The Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, and the Director of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 1 Ms. Rangsima Preechachat, to visit the area to give money for funeral expenses to the family of Ms. Jiraporn Soummart, an employee of Ratchawong Canvas, who passed away. The occasion took place at Wat Ang Kaew, Soi Petchkasem 23, Thoetthai Road, Bang Wa Subdistrict, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, expressed their care and concern about the incident and urged the Ministry of Labour to take care and support the employees to receive legal benefits. Today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office to visit the area to give money to support the family of […]
On June 23, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Committee (SME) Meeting No. 2/2022 to acknowledge the reports on answers to the Prime Minister’s questions. The Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Committee Meeting No. 1/2022 gave a report on the ongoing performance of the ONE ID pilot project and the development of the Single Sign One system for the SME to obtain services from the government in 2013 (One Identification One SME – Phase III), and actions on public-private partnerships. It also delivered the continuous performance report on the implementation of the powers and duties of the SME Executive Committee under Section 20 of the Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Act B.E. 2543, on the approval of the promotion plan for small and medium-sized enterprises, the SME’s action plan on the issuance of new rules/regulations, and amending the old rules/regulations. In addition, the meeting acknowledged the draft project to drive the achievement of goals according to the national strategy for the 2024 fiscal year. It also reported the MSME situation report, […]
On June 23, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong chaired the meeting to discuss the amendment of the Draft Labour Relations Act B.E. …. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai joined the meeting at the Mitmaitri 2 Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On June 23, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 6/2022. The meeting considered the application for assistance in cases other than compensation, the request for approval to cancel the meeting resolution, the consideration of disposing of debt from the account as bad debt and a 3-year long-term digital action plan (2021-2023), and the digital action plan for the 2022 fiscal year of the Employee Welfare Fund. It also considered the information database system and the development plan for evaluating the results and impacts of the 3-year long-term employee welfare fund (2021-2023). The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister assigned is Assistant “Surachai” to commence training for law enforcement officials, aiming to enhance collaboration as a multidisciplinary team to increase law enforcement capacity and protect workers’ rights. The efforts aim to eliminate all forms of forced labour and human trafficking. On June 23, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to preside over the opening ceremony of the training project to prevent and solve the problem of forced labour and human trafficking in labour, for Class 2, onshore region. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, also joined the occasion at The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gives importance and is committed to solving and eliminating labour trafficking and forced labour from Thailand, as […]
On June 14, 2022, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Computer System Management and Procurement Committee Meeting No. 5/2022 at the Tien Atchakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting discussed the project for procurement of computer equipment for the 2022 fiscal year (Social Security Office). The meeting also considered the project for procurement of computer equipment by using the central budget for the 2022 fiscal year (Department of Skill Development) and the project for procuring computer equipment for the 2023 fiscal year (Social Security Office). ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 June 2022
On June 9, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the ILO’s Assistant Vice President and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, met with the ILO’s Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder at the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting discussed labour matters and ways of cooperation between Thailand and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Thailand joined as a founding member of the organization in 1919 and has strengthened the relationship continuously over a long time. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour thanked Mr. Guy Ryder for taking the time to meet today. Since Thailand was a founding member of the Organization in 1919, there has been collaboration with the ILO on promoting and driving various projects, especially on Decent Work. Thailand announced its first plan in 2019. This year, the tripartite committee has driven the implementation with approvals to extend the operation time until the end of 2022, following the Thai government’s 20-year national strategy. It also […]
On June 9, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined the Board of Directors meeting on the direction of the organizational health promotion plan no. 5/2022 via Zoom, at the Songkhla Provincial Labour Office meeting room. The meeting acknowledged a report on the progress of the 4G organization project for happiness, understanding, preparation, and bridging the gap. It also acknowledged a report on the project’s progress to develop partners to drive health organizations in the Federation of Thai Industries and approved the draft organization health promotion plan (5-year master plan for 2023 – 2027 and the operational plan for 2023). Mr. Wannarat also chaired a meeting with government officials and officials of the Songkhla Provincial Labour Office at the Songkhla Provincial Labour Office meeting room. Songkhla Provincial Labour Officer Mrs. Suchinda Boon-Ae gave a welcome speech and briefing on the overview of the labour situation in Songkhla Province. On this occasion, Mr. Wannarat emphasized the guidelines for the Ministry of Labour’s public relations […]
On June 1, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the Ministry of Labour’s working group meeting on activity projects to meet the people at the regional level for the 2022 fiscal year. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting informed the resolution of the meeting to monitor the Labour Minister’s Order No. 2/2022 on March 23, 2022, which approved permission for the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour to organize activities to help workers who have suffered from occupational challenges. The initiative involves integrating cooperation from agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The meeting presented mission-based labour service to citizens by organizing regional activities, assigning the Strategic and Planning Division and the Office of Inspection and Evaluation to be responsible for implementing the preparation. The “Ministry of Labour’s project to meet people at the regional level for the 2022” will be an integration of cooperation by agencies under the Ministry of Labour. A working group was appointed to organize activities from the meeting on April 27, 2022, to agree on the […]
On May 31, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined in providing information to the Labour Minister in the fourth session of the 25th set of House of Representatives, for the fourth year, and fourth time (first annual general session). It was considered the Draft Budget Expenditure Act for 2023. The meeting took place in Room N409, 4th floor, Parliament Building. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 May 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 27, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Panpeng joined the meeting to prepare for the Senate’s 3-year seminar on June 8, 2022, for the committee to monitor, recommend and expedite national reforms. The meeting also covered the preparation and implementation of the 2nd Senate National Strategy online. The meeting clarified the order of the master plans (1–23) and for each master plan to be sorted by subplot goals and the presentation format, including charts, tables, graphs, and timelines. The meeting took place at the Sangsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On May 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Ambassador Sarah Bianchi, Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), and delegation, on a courtesy call to meet the Labour Minister. The meeting was on the occasion of attending the APEC Trade Ministers’ Meeting and discussing official issues on implementing labour assistance policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. IT also discussed the progress in amending the labour relations law and considered the ratification of ILO Convention No. 87 and 98. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Minister 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Meeting Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour was pleased to welcome the Deputy US Trade Representative and delegation on the occasion of discussing and exchanging ideas on various issues of common interest. […]
On May 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Hitoshi Kanamori, President of the International Manpower Development Organization, Japan (IM Japan) and delegation, on a courtesy call to the Labour Minister. The meeting took place on the occasion of Mr. Hitoshi Kanamori taking the President of IM Japan position in March 2020. They also discussed the government’s requirements for expanding the recruitment of Thai technical interns, including ways to expand cooperation to a new agreement on the recruitment of specialized skilled workers. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Minister 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, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of LAbour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Meeting Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour thanks IM Japan for providing Thai people with the opportunity to do technical training with almost 200 member companies […]
On May 23, 2022, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee Meeting No. 3/2022. The meeting considered the draft notification of the Ministry of Labour on rules, procedures, and conditions for social security protection and seafarer compensation (No.…) B.E.…. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, and representatives from relevant agencies attended the meeting at the Legal Division meeting room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 May 2022
