The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, revealed that today (March 10, 2022), a group of Thai workers who migrated back from Ukraine came to the Ministry of Labour to request assistance in the case of unpaid wages. In this regard, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, showed concern and emphasized the care and facilitation of all workers. Therefore, she coordinated with the International Coordination Bureau staff to facilitate the filling of the documents, accept the request, and collect documents and evidence. As the Ministry of Labour does not have a labour office in Ukraine, the request must be sent to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to continue. Mrs. Thienrat spoke about Thai workers who have completed the quarantine period following public health measures and returned to their domiciles and still have accrued wages pending payment from the employer and would like to seek help. In this regard, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, ordered the Provincial Labour Offices to facilitate workers. Any worker domiciled in the provinces can apply for help at the Provincial Labour Offices in the […]
On March 10, 2022, at 15.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Computer System Management and Procurement Committee Meeting No. 2/2022, which took place via the Zoom Meeting Application. The meeting considered projects proposed for the 2023 budget and projects that use the fund for the administration of the Social Security Office for 2022 (bonding projects across the fiscal year). The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 March 2022
On March 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to pay a visit to encourage and give money to Thai workers returning from Ukraine, who are members of the fund to help job seekers work abroad, totaling four people. The visit took place at the Quarantine Center Building, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that 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 are concerned for all Thai people and workers affected by the events in Ukraine, whereby the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, was instructed to take the best care of all Thai workers. The Ministry of labour has continuously worked closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Today (March 8, 2022), the seventh group of Thai people consisting of 12 people, including four fund members, departed Bucharest on Thai Airways Flight TG […]
A spokesman for the Ministry of Labour confirmed the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd employees, who were affected by business closures. The Ministry of Labour has completed all procedures within the legal framework. Labour leaders condemned those for misrepresenting the facts, leading them wrongly, and not wishing the workers well. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, spoke about the case of the Triumph International Workers’ Union of Thailand accusing the government of failing, releasing foreign capital to trample on Thai workers. They claimed that the Labour Minister lacked the strength to enforce the law to help employees and misrepresented that the employees were abandoned without receiving compensation. They plan to gather at the Government Houses on March 11, 2022. The Spokesperson summarized the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd. employees, who were affected by business closure. She said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has followed up and instructed care of this group of employees. The efforts follow the concerns and instructions of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha since the first day of business closure […]
On March 3, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong had a discussion with the Director of the International Labour Office for Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, Mr. Graeme Buckley, and the committee, on the Strengthening Capacity to Promote Gender-Responsive Investments in the Provision of Decent Care Services in Thailand Project (The Care Economy Project). The meeting was held to introduce project staff and consult on the Ministry of Labour’s policies regarding the care economy and activities that the Ministry of Labour prioritizes, including issues that will be jointly implemented. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Samat Pattamasukon and representatives from agencies under the Ministry of Labour participated in the discussion at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The project is new academic cooperation with the International Labour Organization. This is against the backdrop of many female workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to lockdowns and homeschooling. The project duration is 13 months (January 2022 – January 2023). The goal is to collaborate and support tripartite representatives in investments that respond to gender issues in the care economy, to solve demand and supply […]
On March 2, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to pay a visit to encourage and give money to Thai workers returning from Ukraine, who are members of the fund to help job seekers work abroad, totaling 69 people. The visit took place at the Quarantine Center Building, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Boonchob said that 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 are concerned for all Thai people and workers affected by the events in Ukraine. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, was instructed to take the best care of all Thai workers. He received a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that yesterday (March 1, 2022), the first group of 38 Thai […]
On February 28, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to participate in the award ceremony for outstanding virtues and the winner of the “Moral Awards” infographic contest under the topic of “Thai People with Everlasting Discipline” for the 2021 fiscal year. The initiative aims to create morale and motivation, to promote the drive of moral work, which is part of the goal of creating “a Thai society as a moral society, with stability, prosperity, and sustainability.” Minister of Culture Mr. Itthipol Khunpluem presided over the ceremony at Room G 5, 1st floor, the National Gallery Building, Ministry of Culture. The Minister of Culture said that the National Moral Promotion Commission saw the importance of promoting morality in all sectors. Therefore, there is a policy to promote a morality drive at the community, organization, district, and provincial levels by defining indicators and assessment criteria that have central standards for evaluating success at three levels: the moral promotion level and the moral and model morality level. The indicators indicate the process of developing moral standards. In the 2021 […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s concern for the Thai people residing in Ukraine amid the tension between Ukraine and Russia. The Prime Minister has closely monitored the situation and cares for all Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has asked Thai workers working in Ukraine to be vigilant and closely monitor the situation, information, and news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for prompt preparations. If there is an emergency, it is necessary to evacuate back to Thailand. Workers must strictly follow the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment can assist with the fund to help job seekers working abroad. The fund can help Thai workers who have experienced suffering, including if Thai workers who are members of the fund encounter problems and must return to Thailand due to war, unrest, natural disasters, or pandemic. The official announcement of the respective countries has also included working abroad following the law. Mr. Suchart said that 139 Thai workers […]
On February 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to chair the meeting to clarify the management of foreign workers of the three nationalities. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies. The meeting aims to create knowledge and understanding on implementing work management guidelines for foreigners of the three nationalities. The program will broadcast on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, from 15.05 to 16.00 hours on the NBT channel. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 February 2022
On February 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that due to the current COVID-19 situation, the number of infected people has increased. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, cares for the employees and insured persons. They have emphasized the awareness of compliance with measures to continue to protect themselves. At the same time, the Ministry of Labour has not been complacent and has instructed the Social Security Office to prepare for the situation. The Ministry of Labour is ready with medical personnel of hospitals in the social security network, providing medical services to insured persons in the social security system under Section 33 and 39 who are infected with COVID-19 to receive free care and treatment promptly. They have also ensured the availability of beds hosted by hospitels to accommodate the situation already. Each day insured persons are circulating in and out. Once the insured persons are treated, and the doctor allows them to go home, the bed will be empty again. At the same time, the […]
On February 23, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Homeworker Policy and Strategy Subcommittee meeting. The meeting considered driving operations to promote, protect and develop homeworkers’ work under the Strategic Plan to Strengthen Social Security and expand coverage according to the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2020-2022. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitri 2 Conference Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 February 2022
On February 23, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives explained the Draft Informal Worker Quality of Life Development and Promotion Act B.E….to the Council of State, Council 9. The meeting was via electronic media at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting clarified the necessity of proposing the Draft Informal Worker Quality of Life Development and Promotion Act B.E…., important project plans, and the benefits expected from the law. The Cabinet passed the draft bill as a resolution on December 28, 2021, to approve the draft bill proposed by the Ministry of Labour, to be sent to the Office of the Council of State for further consideration. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 February 2022
On February 15, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined the seminar’s opening ceremony on benefits from the Skill Development Fund under the Skills Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 its amendments for the 2022 fiscal year. Mr. Suthi Sukosol from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat Office presided over the event at the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, The Emerald Hotel, Ratchada, Bangkok. The seminar was organized to promote and encourage business establishments to develop skills for their employees or the general public before hiring them to work, including students or persons sent by the government for skills training. The initiative aims to produce products or services efficiently, reduce costs, increase competitiveness, and ensure that the operation is performed properly following the specified rules. It also aims to meet the needs and increase labor productivity for entrepreneurs to increase the economic value of labour for the country. There are incentives to encourage the private sector to participate in the development of skills and to provide business establishments with knowledge, understanding, and benefits for those located in 10 districts in Bangkok, namely Khlong […]
On January 20, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit Chiconi Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. The company imports raw materials, materials, equipment, and spare parts to produce computer peripherals and software. This visit was attended by the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives. Mrs. Lu Su Chun, Chairman of Chiconi Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Surachai Thammanon, Bang Pakong District Chief, gave a welcoming. Mr. Surachai said that 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, are concerned for the people and those affected by the COVID-19 situation. The Ministry of Labour has been instructed to help and remedy those affected by the pandemic. The Ministry of Labour has launched various important measures, including proactive screening with RT-PCR 100% under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, remedies for Section […]
On January 19, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Education Minister Ms. Treenut Thienthong presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on the Promotion of Education and Employment for Students and Workers of All Levels. The occasion occurred at the Ratchawanlop Conference Room, Ratchawanlop Building, Ministry of Education, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and executives from the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Education also joined the occasion. After the signing ceremony, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that 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, has the policy to promote the development of professional skills and to employment. It […]
On January 10, 2022, at 13.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the Committee on Computer System Management and Procurement of the Permanent Secretary’s Office of Labour meeting no. 1/2022. The meeting took place via Zoom at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered developing a linkage system that exchanges government information through the GDX system to support the country’s manpower database system (E-workforce Ecosystem) for the 2023 fiscal year. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 10 January 2022
