour. The agenda is related to the implementation of the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021, assigned to the International Economic Policy Committee to prepare a framework to follow up on the organization of action plans for adaptation and to collect information and make recommendations about readiness and negotiations or dissatisfaction of the Thai people today CPTPP participation. The Extraordinary Commission’s efforts […]
On March 23, 2021, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of a training project for temporary employees at overseas Labour Offices for 2021, organized as in a teleconference format. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol spoke about the Ministry of Labour’s foreign policy, especially measures to promote Thai workers to work abroad by maintaining the same job market in foreign countries, promoting short-term employment, and expanding to new overseas labour markets. He spoke about the application of technology to serve people through E-Service systems and creating proactive awareness. Therefore, working adaptation is an essential part of continuous development. He asked all staff to be aware of the users’ views, whether they are employers, workers, or government agencies, and that there is a need for the overseas Labour Offices to help with transparency and honesty, and skill development for specific expertise. It will be a factor that promotes the work’s success and resolves problems and obstacles well, ready to accept changes in every dimension. The efforts will continue to benefit themselves, the […]
On March 22, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Departmental Inspector-General Mrs. Wanthanat Poolwat, and Director of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 2 Ms. Busakorn Wongsuwan, paid a visit to give words of encouragement to Ms. Panitnat Phrombangkerd, a Channel 8 correspondent who was injured during the news report of the dissolution of the police rally in Sanam Luang on March 20, 2021. The visit took place at Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, with Associate Professor Piya Netwichien, Director of Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital, Director of Nurses at Kasemrad Prachachuen Hospital Mrs. Sumalee Duangnet and hospital staff, gave a welcoming. Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin showed concern about the dissolution of the rally on March 20, 2021, which resulted in injuries. Among the injured were two reporters who were performing news reporting duties. One was Ms. Thanyalak Wannakot, a reporter for the Khaosod Newspaper, shot by a rubber bullet which caused bruising in […]
On March 22, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit presided over the Labour Research Network Seminar for 2021 at the Grand Ballroom, S Ratchada Leisure Hotel, Bangkok. She stated that the current world situation had changed rapidly and unexpectedly, such as the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Although it is a health and public health problem, it affected the country in many ways, causing the global economic slowdown, people losing their jobs, and many businesses to shut down. A new way of life was born, known as the New Normal. People started to work at home, purchase and sell more online, communicate through teleconference, and some activities have been reduced or disappeared. There are also issues arising from disruptive technology or where technology has changed dramatically, affecting the lifestyle and rapid economic changes. Newer technologies and innovations replace businesses using traditional technology. Job positions have started to change with the invention of robots and smart machinery. This point also reflects a large issue which is a matter of labour skills and education, which is inconsistent with the demands of the booming technology and […]
On March 19, 2021, at 12.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, as the Ministry of Labour’s representative, attended the committee meeting to follow up on the implementation of government policies and orders by the Prime Minister No. 2/2021. The occasion took place at Meeting Room 301, 3rd floor, Command Building 1, Government Houses. The Prime Minister’s Office Minister, Mr. Anucha Nakasai, chaired the meeting, followed up on the orders of the Prime Minister, government budget disbursement, outstanding contributions to government policy, and consideration of government welfare agriculturist groups have received, including troubleshooting drought management and solutions to the small dust particles issue. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 19 March 2021
On March 18, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Maritime Labor Committee’s meeting, following the Marine Labour Act B.E. 2564 No. 1/2021. The meeting considered drafting the Ministry of Labour’s regulations on the qualifications and prohibited characteristics in the appointment of qualified committee members and representatives of vessel owners and the draft amendment to the marine labour law in relation to the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. It also received comments from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in presenting the first report. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 18 March 2021
On March 18, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association Executive Committee Meeting No. 1/2021. The meeting considered the implementation of plans and activities of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association for 2021 and funding for 2021 New Year gifts to the cleaners and security personnel of the Ministry of Labour. The agenda also covered the Housewives Associations annual scholarships in 2021, for the children of civil servants and officials under the Ministry of Labour, and royal donations from the sales of lottery tickets for the Thai Red Cross Society, the “Lucky Labour Tickets” for 2020, for Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, President of the Thai Red Cross Society. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitree Meeting Room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. —————————————- Division of Public Relations 18 March 2021
