Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, to visit, inspect and advise employers on employing foreign workers in the workplace legally, to prevent illegal immigration and the spread of COVID-19. On June 22, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Pol. Maj. Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour to visit the area with the security task force and related agencies to check and advise employers on legally employing foreign workers to prevent illegal immigration and the spread of COVID-19. The visit took place at the construction site of Sai Mai Mall, Sai Mai District, Bangkok, which complies with the orders of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who ordered the Ministry of Labour to work with security, military, police, and administrative departments as one, to strictly control, monitor, prevent and suppress illegal immigration, as well as to control the situation following measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within workplaces. Pol. Maj. […]
On June 22, 2021, at 15.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of health volunteers in factories and communities to promote health and eliminate COVID-19 outbreaks among migrant workers. Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Public Health Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakon, and Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support Dr. Thares Krasaniyarawiwong joined the meeting at the Meeting Room 1, 9th floor, Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Labour has a role in promoting, supporting, and driving the development of health volunteers in factories, establishments, and communities in the form of Foreign Health Volunteers and Factory/Workplace Health Volunteers to expand workers’ network of workers. —————————————— Division of Public Relations 23 June 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and encouraged Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok, getting vaccinated against Covid-19 at the Bangkok Bank Club Vaccination Center on Srinakarin Road. On June 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons in Bangkok at the Bangkok Bank Club Vaccination Center on Srinakarin Road, within the responsibility of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 8. The facility can vaccinate up to 1,000 people per day and has a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Bangna 1 Hospital as the operator. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labours’ Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, also joined the visit to follow up on the progress of vaccinations. Today was the fourth day of vaccinations. From June 7 to 9, 2021, almost 130,000 Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok have received vaccinations. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit and encourage Section 33 insured persons in Bangkok to get their Covid-19 vaccinations at the Seacon Bang Khae and SC Plaza (Sai Tai Mai) Building vaccination facilities. On June 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the Covid-19 vaccination services for insured persons in Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, also attended this visit at the Seacon Bang Khae and SC Plaza (Sai Tai Mai) Building vaccination centers of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 6. The facilities can support up to 1,000 people per day, with a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Bangpakok 8 Hospital as the operator. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has rolled out Covid-19 vaccinations as a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned about the workforce. The Labour Minister […]
On June 7, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Cabinet, visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons in Bangkok at the West Sports Building 1, Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the welcoming. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that today, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons. The center was launched following government policy on Covid-19 vaccinations, a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for the workforce. Therefore, the Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Ministry of Public Health by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the Ministry of Finance by Krung Thai Bank, and […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister is concerned about Covid-19 outbreaks in worker camps. He has instructed the Ministry of Labour and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to conduct proactive Covid-19 screening for workers in construction camps throughout the city. Testing is expected to begin next week. On May 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss proactive Covid-19 screenings in construction worker camps. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Social Security Office’s Secretary General Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman, the Bangkok Administration’s Spokesperson Police Lieutenant Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, Director of the Office of Public Health in Bangkok Mrs. Panrudee Manomaipiboon, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant parties also joined the meeting, which took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that with the Covid-19 outbreak clusters in construction worker camps, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversee the Ministry of Labour, is concerned about the current situation. […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan ordered using the Samut Sakhon model to set up a field hospital in a factory to take care of employees infected with Covid-19 in Phetchaburi. The Labour Minister’s Advisor was instructed to visit the company in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi, providing four interpreters to communicate with foreign workers infected with Covid-19. The Advisor also listened to issues build morale and share encouragement to help relax the quarantined employees. She also gave 2,100 paper beds from SCG, 500 packs of drinking water, and five support vehicles for transporting Covid-19 patients while the employees remain in factory quarantine. On May 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the support for company employees affected by the Covid-19 outbreak in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. He said that 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 is concerned about the Covid-19 outbreak, especially among employees at workplaces in Phetchaburi Province. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about insured persons and the people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, has instructed the acceleration on coordination to assist in employees of CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited, Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, which found 128 people infected with Covid-19, to provide ambulances, medical beds, and hospital support. From initial efforts (May 3, 2021), the Ministry of Labour has coordinated with Chularat Hospital for ambulances to pick up 23 people. This morning (May 4, 2021), it has coordinated with Chularat Hospital for ambulances to pick up another 27 people. This afternoon, the rest will be completed, bringing all the infected employees to hospitals in the social security network and Hospitels. On May 4, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the assistance to CSP Steel Center Public Company Limited, Suksawat Road, Nai Khlong Bang Pla Kot, Phra Samut Chedi, Samut Prakan, which has 128 people infected with Covid-19. General Deputy Prime Minister General […]
Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan delivered the employee welfare. The Ministry of Labour approved the Employee Welfare Fund of 21.4 million Baht to alleviate troubles among employees from Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., in Samut Prakan, which laid off employees without compensation from the employer. On April 28, 2021, at 11.00 hours, at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the delivery of the employee welfare of 21,465,350 Baht to alleviate the suffering of 1,161 employees from Brilliant Alliance Co., Ltd., in Samut Prakan, where the employer had terminated employment without compensation. Six delegates accepted the funds. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. M.L. Puntrik Smiti, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces. To date, 29,065 people have been tested with 607 confirmed cases of Covid-19. The Labour Minister emphasized that the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok, would open until April 30. The center will then be temporarily closed. Screening service will resume on May 5 to 11. Insured persons have thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for coordinating assistance through the 1506 hotline, press 6, delivering them to hospitals and doctors promptly. On April 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces, including Bangkok Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chiang Mai, and Chonburi. Overall, the program has screened 29,065 people and found 607 infected people (information as of April 26, 2021, at 16:00 hours). Each center has the following results: Bangkok has examined 23,055 people and found 602 infected people, 31 of whom have been […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and the committee visited the Pathum Thani Vocational College to check the readiness of the proactive Covid-19 screening facility for insured persons in Pathum Thani and nearby to reduce congestion and facilitate screening. Services commence on April 24 to 30. On April 23, 2021, at the multi-purpose hall, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Ban Klang, Mueang, Pathum Thani, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the inspection for the readiness of facilities as a channel to provide proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons to reduce congestion and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Sections 33,39 and 40 located in Pathum Thani Province and nearby areas. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Director of the Pathum Thani Vocational College Dr. Sansanee Sayasonthi, Director of Karunvej Pathumthani Hospital Dr. Yingkiat Paisanachapong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has shown concern for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a video conference together with the Deputy Provincial Governor of Ranong to accelerate the policy to drive Thailand together, solving the troubles of the people through integration with all sectors, aiming to improve the quality of life and reduce disparity, in alignment with the context in the area. On April 23, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a video conference with Ranong. The Provincial Governor of Ranong assigned Deputy Provincial Governor of Ranong Mr. Somchit Khinduang and the committee to drive Thailand together in Ranong. The meeting discussed the committee’s actions in driving Thailand together and guidelines for the committee’s performance to drive Thailand together. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister 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 […]
On April 23, 2021, at 10.00 hours, at Meeting Room 301 on the 3rd floor, Command Building 1, Government Houses, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting of the National Vocational Training Coordination Committee Meeting No. 3/2021. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, including government and private agencies, also joined the meeting. General Prawit said that the National Vocational Training Coordination Committee has the authority to formulate policies and guidelines for labour development and to coordinate the vocational training of the nation’s workforce in all dimensions. The committee’s operations are therefore extremely important. Today’s meeting had an important agenda, considering the names of experts in the Provincial Vocational Training Coordination Subcommittee and the development and strengthening of the economic foundation under local and community economic rehabilitation programs/projects on an opportunity basis and local potential in the area. The effort enables all Thai workers to create jobs and occupations and drive the economy and society under a new equitable way of life. The meeting also urged the Ministry of Labour […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported progress on the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. Today (April 12, 2021) is the date of the final installment of 1,000 Baht for the full 4,000 Baht to be transferred to entitled insured persons under Section 33. The group that has reviewed their rights will receive 4,000 Baht, payable in one installment today for the Songkran Festival. On April 12, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported progress on the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. Today (April 12, 2021) is the date of the fourth and final installment of 1,000 Baht for the full 4,000 Baht to be transferred to entitled insured persons under Section 33. The group that has reviewed their rights will receive 4,000 Baht through the ‘Pao Tang’ application, too, so that the workers can spend and buy goods and services through the ‘Pao Tang’ application, resulting in cash flow in the economy during the Songkran Festival. Mr. Suchart continued that the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project, under the leadership of Prime […]
On April 9, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat chaired the Subcommittee Meeting on Labour and Coordination of Occupational Training in S-Curve Target Industries No. 2/2021. The meeting considered the guidelines for developing the country’s manpower development plan to support the S-curve target industries. Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntarik Smiti and the working group attended the meeting at Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Prof. Narumon said that from the National Vocational Training Coordination Committee Meeting No. 1/2020 on October 1, 2021, the committee approved the workforce development plan in the target industries. The Department of Skill Development (DSD) has compiled work plans and projects related to manpower development in the S-curve target industries. It contains information on work plans and projects of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Department of Industrial Promotion, the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute (Public Organization), and the Department of Skill Development totaling 160 projects. They consist of the modern automobile industry, the aviation and logistics industry, the intelligent […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan visited the area to provide compensation for funeral expenses the families of two people who died from the fire at the house building collapse in Krisada Nakhon Village 31, Borommaratchachonnani Road. The occasion took place at the Saladaeng Temple, Moo 6, Bang Waek Road, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok. On April 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, gave compensation to the families of those who died in the house fire building collapse within Krisada Nakhon Village 31 Borommaratchachonnani Road. The occasion took place at the Saladaeng Temple, Moo 6, Bang Waek Road, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok. The Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, and Advisor to the Director of Bangkok Social Security Office Area 6 Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, also participated in this event. The Labour Minister’s Advisor 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 […]
