On November 24, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to deliver a special speech on “Thai Workers in Condominium-Related Businesses” at the opening ceremony of the seminar on “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023”. The event was organized to drive the country’s real estate business for continuous and sustainable growth. The occasion occurred at the Arnoma Grand Hotel, Ratchadamri Road, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the “Dissecting the Condominium Business Strategy for 2023” seminar was important not only in the real estate business for condominiums but also important to the country’s overall economic system. This is especially for real estate operators of all sizes, gaining insights on the real estate market conditions and future trends. Participants today will receive knowledge and guidance for adjusting their business’s strategic plans to be more effective in aligning with target groups. It also helps to stimulate employment in real estate and related sectors after the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Surachai continued that during the COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Labour had policies and measures to […]
On November 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the Social Security Academic Conference for 5 Regions 2022 (Southern Region) entitled Modernizing SSO 2022: Driving Towards A Modern Social Security System. He gave a special lecture, “Policy for development and upgrading the workforce’s lives .”The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Deputy Provincial Governor of Songkhla, Lieutenant General Phut Kritkongphan, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province gave a welcome at the Laguna Grand Hotel and Spa Songkhla, Songkhla Province. Mr. Suchart said that the event’s purpose was to enhance knowledge and understanding of the importance of social security work for stakeholders. It aimed to listen to opinions on social security development from all parties involved and to allow the attendees to exchange opinions. The Social Security Office could then use inputs to expand results in the future. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the government gives importance to the revival of the country’s economy after being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry […]
On November 22, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to chair the opening ceremony of the workshop on building a career guidance network and a meeting to clarify the vocational skill enhancement project for students not continuing studies after graduation in Samut Songkhram Province for 2023. School administrators, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Songkhram Province, and seminar participants gave a welcome at the Coco View Hotel, Mae Klong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Samut Songkhram Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gives importance to the development and empowerment of human resources in all aspects and age group, to become good and talented people. The Ministry of Labour, therefore, realizes the importance of organizing the career guidance network seminar held today to allow career guidance networks to share knowledge for guiding or giving advice to […]
On November 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, visited and encouraged trainees in the petroleum industry’s labour competency enhancement project to drive the economy and restore relations with Saudi Arabia. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, Managing Director of MPC Future Co., Ltd., Mr. Nipatsin Yimyam, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads from government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province and trainees, joined the welcoming at MPC Future Co., Ltd., Songkhla Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to and has a policy to continuously push for international labour cooperation. On January 25 – 26, 2022, he visited Saudi Arabia to restore relations, negotiate, and discuss opportunities for Thai workers to travel to work in Saudi Arabia, which was well received. Saudi Arabia requires over eight million foreign workers. On November 18, 2022, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud visited Thailand for the APEC 2022 meetings and discussed the labour issue. From […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about a criminal bombing at a police flat on Suriya Pradit Road, Muang District, Narathiwat Province, on the afternoon of November 22. The incident caused the death of one police officer and injured many others. As soon as he heard the news, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha expressed his concern and regret about the incident. He urged relevant agencies to speed up investigations to help those affected as soon as possible. The Labour Minister has instructed the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office to investigate and provide immediate assistance to the insured victims. The Narathiwat Provincial Social Security Office’s investigation found that four insured persons were injured in the incident. The first was Mrs. Nida Chanapan, insured under Section 33, who was injured and admitted to the Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital. The second was Mr. Chancharin Mayuso, an insured person under Section 40, who was injured and admitted to the Narathiwat Rajanagarindra Hospital. The third was Mrs. Charoenta Boonsong, an insured person under Section 40; the fourth was Mr. Patawee Pinkaew, an insured person under Section 40. […]
On November 15, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, provided compensation in the case of loss of income and loss of organs due to work to Mr. Nattaphon Dechkessarin, an employee who had an accident while driving a car where he crashed into a construction line in Samut Sakhon Province. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Mr. Nattaphon Detketsarin, 41, is an employee who is a driver of Chokomorn Logistics Co., Ltd., a freight forwarding business located at No. 502/541 Soi Dechatungka 1, Dechatungka Road, Sikan Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok. He was involved in an accident when a truck crashed into a concrete block of a construction site on Rama 2 Road near the bridge over Tha Chalom River, Samut Sakhon Province. The accident caused him to lose his right leg at knee level. The incident occurred on May 31, 2022. After the incident, the relatives of Mr. Nattaphon negotiated compensation for the accident with the contractor. They requested 500,000 Baht in compensation, but […]
On October 14, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Investment Subcommittee Meeting No. 6/2022. The meeting took place at the GPF Meeting Room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Bangkok. The meeting considered the approval of the investment management fee. It sought approval for the investment in ordinary shares for the initial public offering (IPO) of I-Tel Corporation PCL and Aurora Design PCL. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 November 2022
On November 8, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Academic Labour Advisor, Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai, chaired the meeting to review the essence of the Ministry of Labour’s Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Action Plan (2023 – 2027). The meeting considered the vision, mission, goals, metrics, and sub-plans under the Ministry of Labour’s Anti-Corruption and Misconduct Action Plan (2023 – 2027) at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On November 6, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined in honour and gave a keynote speech at the 44/2022 Annual General Meeting of the DENSO Labour Union of Thailand. The President of the DENSO Thailand Labour Union, Mr. Kittisak Athisakulsub, and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have a welcome. The occasion took place at the Community Hall of Ban Suan Municipality, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to improving workers’ quality of life, as they play an important role in driving and developing the country. During the COVID-19 situation, everyone was a part of moving and joining forces to move forward and overcome the situation. The government’s Ministry of Labour took various measures to support employers and employees in many areas. For example, in 2021, it launched proactive COVID-19 testing in factories to create employee immunity so that the private sector could continue operating. The efforts tested 409,972 […]
On October 19, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, chaired the 13th Government Provident Fund Committee meeting, which was registered (GPF) No. 8/2022. The meeting took place at the GPF Meeting Room, 23rd floor, Building A, The Nine Tower Grand Rama 9, Bangkok. The meeting considered the performance of Kasikorn Asset Management Co., Ltd., and MFC Asset Management Co., Ltd., the draft expenditure budget – member registration for 2023, general and specific requirements of the registration management company, and request for approval of expenses for refurbishment and decoration of the GPF office for 2022. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 19 October 2022
On October 28, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Bueng Kan Province to perform the foundation stone laying ceremony for the construction of the fifth Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge (Bueng Kan-Bolikhamxay) at the construction area of the Ban Don Yom project, Moo 2, Khai Si Subdistrict, Mueang District, Bueng Kan Province. The Prime Minister and delegation met with labour volunteers, the public, and the heads of government agencies involved, who came to welcome them. From there, the Prime Minister and delegation crossed over to the foundation stone laying area of the project in Bolikhamxay Province, Laos. The Prime Minister of Laos, Dr. Phankham Viphavanh, gave a welcome. Mr. Suchart said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha emphasizes promoting tourism and transportation to drive economic and social development. The construction of the fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, Bueng Kan-Bolikhamxay, is part of a strategy to develop the competitiveness of the Northeastern region in the upper subregion and development strategies of Bueng Kan Province […]
On October 27, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the 42nd Home & Condo Expo opening ceremony. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and relevant agencies also joined the occasion at Hall 5, Queen Sirikit Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said it had been known that, over time, the three main associations of the country’s real estate industry are the Thai Condominium Association, the Thai Real Estate Association, and the Housing Business Association. The three associations are an important force from the private sector, involved in the integration of real estate business and the drive of the overall national economy to expand and grow continuously and sustainably. The Home & Condo Expo is an important event not only for the real estate business but also important to the overall country’s economic system. Houses are still considered the fourth factor in living. The event is the largest housing expedition, with large, medium, and small real estate businesses coming together to offer a variety of projects to exhibit. The event allows consumers and the general public to buy a home, which is one of the […]
On October 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over a keynote address on “The Ministry of Labour’s important role and policy in creating stability and sustainability for the workforce.” The address took place in the seminar for Executive Directors and Members of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand. Chairman of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, Mr. Manit Promkarikul, gave a welcome. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also participated in the event at the Nong Nooch Trading Conference Room 1, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Pattaya, Chonburi. Mr. Suchart said that the COVID-19 situation affected the business sector and society, creating an inevitable movement in the labour sector until today. The country declared COVID-19 at the surveillance level, in which operations were underway to take care of the labour sector during that period. The support provided was considered to be at a very good level. The Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan recognize the importance of business and labour sectors. Human resource is important in driving the […]
On October 23, 2022, at 08.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, laid wreaths on the anniversary of the passing of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn or King Rama 5. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the occasion, leading the Cabinet in laying wreaths at the Royal Monument, Dusit Palace courtyard. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 October 2022
On October 22, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasatien, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, joined the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on a visit to Yala Province, on the occasion of chairing the inauguration of the “Southern Border Provinces Thai Workers to the Skilled Labour Market of the Muslim World Expo.” The occasion took place at the main conference room, 2nd floor, Southern Border Provinces Government Center. The event was hosted to solve the problems of labour and unemployment in the five southern border provinces through the working dimensions of the SBPAC and the Ministry of Labour. This is an integrated effort with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the five southern border provinces. Labour graduates, labour volunteer leaders, and the Yala Provincial Labour Volunteer Network gave a welcome. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan visited the exhibition to help Thai workers during the COVID-19 situation and preparations to arrange for Thai […]
On October 5, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to join the ceremony to receive the royal robes to perform the robe offering ceremony and contributions to the Royal Tuition Scholarship Project for Thai Monks. The occasion was chaired by Privy Councilor Mr. Plakorn Suwannarat, with participation from the heads of 23 government agencies. It took place at the meeting room on the 1st floor, Office of the Privy Council, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour is scheduled to hold the robe offering ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 9.09 hours at Wat Praram Kao Kanchanapisek, Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
