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 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Chiang Rai Province to follow up on the BCG Model Rice Conservation Project, Phase 1 pilot. He also chaired the event “Harvesting Rice to Save the World ” and join a discussion on the “Revolution of Farming for Sustainability .”The Chiang Rai Provincial Governor, Mr. Passakorn Bunyalak, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chiang Rai Province, labour volunteers from Chiang Rai Province, and rice farmers in the area joined to welcome the delegation at Baan Chiangkhan, Moo 14, Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province. 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, emphasizes improving the quality of life of all workers. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and social development, especially over 22 million informal workers, including farmers, who are the majority of […]
On November 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area, to meet and encourage homeworker groups. Khun Isada Chombuakham, the group’s president and members, welcomed the visiting committee at the Isada Cloth Bag Group’s office, house No. 35, Moo 2, On Tai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province. Mrs. Thienrat said 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 oversees the Ministry of Labour, has focused on accelerating the promotion of occupations for people in various areas to support employment, and for people to have skills, careers and a stable income. Therefore, today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her to visit the area to support the Isada Cloth Bag Group in San Kamphaeng, Chiang Mai Province. From her meeting with the group’s president, the group was registered as a work-at-home group with the Department of Employment on September 25, 2018. There are currently ten members. Members work in […]
On November 29, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, welcomed the World Bank’s Social Protection & Labor Sector Manager for East Asia and Pacific Region, Mr. Yasser El-Gammal and committee, to discuss and exchange views on the ongoing cooperation between the World Bank and the Ministry of Labour in conjunction with the presentation of the study results on migrant workers in Thailand. The meeting took place at the Treethep 2 Conference Room, 14th floor, Department of Employment. The discussion topics consisted of presenting the results of an analytical study on “Understanding the Current Status of Migration of Myanmar Workers to Thailand,” a key presence in the ongoing World Development Report 2023, and a discussion and exchange of views on future research projects the research team will undertake on “Understanding the Needs of Thai Employers.”
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 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to chair the opening ceremony of the training program to develop the potential of labour volunteers in the prevention and solution of drug problems for 2023. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province and labour volunteers in Phetchaburi province joined the welcoming at the Yong Noppakhun Conference Room, Phetchaburi Provincial Office of Non-Formal and Informal Education, Thongchai Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to driving policies to prevent and solve drug problems. Therefore, today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her to preside over the training for labour volunteers who are an important part of driving the Ministry of Labour’s missions to the area. Drug issues are a national security issue. The Ministry of Labour is considered a key agency at the policy level in preventing and solving drug problems in the workplace. Therefore, all sectors […]
On November 26, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave an opening speech at the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand’s Annual General Meeting No/ 15/2022. Chairman of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, Mr. Manit Promkarikul, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have welcome at the meeting room at D Varee Jomtien Beach Pattaya Hotel, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to developing the quality of life for workers. The Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand is considered one of the mechanisms that will drive the automotive industry forward. In the past, the organization’s executive committee and members have jointly managed the work in harmony and unison, promoting the organization’s rapid growth in only 15 years. It operates based on good labour relations, collaborates with the Ministry of Labour and government agencies in various projects and activities, and is considered a good role […]
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 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the Social Security Academic Conference for 5 Regions 2022 (Southern Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System. He gave a special lecture, “Policy for development and upgrading the workforce’s lives .”The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Provincial Governor of Songkhla, Lieutenant General Phut Kritkongphan, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province gave a welcome at the Laguna Grand Hotel and Spa Songkhla, Songkhla Province. Mr. Suchart said that the event’s purpose was to enhance knowledge and understanding of the importance of social security work for stakeholders. It aimed to listen to opinions on social security development from all parties involved and to allow the attendees to exchange opinions. The Social Security Office could then use inputs to expand results in the future. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the government gives importance to the revival of the country’s economy after being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry […]
On November 22, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to chair the opening ceremony of the workshop on building a career guidance network and a meeting to clarify the vocational skill enhancement project for students not continuing studies after graduation in Samut Songkhram Province for 2023. School administrators, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Songkhram Province, and seminar participants gave a welcome at the Coco View Hotel, Mae Klong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gives importance to the development and empowerment of human resources in all aspects and age group, to become good and talented people. The Ministry of Labour, therefore, realizes the importance of organizing the career guidance network seminar held today to allow career guidance networks to share knowledge for guiding or giving advice to […]
On November 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, visited and encouraged trainees in the petroleum industry’s labour competency enhancement project to drive the economy and restore relations with Saudi Arabia. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, Managing Director of MPC Future Co., Ltd., Mr. Nipatsin Yimyam, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads from government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province and trainees, joined the welcoming at MPC Future Co., Ltd., Songkhla 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 and has a policy to continuously push for international labour cooperation. On January 25 – 26, 2022, he visited Saudi Arabia to restore relations, negotiate, and discuss opportunities for Thai workers to travel to work in Saudi Arabia, which was well received. Saudi Arabia requires over eight million foreign workers. On November 18, 2022, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud visited Thailand for the APEC 2022 meetings and discussed the labour issue. From […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about a criminal bombing at a police flat on Suriya Pradit Road, Muang District, Narathiwat Province, on the afternoon of November 22. The incident caused the death of one police officer and injured many others. As soon as he heard the news, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha expressed his concern and regret about the incident. He urged relevant agencies to speed up investigations to help those affected as soon as possible. The Labour Minister has instructed the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office to investigate and provide immediate assistance to the insured victims. The Narathiwat Provincial Social Security Office’s investigation found that four insured persons were injured in the incident. The first was Mrs. Nida Chanapan, insured under Section 33, who was injured and admitted to the Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital. The second was Mr. Chancharin Mayuso, an insured person under Section 40, who was injured and admitted to the Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital. The third was Mrs. Charoenta Boonsong, an insured person under Section 40; the fourth was Mr. Patawee Pinkaew, an insured person under Section 40. […]
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 20, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the activity to deliver the royal portrait of Street Art King Bhumibol Project, The Art of Love and Faith, King Bhumibol the Great. Naval Commander Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Chonburi Provincial Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, President of the ‘Yung Mee Rao Foundation,’ Mr. Chayathorn Thanaworachet, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province and representatives of relevant agencies joined the welcoming at the badminton building area, Royal Thai Navy, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour collaborated with the Top News television station and the ‘Yung Mee Rao Foundation’ in the Street Art King Bhumibol Project by the Royal Sculpture Drawing Team of King Rama IX, with ‘Kru Ally’ as the lead of the team. The collaboration jointly pushed the dream of seeing the image of King Rama IX throughout the country. The Ministry of Labour has given importance to the project that shows loyalty and appreciation to his Majesty the King and the Royal Institution to create solidarity and unity among […]
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 19, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to pay a visit to the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference or APEC 2022, organized by the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the committee gave a welcome at the Ministry of Labour’s booth in the press center area, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Mr. Boonchob said that today, he was assigned by the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, to visit the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the APEC meeting. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development organized the activities from November 14 to 19, 2022. The activities aim to promote participation in presenting standardized Thai labour skills to foreigners in this event. It is considered a soft power of Thai people that spreads awareness of Thai art, culture, and identity to foreigners. The services were provided to over 2,000 Thai and foreign press covering news at the APEC meeting in the […]
