On October 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, as the head of the Thai delegation, together with the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, and delegation. The Thai Ambassador to Manila, Mr. Tul Traisorat, welcomed the delegation during the 27th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) between October 27 to 29 in Manila, the Philippines. Mr. Suthep said the meeting was a forum for leaders to promote labour cooperation among ASEAN member countries and exchange views on implementing the ASEAN Labour Ministers Framework Program. This year, the meeting reported on the performance and progress of related issues of member countries, such as linking social security rights for migrant workers in the ASEAN region, promoting a competitive ASEAN workforce, human resource development for the changing world of jobs, the future of work and the use of technology for inclusive and sustainable growth. It also discussed green work promotion, the protection and promotion of migrant workers’ rights, promoting occupational safety and health, and transitioning informal employment to formal employment, for example. Mr. […]
On October 27, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the 42nd Home & Condo Expo opening ceremony. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant agencies also joined the occasion at Hall 5, Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said it had been known that, over time, the three main associations of the country’s real estate industry are the Thai Condominium Association, the Thai Real Estate Association, and the Housing Business Association. The three associations are an important force from the private sector, involved in the integration of real estate business and the drive of the overall national economy to expand and grow continuously and sustainably. The Home & Condo Expo is an important event not only for the real estate business but also important to the overall country’s economic system. Houses are still considered the fourth factor in living. The event is the largest housing expedition, with large, medium, and small real estate businesses coming together to offer a variety of projects to exhibit. The event allows consumers and the general public to buy a home, which is one of the […]
On October 27, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to represent the Ministry of Labour to receive consumer goods from Sun Siam Co., Ltd., comprising drinking water, rice, instant noodles, milk, and snacks. The occasion took place at the Ministry of Labour’s foyer. The donation was made for the Ministry of Labour to pack into relief packages to distribute to flood victims in various areas to offer initial alleviation of the suffering of workers and community members who have been affected by the flood. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On October 26, 2022, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, chaired the opening of the training in the labour training program for specific target groups to increase career opportunities. The training offered a course on making wood stucco products for decoration. The occasion occurred at the Chet Samian Subdistrict Municipality Office, Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province. The Ratchaburi Provincial Deputy Governor, Mr. Angkun Silathewakul, and Mayor of Chet Samian Subdistrict, Mr. Thewan Huangtrakul, gave a welcome. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Ratchaburi Province also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister’s Advisor also paid a visit to the training participants in the course on techniques for installing inverter air conditioner systems like a professional technician. The course was offered in collaboration between the Ratchaburi Institute of Skill Development 4 and Casper Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd. It took place at the conference room of the Ratchaburi Institute of Skill Development 4. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises […]
On October 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the current flood crisis that has affected people’s lives in many areas. The Ministry of Labour is aware and concerned for the well-being and hygiene of the people. Today, the Ministry of Labour organized volunteer activities to donate relief bags to help flood victims. The Labour Minister assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to lead a team of the Ministry of Labour’s volunteers to visit the area to support and donate relief bags to flood victims in Chainat and Singburi Province. The first point was the headman’s office of Ban Mai Bang Kra Bien, Moo 12, Khluk Subdistrict, Sappaya District, Chainat Province. The second point was at Femina Lace Die Works Co., Ltd., the fourth at Moo 7, Chaksri Subdistrict, Muang District, Singburi Province, and the fifth at Sala Saphan Village, Moo 3, Chi Nam Rai Subdistrict, In Buri District, Singburi Province. Deputy Governors, sheriffs, local administrative organizations, and community leaders gave a welcome. Ms. Bubpha said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned for the flood […]
On October 25, 2022, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned him to chair the meeting to discuss the direction of study and analysis of the relevant legal framework of Finland and Thailand. The meeting took place at the Tian Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasatien, the Thai Ambassador to Helsinki, Ms. Chawanat Thangsamphan, and the delegation joined. Mr. Surachai said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin traveled to visit Thai wild fruit collectors in Finland and Sweden in September 2022. The Minister assigned the Ministry of Labour to work with the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to jointly study and analyze the relevant legal framework of Finland and Thailand. Subsequently, the Royal Thai Embassy in Helsinki coordinated to discuss the direction of education and analyze the legal framework. From today’s meeting, it was concluded that in the 2023 season, the Department of Employment would require that the coordinator in Thailand be registered as a […]
On October 25, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, presided over the opening remarks of the “Helping Society in Remembrance of the Father of the Land” project. Chairman of the Thai Occupational Medicine Foundation, Khun Pansit Klipthong, Chairperson of the Phra Nakhon Provincial Safety Officer Network, Khun Kannika Nooma Wichienphala, Managing Director of Perfect Safety Training and Consulting Co., Ltd., Khun Ruj Chalayatri, and related agencies participated in the event at the Samut Sakhon Skill Development Office, Ban Ko Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Sakhon Province, Mr. Wannarat said that the Ministry of Labour, under the leadership of the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has set the Safety & Healthy Thailand measure as an important policy to promote Thai labour and work safety standards. It aims to promote and support knowledge about Thai labour standards, labour social responsibility, system management, and management of occupational safety, health, and work environment. It aims to promote participation in the development of labour and the quality of life, promote health, and prevent diseases among workers. Workplace safety must be […]
On October 24, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit the area, to monitor the flooding situation and give encouragement to flood victims at Phikun Thong Temple in Phikun Thong Subdistrict, Tha Chang District, Singburi Province. Provincial governors, heads of government agencies involved, labour volunteers, and community members in the area welcomed the delegation. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office had taken care of the benefits of insured persons under Section 33 affected by natural disasters, such as floods, and workplaces/factories or houses in the area announced by the government. Such insured persons received compensation for lack of income in case of unemployment due to an emergency, with support of 50 percent of wages not exceeding 15,000 Baht for a maximum of 180 days. The support is aligned with the policy of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who is concerned about the people affected by the floods. Therefore, all government agencies were instructed to […]
On October 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over a keynote address on “The Ministry of Labour’s important role and policy in creating stability and sustainability for the workforce.” The address took place in the seminar for Executive Directors and Members of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand. Chairman of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, Mr. Manit Promkarikul, gave a welcome. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also participated in the event at the Nong Nooch Trading Conference Room 1, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Pattaya, Chonburi. Mr. Suchart said that the COVID-19 situation affected the business sector and society, creating an inevitable movement in the labour sector until today. The country declared COVID-19 at the surveillance level, in which operations were underway to take care of the labour sector during that period. The support provided was considered to be at a very good level. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan recognize the importance of business and labour sectors. Human resource is important in driving the […]
On October 23, 2022, at 08.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, laid wreaths on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn or King Rama 5. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the occasion, leading the Cabinet in laying wreaths at the Royal Monument, Dusit Palace courtyard. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 October 2022
On October 22, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasatien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, joined the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on a visit to Yala Province, on the occasion of chairing the inauguration of the “Southern Border Provinces Thai Workers to the Skilled Labour Market of the Muslim World Expo.” The occasion took place at the main conference room, 2nd floor, Southern Border Provinces Government Center. The event was hosted to solve the problems of labour and unemployment in the five southern border provinces through the working dimensions of the SBPAC and the Ministry of Labour. This is an integrated effort with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the five southern border provinces. Labour graduates, labour volunteer leaders, and the Yala Provincial Labour Volunteer Network gave a welcome. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan visited the exhibition to help Thai workers during the COVID-19 situation and preparations to arrange for Thai […]
On October 21, 2022, at 17.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, to welcome Princess Ubolratana. She presided over the closing ceremony of the TO BE NUMBER ONE member development camp, batch 27/2022. The occasion took place at the Pine Resort, Pathum Sena Road, Tai Ko Subdistrict, Sam Khok District, Pathum Thani Province. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 22 October 2022
On October 21, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, paid a visit to give encouragement and commence the “Occupational Alleviation Project: Skill Development Activities in Tiling” under the “Economic Foundation Development and Strengthening Project 2022”. The project was organized by the Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Office, whose target group was 20 people who have suffered from disasters, natural disasters, economic crises, unemployment, informal workers, and elderly people. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province gave a welcome at the Multipurpose Pavilion, Samakkhi Intersection Community, Moo 7, Tha Yang Subdistrict, Tha Yang District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Ministry of Labour by the Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Office surveyed the needs of people who face occupational troubles and those affected by the economic crisis in Phetchaburi Province to obtain budget support to implement a project to alleviate occupational distress under the “Economic Foundation Development and Strengthening Project 2022”. The project aims to help people who are struggling to find work and have temporary income. The objective is to allow them to increase […]
On October 21, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the current flood crisis that has affected people’s way of life in many areas. The Ministry of Labour is aware and concerned for the well-being and hygiene of the people. Today, the Ministry of Labour organized volunteer activities to donate survival bags to help flood victims. The Labour Minister assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to lead the Ministry of Labour’s volunteers to visit the area to support and donate relief bags to flood victims in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister, Ms. Amphan Tuwwit, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, local government organizations, and relevant agencies in the area also participated in the activities. The first point was at Wat Sop Sawan, Pho Sam Ton Subdistrict, Bang Pahan District, and the second was at the Village Community Hall, Moo 1, Plaiklat Subdistrict, Bang Sai District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Mr. […]
On October 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to receive consumer goods from representatives of the Nakhon Pathom Provincial Employment Office. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Ms. Bunyawee Khophan, and the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General, Mr. Sibmuenchai Phothisin, also joined the occasion at the foyer on the ground floor Ministry of Labour. Establishments in the area had donated the goods, including ten boxes of crispy snacks, 50 boxes of instant noodles, and 40 boxes of biscuits. The donations were given to the Ministry of Labour to pack relief bags to help the victims. This is to offer initial alleviation to the people, workers, and villagers affected by flooding. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 October 2022
On October 19, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the 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 gifts to insured persons injured from an accident where a passenger van crashed into the back of a 6-wheel truck, including insured persons who had given birth. Chachoengsao Provincial Social Security Officer, Ms. Narumon Boonmee, Phanom Sarakham Police Station Superintendent, Police Colonel Somchai Muangyai, and Director of Phanom Sarakham Hospital, Dr. Urai Silpakitkosol, joined the visit which took place at the Phanom Sarakham Hospital, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province. On this occasion, Sergeant Major Yossingh gave words of encouragement to the insured persons and assigned the Provincial Social Security Office to provide the entitled benefits to the insured persons. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, also expressed his concern and shared his encouragement to the families of the insured persons who suffered from the accident. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is ready to take care of the insured persons so that […]
