Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave his condolences to the deceased’s relatives and showed concern for the employees injured in the fire within Krisda Nakhon Village 31, Borommaratchachonnani Road. He charged affiliated agency officials to urgently help with benefits according to procedures. On April 4, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the fire that set ablaze at a house, at 138/12, in Soi Anyamanee 17, Krisada Nakorn Village 31, Borommaratchachonnani Road, Sala Thammasop, Thawi Watthana, Bangkok. 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 gave his condolences to the relatives of the deceased and showed concern for the employees injured in the fire. The Labour Minister, therefore, ordered agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the area to take care of the injured workers to receive medical treatment according to the protection and benefits under the law, and coordinate with the relatives of the deceased in the case of insured persons, to urgently assist with funeral expenses […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to commence the “model health organization project to improve the workforce’s life towards sustainability,” promoting organizations to develop in all dimensions. On March 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to chair the commencement of the “model health organization project to improve the quality of the workforce’s life towards sustainability,” promoting organizations to develop in all dimensions, to become a model organization where workers have a good quality of life, are happy and satisfied in their work. The efforts also aim to encourage workers to generate income, create happiness, stability, equality, and fairness, driving the nation to stability, prosperity, and sustainability. The event took place at the Novotel Marina Sriracha and Koh Si Chang Hotel, Chonburi Province. Mr. Surachai said that the project supports the Ministry of Labour’s missions in taking care of its personnel and workers to have a good quality of life. The government has been pushing forward this goal at the United Nations, to focus on people as the […]
On March 23, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the project to raise the level of enforcement on labour laws and criminal laws to address the issue of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking for sustainable change (Atlas Project Generation 2) at Anantara Siam Rajadamri Hotel, Bangkok. The program is organized for labour inspectors and investigative officers to support the investigation for the second generation of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking cases under the ATLAS program. The initiative is supported by the US Department of Labour and Winrock International. The workshop aims to promote knowledge and develop target groups’ potential, namely staff working in solving issues in child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking from various relevant departments. Faculty speakers presented knowledge on the definition of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking within the legal framework and international standards, including guidance on how to identify, prove, and separate victims of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking. It also covered investigative techniques and interviews. These are all very important and useful in the practice of […]
On March 23, 2021, at 19.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, as the head of the Thai government delegation and regular members of the governing body, the highest executive committee of the International Labour Organization (ILO), along with Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, Director of the Office of International Cooperation and relevant officials joined the 341st Session of the Governing Body via teleconference, held between March 15 to 27, 2021, from the headquarters of the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. At 20.30 hours, local time in Thailand, the Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of the ASEAN Government on the agenda of the ILO Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work proposals for including safe and healthy working conditions in the ILO’s framework of fundamental principles and rights at work. It supports the International Labour Organization’s efforts to simplify the Centenary Declaration for the Future of Work, considering the inclusion of safe and healthy working conditions in fundamental principles and rights in work. —————————- Division of Public Relations
On March 23, 2021, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of a training project for temporary employees at overseas Labour Offices for 2021, organized as in a teleconference format. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol spoke about the Ministry of Labour’s foreign policy, especially measures to promote Thai workers to work abroad by maintaining the same job market in foreign countries, promoting short-term employment, and expanding to new overseas labour markets. He spoke about the application of technology to serve people through E-Service systems and creating proactive awareness. Therefore, working adaptation is an essential part of continuous development. He asked all staff to be aware of the users’ views, whether they are employers, workers, or government agencies, and that there is a need for the overseas Labour Offices to help with transparency and honesty, and skill development for specific expertise. It will be a factor that promotes the work’s success and resolves problems and obstacles well, ready to accept changes in every dimension. The efforts will continue to benefit themselves, the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit Phetchaburi to commence labour volunteer activities of Prachuap Khiri Khan, leading services to the people’s hands, promoting network potential to prevent drugs in the workplace and loyalty to the monarchy. On March 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Province labour volunteer activities for 2021 at the Nana Kaeng Krachan Resort, Kaeng Krachan, Phetchaburi. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also participated in the event. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has given importance to driving labour policies to the people in the area. Today, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned her to visit Phetchaburi Province to commence activities in the mission of labour volunteers from Prachuap Khiri Khan for 2021. Driving labour policies require a volunteer mechanism […]
On March 23, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit attended the 19th National Advisory Council for Labour Development Meeting No. 3/2021 (10th occasion), whereby Mr. Thavorn Chalatthien chaired the meeting. The meeting reported the progress of preparing a study and analysis project on the development of skills and labour (Reskill/Upskill/New skill) to upgrade work and develop a new career. The meeting further reported the progress of preparing proposals on solutions to the problems of the Security Business Act, B.E. 2558. The occasion took place at the Bangkok Area 3 Social Security Office meeting room, 7th floor, Social Security Office Building, Bangkok Area 3. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 23 March 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklim reported the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other Project”. The first installment of 1,000 Baht was already transferred. A total of 5,720,967 people clicked to join the project or 77% of the eligible recipients. The program injects money into the system and benefits workers, valued at 5,720,967,000 Baht, resulting in short-term cash flow in the economy, worth more than 11,441 million Baht. On March 22, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other Project” after the first installment of 1,000 Baht was paid today (March 22, 2021) to eligible insured persons under Section 33. The information as of March 22, 2020, at 8.00 hours, found that 5,720,967 people have already joined the project or 77% of those who received the rights. The program injects money into the system and benefits workers, valued at 5,720,967,000 Baht. When the workers purchase goods and services through the ‘Pao Tang’ application, this results in short-term cash flow in the economy worth over 11,441 million Baht. […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklim reported that insured persons under Section 33 would receive the first installment of 1,000 Baht today (March 22, 2021) through the ‘Pao Tang’ application. The second, third, and fourth installments will be transferred on March 29, April 5, and April 12, respectively. He emphasized that insured persons must purchase products and services within May 31, 2021. On March 22, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklim reported that today (March 22, 2021), insured persons under Section 33 would receive the first installment of 1,000 Baht following the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. 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, gives importance to the support and remedies to alleviate the cost of living of insured persons under Section 33, providing remedies of 4,000 Baht per person. After applicants have activated and verified their identity through the ‘Pao Tang’ application, they will receive a weekly amount of 1,000 Baht per week; the first installment […]
On March 17, 2021, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, chaired the meeting for the internal and external environment context analysis (SWOT) to analyze strategic positioning and draft a Labour Action Plan (2023 – 2027). The meeting took place at The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok. The meeting was organized to outline the Labour Action Plan (2023–2027) following the plan at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, International Labour Standards, and changing labour contexts, to reflect the conceptual framework and direction of proactive labour work, ready to support labour problems and the development of the country in the future. There were 60 participants as follows: the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, the Director of the Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Promotion (Public Organization), Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Labour Academic Advisor, and the Director of the Bureau/Center/Division/Group of Provincial Labour Offices, civil servants and plan operators. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 17 March 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led a team to Pathum Thani to visit the Rights Review Coordination Center’s services for the Section 33 We Love Each Other project at the Social Security Office in the Mobile Coordination Center at Demco PCL, Pathum Thani. On March 15, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the visit to observe the services of the Rights Review Coordination Center for the Section 33 We Love Each Other project at the Pathum Thani Social Security Office in Muaeng, Pathum Thani, and the Mobile Coordination Center at Demco PCL, Prik Thai, Muaeng, Pathum Thani. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Governor of Pathum Thani Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosoom, Chairperson of Demco PCL Mrs. Prapee Puipanthawong, together with Ministry of Labour’s senior management, also participate in this occasion. The Labour Minister said that the government […]
On March 11, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat, to join the virtual roundtable discussion on “Progress made with respect to legal labour migration pathways, fair recruitment, and decent work and challenges.” The discussion reviewed the implementation of international agreements on “The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration (GCM)” organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) and the UN Network on Migration. The session discussed the following three issues: 1) The current situation of migration in Thailand, including labour management in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. 2) Workforce skill development. 3) Various challenges. The GCM is a legally non-binding document but is a mutual commitment between member states and representatives of the United Nations, endorsed at the High-Level Interstate Conference on December 10, 2018, in Marrakesh, Morocco. It is intended to organize the movement of populations across national borders and provide a […]
Labour Minister MR. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Cabinet’s meeting on March 9, 2021, approved improvements to the process of submitting rights reviews of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project from March 15 to 28, 2021. On March 10, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Cabinet’s meeting yesterday, on March 9, 2021, approved to revise the rules and procedures for submitting rights reviews for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project, as proposed by the Social Security Office. For the process of submitting a right review from March 15 to 28, 2021, applicants can submit a request for a rights review through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website time 06.00 to 23.00 hours. Different groups of insured persons can submit a request to review the rights as follows: Group 1, insured persons who did not register on February 21 to March 7, 2021. Group 2, those registered through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website but were denied being insured persons under Section 33 of the social security system as of January 19, 1951, or February 15, 2021. Group 3, people who […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,208,286 people has registered. The next phase opens up registrations for insured persons without smartphones and who have not already registered. Insured persons in this group will need to use their Thai ID card with an embedded smartcard to register for the benefits from March 15-28, 2021. Those who have registered but were denied can request a rights review on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website from March 15 to 28, 2021. On March 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. The registrations opened from February 21 to March 7, 2021, targeting 9.27 million eligible persons; a total of 8,208,286 insured persons under Section 33 registered (data as of March 7, 2021, at 23.00 hours). The remaining 1 million people include those who received the money in the “We Win” project, those with account deposits of […]
On February 23, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome Mr. Taketani Atsushi, Chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in Bangkok and delegation. The meeting reported the results of the business confidence survey of Japanese entrepreneurs in Thailand in the second half of 2020 and discussed measures to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19, including the relaxation of regulations and the convenience of work permits. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. —————————— Division of Public Relations 23 February 2020
On February 23, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat performing duties for the Ministry of Labour as chairman of the meeting to set up an entry and exit security system around the Ministry of Labour from gates 1-8. Director of the Bureau of Inspection and Evaluation Mr. Kritpat Krutkul, Director-General of Din Daeng Police StationPolice Colonel Ratthachai Srivijaya and the Ministry of Labour’s Chief of Security joined the meeting at the Network Support and Regional Coordination Group meeting room, 2nd floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————— Division of Public Relations 23 February 2020
