On February 24, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to preside over the closing ceremony of the proactive Covid-19 screening program for the workplace following the Labour Minister’s policies. The occasion took place at the King Pack Industrial Company Limited, Muang Chonburi, Chonburi. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, also joined the occasion. The efforts took a proactive approach to detect insured persons at risk in workplaces situated in provinces that were in the most controlled areas following the severity levels prescribed by the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration. A total of 232 people was screened from the company. The Deputy Labour Minister said that following the government’s policy under the national administration 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 taking care of workers by creating coverage, care, services, and benefits for workers of all ages and groups. As a result of the new outbreak of Covid-19 infections, the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit Phetchaburi to meet with the Myanmar Labour Ambassador and heads of its affiliated agencies to accelerate the assistance of compensation and benefits for the families of three deceased Myanmar employees involved in a boat capsize in the Gulf of Thailand in Cha-am. He emphasized that the government and the Ministry of Labour provide care and protection to the foreign workers to work in Thailand legally according to human rights principles, including social security and various protections according to the law, equal to Thai workers in all respects. The meeting took place at the Phetchaburi Employment Office. On February 23, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, presided over the meeting to discuss the situation and aid employees involved in a boat capsize in the Gulf of Thailand in Cha-am, Phetchaburi. The meeting took place at the Phetchaburi Employment Office. Mr. Thu Rein Linn, Labour Ambassador Chief of Myanmar. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat and the […]
On February 23, 2021, at 08.45 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Manit Promkarikul, President of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, and Mr. Santi Patiphanarat, Secretary-General of Thailand Motorcyclists Association and Vice President of the Informal Workers’ Federation, Deputy of the Informal Workers’ Confederation, and the delegation, on the occasion of taking labour leaders to give words of encouragement and support to the missions of the Labour Minister who has assisted insured persons under Section 33 affected by Covif-19. Previously, the labour leaders submitted a letter to the Labour Minister asking the Ministry of Labour to help the workforce recover from the Covid-19 impacts. Although some businesses did not stop all operations, many establishments have reduced wages and reduced overtime payments to employees. The Labour Minister has seen these problems and troubles and has consulted with the government. The Cabinet passed a resolution on February 15 to approve the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project to help insured persons under Section 33, successfully covering over 11 million people. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. […]
On February 23, 2021, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit to join a meeting with the Senate Labour Committee at the Office of the Commission No. 410, 4th floor, Parliament Building. Police General Adul Saengsingkaew chaired the meeting to provide information about the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project to assist insured persons following Section 33. The meeting also discussed solutions and measures to cope with a labour shortage in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). ————————————— Division of Public Relations 23 February 2020
On February 23, 2021, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, attended the Ministry of Labour’s meeting for the Volunteer Development Committee No. 1/2021. The meeting considered the guidelines for developing the Ministry of Labour’s labour volunteers, the appointment of a working group to develop volunteers, the restructuring of the management of labour volunteers, and establishing foreign worker volunteers. The meeting took place at the Social Security Office Area 3 meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————– Division of Public Relations 23 February 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Social Security Office to monitor the progress for the first day of online registrations to the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” program. Over 5.6 million registrations were submitted. The SSO has arranged for service staff on the 1506 hotline, press 1, and is confident that the database is ready and will not fail for sure. He emphasized that eligible persons must be insured under Section 33 before February 15, 2021, and should hurry to register via the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website before the end of March 7. On February 21, 2021, at 11.30 hours at the Social Security Office, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the overview of online registrations for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” program via the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website that opened for registration today as the first day, starting at 06.00 hours. From the start to 12.00 hours, there are over 5.6 million insured persons who registered online. Eligible persons must be an insured person under Section 33 before February 15. For the convenience of insured persons, the Social Security Office […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized that the Social Security Office prepare the online system and review center for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project to facilitate insured persons for the most efficiency. On February 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project that the Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha, passed a resolution to approve the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” on February 15, 2021. The government will pay 4,000 Baht per person for remedial assistance. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was assigned the project. Therefore, the Labour Minister urged the Social Security Office to prepare in all aspects to help, remedy, and alleviate the cost of living for insured persons under Section 33 affected by the Covid-19 outbreak through the “Section 33 We Love Each Other”. The program is available for online registration through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website, to open for registration on February 21, as the first day, from 06.00 to […]
The Deputy Labour Minister invited companies to develop the potential for safety at work online, supporting a new and free way, focusing on developing the organizational potential to practice. On February 17, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat revealed that the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Public Organization), or TOSH, organized a seminar in an online format between February 23-24, 2021, under the concept of creating a Forward Culture of Prevention for Safety Thailand 2021. The initiative continues a seminar format via Facebook Live (Facebook Fan page: TOSH) to allow companies to listen and understand. This leads to the continuous development of organizational potential. Seminar participants can choose a topic according to their interests that meet the needs of a new way of working safely. The seminar will enhance their knowledge, stimulate awareness and develop potential in occupational safety, health, and working environment. The knowledge can also be applied to work, and the content expanded from the seminars to the business operators or colleagues further. The Deputy Labour Minister added that from […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the number of migrant worker applications from the three nationalities, following the Cabinets resolution on December 29, 2020. After closing the registration system at midnight on February 13, 2021, it appears that from January 15, 2021, a total of 654,864 migrant workers submitted their profile on the list. The workers must be screened for Covid-19 and store their personal identity data by April 16, 2021. He emphasized that after this date, officers will take legal action. On February 14, 2021, at 11.00 hours, at the Chatumomgkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin disclosed the results of online application submissions for migrant workers, following the Cabinets resolution on December 29, 2020. 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 Wongsuwan, expressed concern about illegitimate migrant workers, especially those that had escaped from the fear of guilt, and the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks among […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to give a talk to 210 Thai workers traveling to the agricultural sector in Israel under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation for Employment (TIC) Program. The speech emphasized compliance with the State of Israel’s laws, encouraging the workers to avoid deceit, drugs, and alcohol, and encourage savings and bringing experiences back to develop the country. On January 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to chair the visit and give words of encouragement to 210 Thai workers traveling to work in Israel’s agricultural sector. The occasion took place at the Overseas Workers Training Room, 11th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Building Area 3, Ministry of Labour. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the visit. The Advisor to the Ministry of Labour 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 given great importance to sending Thai workers […]
The Cabinet approved an extension for the health examination period and applications for permission to stay in the Kingdom as a special case for foreigners according to the Cabinet’s resolution on August 20, 2019, August 4, 2020, and November 10, 2020. According to the Cabinet resolution on December 29, 2020, the approval also covers foreigners and adds guidelines on allowing detained foreigners to work with an employer with intentions to hire. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks that have continued from the beginning of 2020 has spread across many areas and affected foreigners’ work management process. As a result, the implementation of the Cabinet’s guidelines has been delayed on many occasions, including the process of heath checks and visa extensions not being completed within the specified period, causing foreigners of the three nationalities to fall into an illegal immigrant status. This group includes detainees awaiting deportation, which cannot be processed due to the origin country’s refusal to accept the workers’ return. This is together with measures to limit workers’ movement following safety measures for […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the Cabinet’s resolution to reduce the rate of contributions for insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 for two months (February and March 2021) to alleviate suffering Covid-19 impacts. He also reported extending the health checkup period for foreigners working under MOU arrangements. The term of employment is for two years, with permission to stay in the Kingdom under special circumstances. On January 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that today, the Cabinet passed a resolution to consider and approve proposals by the Ministry of Labour regarding amendments to the Ministerial Regulation, setting the rate of contributions to the Social Security Fund, B.E. 2020. Amendments include for February and March 2021 contributions on the employer’s part to be set at a rate of 3 percent of the insured persons’ wages, whereas insured persons under Section 33 to pay at the rate of 0.5% of the insured person’s wages, and for insured persons under Section 39 to pay at a rate of 38 Baht per month. The government will contribute at the same rate of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the case of ‘Dr. Boon,’ leader of the group claiming for the return of old age contributions to mitigate the effects of Covid-19. The Labour Minister confirmed that ‘Dr. Boon’ is part of a subcommittee and asks for help in communicating to the people in the group to understand the facts and communication that the SSO is working within the framework of the law, which has a clear timeframe and steps. On January 22, 2021, at the Labour Relations Committee meeting, ground floor, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the case of Dr. Boon Arayaphon, leader of the “asking for returns, not beginning” group, who met with him along with group representatives. The group has filed claims for the return of old age contributions to mitigate the effects of Covid-19. The Labour Minister said that previously, workers and insured persons had filed a claim to the Prime Minister to ask to consider amending the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 to bring out some of the Social Security Fund for use. In this regard, the Labour […]
On January 4, 2020, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian joined the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration Operational Meeting at Santi Maitree Building (inside), Government Houses. General Natthaphon Nakaphanich chaired the meeting. The meeting reported the progress of the Covid-19 situation and the following agendas: 1. Report on the progress of the Covid-19 situation in the country. 2. Special permission of certain foreigners to remain in the Kingdom under the Covid-19 outbreak situation. 3. Driving measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. 4. Travel into the Kingdom by air, water, and land and stays in state detention facilities 5. Business/activity audits following relaxation measures. The Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration Operational Meeting reported the Covid-19 situation in the country, which has continued to increase and spread throughout the region. Therefore, intensive surveillance is required as follows: Step 1. Limit the time to open/close establishments at risk of infection. Find and control a […]
The Cabinet approved special exemptions for migrants of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar) to stay in the Kingdom and work legally, under the new wave of the Covid-19 outbreak to resolve the issue of labour shortages and avoid importing foreign workers from neighboring countries. On December 29, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the new wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, which has found many infections among many Thai and foreigners. The situation had made the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha to express concern about illegitimate migrant workers who have escaped from fear of guilt. Therefore, there should be inspection measures and Covid-19 screening among foreign workers to stop disease spread. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment and related agencies were assigned to jointly define measures to monitor, control and prevent the spread of the diseases, which has affected the lives and health of Thai and foreign workers. “The Cabinet has approved the exemption for migrant workers of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar) to stay in the Kingdom and work legally under […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin held a meeting to prepare guidelines on the management of foreign workers, resolve the issue of unregistered foreigners escaping quarantine, and help employers/companies hire foreign workers legally. On December 25, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to prepare guidelines for foreign workers’ management to present to the Cabinet. The meeting took place at the Tri Thep Meeting Room 2, 14th floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. The Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 5/2020 on December 23, 2020, agreed on the principles of the management of the work of foreigners within the country, as proposed by the Secretary Department. The guidelines are in addition to the Center of the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meeting on December 24, 2020, chaired by the Prime Minister. He showed concern about unregistered foreigners and those escaping quarantine and assigned to the Ministry of Labour to consider taking relevant actions to resolve the issue and propose to the Cabinet for consideration. Mr. Suchart said that with the Covid-19 […]
