On January 7, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and encouraged employees in two establishments. The first was Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which operates in producing medical rubber gloves. The company is located at Prik Subdistrict, Sadao District, Songkhla Province, and has 866 insured persons. The second organization was Thavorn Rubber Industry (1982) Co., Ltd., located in Sadao Subdistrict, Sadao District, Songkhla Province. The company has 234 insured people and produces and distributes smoked rubber sheets for domestic and international markets. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province Mrs. Sureyaphan Na Songkhla, Director and Factory Director of Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Khun Khu Cheng Lee Ong, President of Thavorn Rubber Industry (1982), Dr. Thavorn Ruangwarunwattana, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart thanked and commended the executives of both companies who are part of driving the country’s development. They are both an important part of supporting the country’s economy by promoting employment to […]
On January 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud participated in the Executive Committee Meeting of the COVID-19 Situation Administration No. 1/2022 via Zoom at the Sangsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting at Santi Maitree Building (outside building), Government Houses. The meeting considered situational leveling and preventive measures to control diseases, the adjustment of disease prevention measures for entering the Kingdom, the vaccination service plan, and the drug supply plan for the treatment of COVID-19 (antiviral drug Paxlovid) of the Center for Emergency Medicine and Public Health, in the case of COVID-19. It also considered the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s guidelines for raising the level of preparedness to cope with the pandemic, including related announcements, orders, and requirements issued under Section 9 of the Royal Decree on Public Administration In an Emergency Situation B.E. 2548 (No. 40), the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s order No. 23/2021 regarding areas defined as highly controlled and monitored areas, and tourism pilot areas, according to […]
On December 27, 2021, at 10.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the ‘spin-the-wheel’ event. The Ministry of Labour’s executives witnessed the awarding of ‘lucky labour cards’ for 2021, the Thai Red Cross Society lottery, by the Ministry of Labour. The revenue will be offered to Her Royal Highness, Director of the Thai Red Cross Society, Phaetayapat Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital. The awards were as follows: 1st Prize for a total of 1 prize; an All-New MG5 car, awarded to ticket number 40373 2nd Prize for a total of 1 prize; a 5-baht gold necklace, awarded to ticket number 12012 3rd Prize for a total of 6 prizes; 1-baht gold necklace, awarded to ticket numbers 11950, 16427, 16609, 24344, 32951, 46050 4th Prize for a total of 40 prizes; 1-salung gold necklaces (awarded to tickets ending in 019). Winners can take the tickets, together with their ID card, to receive the prize from December 28, 2021, to March 26, 2022, from 09.00 to 16.00 hours. Winners can contact the Ministry of Labour’s Office of the Permanent Secretary, 4th floor, Ministry of Labour, Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok, […]
Assistant to the Labour Minister chaired the closing ceremony for the competition for skills in robotics and machines to increase the competitiveness of the country and the EEC. On December 24, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong presided over the closing ceremony speech for the second skill competition in automation and robotics, the “MARA Skill Competition 2021”, during December 23 to 24, 2021. The competition had six competing branches, including three branches competing in teams of 2 each, namely Mechatronics, PLC, and the maintenance of robots. There are three individual branches, including robotics, Computer Mechanical Drawing (CAD), and Artificial Intelligence (CiRA CORE). The contestants are students in vocational colleges in the EEC area, such as the Eastern Technological College, E. Tech, the Chonburi Technical College, the Rayong Technical College, the Chachoengsao Technical College, and the IRPC College of Technology, for example. The occasion occurred at the Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Academy, Mueang District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong congratulated all contestants and asked that they use their experiences […]
On December 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to give an interview to the “Clear Cut, Chud Jane” program about the Ministry of Labour’s New Year Gifts. The program also explained the trend of the labour market demand in 2022 on the Radio and Television of Thailand Channel NBT. Mr. Boonchob said that in 2022, the Ministry of Labour would have 9 New Year gifts to bring happiness to the workforce. The gifts consist of the first gift, reducing the contribution rate of insured persons under Section 40 by 60 percent for six months. The second gift is a New Year gift to encourage insured persons who are bedridden patients and disabilities under every Section. The third gift is to increase the employee benefits in the case of COVID-19 to up to 100 times. The fourth gift is special privileges to support working capital to increase income from the Labour Fund, providing benefits to organizations of savings cooperatives in business establishments and state enterprises. The fifth gift is a 0% interest for 12 months from December 1, 2021, to August […]
On December 23, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the ceremony for the CiRA CORE training room and the opening ceremony of the 2nd “MARA Skill Competition 2021” at the Manufacturing Automation and Robotics Academy, Chonburi Skill Development Institute 3, Chonburi. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, 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), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart 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 operate following the national strategy by focusing on the development of targeted industries to use technology and innovation in production and increase the country’s competitiveness. This response to the growth of the Eastern […]
Assistant to the Labour Minister launches the Re-skill and Up-Skill Project, accelerating the creation of labour skills for occupation with the Department of Skill Development aiming to provide workers with additional occupations and sustainable income. On December 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to chair the Re-skill and Up-Skill Project launch to build workers’ skills in an occupation. The development of skilled labour and potential aligns with the 20-year national strategy on human resource development and capacity building. It drives increased competitiveness and preparedness for quality workers to enter the labour market. Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives joined the occasion at the foyer on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong said that the government under the administration of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, gives importance to the development of the workforce’s skills following the 20-year national strategy on human resource development and capacity building. It drives […]
On December 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha cares for all worker groups and has instructed each agency to give New Year gifts as an encouragement to the people during the New Year festival and to lighten the burden during the COVID-19 situation. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, will give gifts to create morale for workers, insured persons, employees, employers, self-employed people, and the general public to promote a better quality of life. This year, the Ministry of Labour’s New Year’s gifts are under the campaign “The Ministry of Labour’s 2022 New Year’s Gifts to Give the Workforce a Peace of Mind”. There are nine gifts of happiness to give to the workforce, including: The first gift is a 0% interest for 12 months from December 1, 2021, to August 31, 2022, from the Homeworkers Fund, providing benefits to over 6,000 homeworkers, reducing the burden of paying interest for 12 months. The second gift is free […]
On December 15, 2021, at 11.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the workshop’s opening ceremony to prepare the (draft) 5-year government action plan of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The workshop also prepared for important projects for agencies under the Ministry of Labour to enable personnel in the strategy and work plans of the Ministry of Labour and those involved in the project preparation at both the central and provincial areas to write projects effectively. Furthermore, the Ministry of Labour and the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour have a 5-year government action plan (2023 – 2027) to drive continued operations. The occasion took place at the Berkeley Hotel Pratunam. Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong said that the Ministry of Labour is one of the main ministries whose mission is to increase the potential of workers and entrepreneurs to cope with changing situations. It aligns with the development and direction of the country to promote employment, protect, and encourage workers to have stability in their work, to have a guarantee and […]
On December 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit the area to follow up on the development of the area, the progress of economic and social development through the “Security, Prosperity and Sustainability Triangle Model City Project,” security and border management, actions to eliminate poverty and sustainable development of people of all ages. They also joined a meeting on solving the COVID-19 situation. The occasion took place at the Government Center of the Southern Border Provinces, Muang Yala District, Yala Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Yala Provincial Governor Mr. Pirom Nittaya gave a welcome speech. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has a policy for the Ministry of Labour to support and develop Thai workers in the southern border provinces affected by the COVID-19 situation and to promote and supervise community enterprise groups […]
The Ministry of Labour releases a line of 123 foreign worker and enterprise inspection officers to investigate migrant workers according to the Cabinet Resolutions on September 28, 2021, for organizations not following the resolution. The efforts are serious and not just a threat. On December 13, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the ceremony to deliver policies and release a line of 123 foreign worker and enterprise inspection officers. The team consisted of 90 officers from the Department of Employment, 13 officers from the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, ten officers from the Immigration Bureau, and ten officers from the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division. The occasion took place in front of the Phra Phutthasuddhammabophit Pavilion at the Ministry of Labour. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the Internal Security Operations Command, and the Immigration Police Office attended the ceremony. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said the support to control and prevent the spread of COVID-19 is where all agencies must work together. As the Labour Minister, he is ready to support […]
On December 1, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to attend the meeting with government agencies and private sector companies of Udon Thani at Montathip Convention Center, Muang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. Udon Thani Governor Mr. Siam Sirimongkol gave a welcome speech. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has a country opening policy to welcome foreign tourists. Udon Thani Province is a tourist city with a vision of being a livable city, becoming a trade and investment center in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). The Ministry of Labour’s Udon Thani Institute of Skill Development 18 has been supported through the demonstration project of vocational training to publicize the organization’s mission. The Udon Thani Provincial Labour Office has launched an urgent employment and skill development project to alleviate occupational distress […]
On November 26, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong presided over the opening of the Employment in Thailand: Labour Market Transitions During and Post the COVID-19 Pandemic workshop at the Marina Grand Ballroom, 2nd floor, Novotel Marina Sriracha & Koh Si Chang, Chonburi Province. He said that the COVID-19 situation has affected workers and caused changes to the labour market. The changes include 1) Workforce reductions. 2) Reduced working hours. 3) Lower labour income, and 4) Advances and exponential growth of digital technology. As a result, career trends and employment patterns have changed. The Ministry of Labour has taken action to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that has resulted in layoffs, unemployment, and changes in working behaviour and employment to promote and support all groups to have access to employment services, to have a job, a career, and a stable and sustainable quality of life. Therefore, measures to promote employment have been established. The key results are as follows: 1) Preparing students and all people groups for the workforce, […]
On November 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a speech and encouragement to 120 Thai workers before traveling to work in the Israeli agricultural sector under the TIC project. The occasion took place at the job seeker checkpoint in Suvarnabhumi Airport. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian joined the delegation. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that today, 120 Thai workers were scheduled to travel to work under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers (TIC) program. The workers included 115 men and five women. The said Thai workers will travel to work with employers in the agricultural sector. The businesses include flower gardening, cactus planting, growing tomatoes, bananas, watermelons, and pumpkins, and raising cattle, pigs, chickens, and bees. The first employment period is two years. The contract can be renewed for an additional three years and three months for a total of not more than five years and two months. All […]
On November 23, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 10/25202164 via electronic media. The meeting considered the petition under Section 120 (relocation of business establishment) of Beguard Co., Ltd., with one related employee. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On November 23, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 7/2021 at the Pakorn Angsusing Meeting Room, 10th Floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting acknowledged the Skill Development Fund’s operations consisting of the results of the consideration and approval of grants or subsidies under the Skills Development Promotion Act, B.E. 2545, the lending and repayment of loans to the Skill Development Fund, and the promotion of enterprises’ labour skills development according to the Skills Development Promotion Act, B.E. 2545 and its amendments (No. 2), B.E. 2557. In addition, they jointly considered the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the validity of the certificate of competence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also discussed the preparation of national skill standards in the service career fields, Muay Thai instructor branch, and the draft order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the appointment of a subcommittee on the establishment of national skill standards for the service career fields and Muay Thai instructor branch. It considered the revision of the Skill Development Promotion Board of Director’s order for technicians in […]
