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          Today (July 12, 2021) at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun participated in the national committee meeting to prepare for the APEC Economic Area Leadership Meeting and related meetings during Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Meeting no. 2/2021. The meeting took place over the video conferencing system at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, chaired by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. The meeting acknowledged the report on the performance of the subcommittees in all four areas, namely the subject matter subcommittee, the subcommittee on ceremonies and administration, the subcommittee on security and traffic, and the public relations subcommittee. There are three priorities during Thailand’s hosting of the APEC meeting in 2022, consisting of 1) Trade and investment facilitation key deliverables to drive the establishment of a new Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) in the context of post-COVID-19 that balances sustainable growth and environmental protection. The effort consists of eight projects. 2) Restoring links, especially travel and tourism. The key deliverables are to […]

            On June 23, 2021, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting to prepare an explanation to the Extraordinary Committee to consider the Budget Expenditure Act of the 2022 Fiscal Year. The meeting considered the presentation of information to clarify the expenditure budget for the 2022 fiscal year, in the overview of the Ministry of Labour, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Department of Employment, Department of Skill Development, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, the Social Security Office and the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Public Organization). The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations 23 June 2021

          On June 21, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuwawit to participate in the subcommittee meeting to prepare for the APEC Economic Area Leadership Meeting and related meetings during Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Meeting no. 2/2021. The meeting was hosted online via the Cisco Webex program. The meeting monitored the progress of defining the main topics and determining the concrete outcomes of APEC in 2022, which Thailand will host. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha also joined the meeting. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Don Pramudwinai chaired the meeting at the meeting room on the 15th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare.           As Thailand will host the APEC Meeting 2022, the national committee will prepare for the APEC Economic Area Leadership Meeting, and related meetings during Thailand’s hosting of the 2022 APEC Meeting issued to appoint a subcommittee. The subcommittee is responsible for determining the roles and stances of Thailand for the APEC Economic […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that insured persons thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for accelerating the SSO to consider unemployment benefits in the event of employment termination. The effort has helped 15,224 people receive their rightful compensation as soon as possible, in the amount of 809,916,800 Baht.           Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that insured persons were terminated from employment for various reasons and filed for unemployment benefits at the Social Security Office nationwide. In such cases, insured persons must receive unemployment benefits for 200 days, at the rate of 70 percent of the wages under the law. The government, under the leadership of 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 was concerned about workers in the social security system affected by the current economic conditions. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to work proactively. The Labour Minister assigned policies to the Social Security Office, in consultation with the Office of the Council of State, regarding cases where the employer […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson to give an interview to reporters from the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) regarding the Ministry of Labour’s budget for 2022.           On January 20, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong as the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, gave an interview to Ms. Nittaya Khunsim, a reporter from the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) regarding the budget for 2022, approved by the Cabinet. The government focuses on the development of a special master plan under the national strategy that needs to be accelerated to cope with and provide relief to those affected by Covid-19 and restore economic and social activities to normal as soon as possible. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Office, 8th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 January 202

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the National Committee Meeting to prepare for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, which Thailand will host in 2022.           On January 18, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the National Committee Meeting to prepare for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings in which Thailand will host in 2022. This meeting was no. 1/2021, which took place through teleconference (ZOOM application). Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting informed the policy on the preparation and actions for Thailand as host of APEC 2022, the Prime Minister’s order on appointing a National Committee to prepare for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings which Thailand will host in 2022, the order of the National Committee on the appointment of relevant subcommittees and a summary on Thailand’s preparation to host the APEC meeting. In this regard, the meeting had matters for consideration, including seeking approval for the guidelines and time frame for arranging National Committee […]

          On January 14, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the delivery of the Ministry of Labour’s policy on budgeting expenditures for 2022 to prepare an action plan according to the Ministry of Labour’s policy. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and executives from the Bureau of the Budget, attended the meeting at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour.           The key action plans for 2022 include developing management and labour relations with technology, solving unemployment, promoting new hires, expanding and developing a social security system, preparing labour skills to support the country’s economic recovery, and preventing and solving human trafficking problems. The plans aim to enhance the quality of life of the workforce and drive missions under international obligations. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 January 2020

                The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the workshop on the preparation of the Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022-2027, to be used as a strategic plan and framework to improve the Thai labor productivity in a situation where the nation is facing various problems at present.               The Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol spoke as the chairman of the workshop on the preparation of an Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022 – 2027, on August 21, 2020, 9.00 hours at the Baiyoke Sky Hotel in Bangkok. The meeting was an important opportunity to participate in the exchange of opinions and to set the direction to increase labour productivity in Thailand. The workshop on the preparation of the Action Plan for Increasing Labour Productivity 2022-2027 will be used as a strategic plan and framework to improve the Thai labour productivity in a situation where Thailand is facing various problems at present. In particular, it has to adapt to the new normal or the new way of life and respond to human resource development in the 21st century. The framework will drive […]

                The Ministry of Labour accelerated assistance for 22 Myanmar workers who were affected by the temporary suspension of business, due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus, for the workers to receive unemployment benefits.                 On April 22, 2020, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng revealed measures to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus among migrant workers. The Ministry of Labour has implemented urgent measures in the case of the Covid-19 virus outbreak to prevent and alleviate migrant workers, including 1) Delaying the approval of importing foreign workers beginning March 23rd until the situation returns to normal 2) Relaxation of foreign workers to stay in the Kingdom and continue to work until November 30, 2020 3) Prevention of the Covid-19 spread among foreign workers, in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross and the Ministry of Public Health in providing knowledge and understanding how to prevent the virus. The pilot will be in Samut Sakhon and will expand to other provinces. 4) Public relations to raise awareness about the virus in workplaces 5) Providing medical services to insured persons who are ill from Covid-19 6) Adjustment […]

            On October 30, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting to review the indicators under the Labour Action Plan (2020 – 2022) at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour.   DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations

           The Permanent Secretary of Labour signed cooperation with 22 agencies to create awareness and understanding of relevant government policies and work among people in communities and local areas throughout the country.   Download Images              On February 11, 2019, Prime Minister, General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation on enhancing awareness among the community, joined by Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark at the Santimaitree Building (outer building) at the government houses. The signing was following the Cabinet’s resolution on October 11, 2016, which approved guidelines to enhance awareness and understanding among the people, requiring various government agencies to hold the duties and responsibilities to improve the awareness and understanding about the performance of the authorities. Each agency is assigned to create and send information related to the implementation of significant government policies, in a language easily understandable, concise, and produces clear communication channels. The Ministry of Interior, as the leading agency in coordinating and creating awareness and understanding among the people about government policies thus prepared the Memorandum of Cooperation with 22 agencies.         […]

           The Ministry of Labour provided training to the 22nd batch of new civil servants, with a total of 93 participants in both the central and regional areas. The ministry’s senior executives met and gave an oath on the principle of a sufficient economy, to take care of the people, maintain good health, save, have a service mind, learn rules and regulations and write official letters, encompass self-improvement and be ready to adjust e to live with others.