On March 21, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, and the Labour Minister’s Advisor Mr. Thanakrit Jirivipakorn, to visit the area, meet and encourage workers at the Sisaket Feed Mill (CPF) and witness the payment of unpaid accrued wages for 173 construction workers. Today, 91 workers were paid. This group was the first batch, where the total payment was 363,267 Baht. For the remaining 82 people, Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL or CPF, with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, Sisaket Province, will be the witness. In this regard, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin had concerns for the workers. He instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour to assist workers who have suffered, following the framework of authority. Mr. Peerapong Withithanavanich, the Factory Manager, will ensure the compensation is paid and will recruit all construction workers, according to their potential, back to work at the camp. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 21 March 2022
Labour Minister Mr.Suchart Chomlin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha had traveled to Saudi Arabia on January 25-26 to restore the relationship and to drive cooperation in various fields between the two countries, as well as to push labour labor cooperation so that workers can be dispatched to work in Saudi Arabia as quickly as possible. The Labour Minister has responded to the efforts and has continually accelerated the initiative following a trip to Saudi Arabia. Throughout the past 46 days, the Ministry of Labour has been committed to making continuous progress. Today, a labour agreement has been concluded. On March 15, the Labour Minister assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome Dr. Adnan Abdullah M. Alnuim, Deputy Minister for International Affairs of Saudi Arabia, and delegation on a courtesy call to the Assistant to the Labour Minister which took place at the Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s […]
A spokesman for the Ministry of Labour confirmed the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd employees, who were affected by business closures. The Ministry of Labour has completed all procedures within the legal framework. Labour leaders condemned those for misrepresenting the facts, leading them wrongly, and not wishing the workers well. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, spoke about the case of the Triumph International Workers’ Union of Thailand accusing the government of failing, releasing foreign capital to trample on Thai workers. They claimed that the Labour Minister lacked the strength to enforce the law to help employees and misrepresented that the employees were abandoned without receiving compensation. They plan to gather at the Government Houses on March 11, 2022. The Spokesperson summarized the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd. employees, who were affected by business closure. She said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has followed up and instructed care of this group of employees. The efforts follow the concerns and instructions of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha since the first day of business closure […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s concern for the Thai people residing in Ukraine amid the tension between Ukraine and Russia. The Prime Minister has closely monitored the situation and cares for all Thai people. The Ministry of Labour has asked Thai workers working in Ukraine to be vigilant and closely monitor the situation, information, and news from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for prompt preparations. If there is an emergency, it is necessary to evacuate back to Thailand. Workers must strictly follow the instructions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Employment can assist with the fund to help job seekers working abroad. The fund can help Thai workers who have experienced suffering, including if Thai workers who are members of the fund encounter problems and must return to Thailand due to war, unrest, natural disasters, or pandemic. The official announcement of the respective countries has also included working abroad following the law. Mr. Suchart said that 139 Thai workers […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour revealed that Amnesty International applied for a license to work as a foreign NGO in Thailand after the original license expired. A committee was set up to consider many aspects, including past activities. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, revealed that Amnesty International Limited (AI) has applied for a license to operate as a foreign NGO to the Ministry of Labour, as their original license, which was issued on August 26, 2020, expired on January 20, 2022. The Foreign NGO Operations Committee will consider the approval of such a license, which has the Department of Employment as a member and secretary. This committee has the authority to oversee and inspect the activities of foreign NGOs to be in line with the rules under the regulations of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare on the entry of foreign NGOs operations in Thailand B.E. 2541 and the Foreign NGO Operations Committee’s regulations on the criteria for consideration and practice regarding the entry of foreign NGOs operations in Thailand and the establishment of regional offices in Thailand B.E. […]
On February 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and the 1st Special Task Force together with the Tak Provincial Employment Office to visit business establishments to advise on the implementation of preventive measures against COVID-19 at construction sites and sewing factories. The occasion took place in Mae Sot District, Tak Province. Police Major General Nantachat revealed that the Labour Minister gives importance to managing the work of foreigners working in Thailand, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, he was assigned to join the 1st Special Task Force, working with the Tak Provincial Employment Office to monitor and ensure that establishments use legal foreign workers and advise public health measures to employers and migrant workers. The effort aims to create awareness and prevent outbreaks in the workplace. From the inspection of seven establishments and 90 foreign workers, there were 26 foreigners guilty of working without a work permit and in offense of foreigners entering and staying in the Kingdom without […]
On February 4, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to observe service activities booths of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province at the auditorium of the Khao Kho District Office, Phetchabun Province, Deputy Governor of Phetchabun Province, Mr. Chatchawan Benjasiriwong, senior executives from the Ministry of Labour and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province also participated in this event. In the visit, they observed the activity booths of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchabun Province consisting of a project to resolve occupational issues, met with labour volunteers establishments participating in the project to promote and maintain employment of SMEs, and met Thai workers returning to work in Saudi Arabia. They also observed the establishment of productivity enhancement projects and the promotion of the welfare of good workers following the sufficiency economy philosophy. They also visited insured persons with disabilities who passed vocational training from the rehabilitation center, presented the products, and met with encouraging Section 40 insured persons in Phetchabun Province. Mr. Suchart said that today, he was […]
On January 25, 2022, at 16.00 hours, according to the local time in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. Both parties normalized relations between the two kingdoms. They stressed the importance of promoting friendly relations and opening a new era of relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. Thailand attaches great importance to friendly relations with Saudi Arabia. Thailand and Saudi Arabia considered cooperation and mutual intentions to restore friendship and friendly relations, including completely normalizing diplomatic relations. This historic achievement results from a long-standing effort at various levels by both parties to restore trust and friendly relations between them. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin paid a courtesy call and held bilateral discussions with Ahmad Sulaiman AL Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, to strengthen labour cooperation. The occasion took place at the King Saud Guest Palace, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Suchart said that from the discussions in this, both Thailand and Saudi Arabia had a consensus to accelerate cooperation in the future, as soon as possible, as it will bring great […]
On January 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, to visit the area to inspect labour protection in marine fishing boats at the pier of the Marine Police Station 4, Command Division 4, Marine Police Division, in Samut Sakhon Province. Maj. Gen. Nantachat 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, prioritize upgrading the prevention and solution of trafficking in persons to Tier 2 to meet international and the International Labour Organization’s standards while advancing policies on the prevention and elimination of illegal fishing, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing). This inspection was an integrated collaboration between the Ministry of Labour, the Marine Police, and NGOs, including Stella Maris, the IJM Foundation, and the SR Law Office, for the relevant units to have the same understanding. The challenges and/or obstacles encountered in the inspections were brought together to improve the implementation of labour protection in the […]
On January 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area meet insured persons with disabilities in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mrs. Wantana Natthaphunwat, Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Social Security Officer Mrs. Sukanya Chabbang and Head of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Social Security Office Ms. Kanthamanee Kuncharamani, Mayor of Hua Hin City Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul, along with the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province joined the visit as well. Mrs. Thiwalrat 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, is concerned for insured persons who have experienced accidents or unsafe environments at work, causing them disabilities. They also give importance to taking care of the insured persons closely in every aspect. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is ready […]
On January 26, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the Employee Welfare Fund risk management plan indicators for the 2022fiscal year, requests for assistance in other cases besides compensation, and the payment of allowances through KTB Corporate. It also listened to opinions in the National Anti-Corruption Commission Announcement preparation. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitri 2 Meeting Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 January 2022
On January 20, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, to visit the area and encourage insured persons under Section 33 to get their third jab (booster dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine at Section 33 Insured Persons Vaccination Center at Guts Investigations Security Guard Co., Ltd., Phra Khanong Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok. In this regard, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, assigned the Social Security Office’s Inspector-Generals Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin and Director of the Social Security Office Area 12, Mr. Pornthep Siripaiboon, attended the visit as well. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, has the policy to provide health care and safety for workers, employees, and insured persons, focusing on the third dose (booster dose) of the vaccine to build immunity and reduce the severity of all types of variants, including the Omicron variant. Today, the Labour […]
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 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 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 […]
On December 7, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the development of the Ministry of Labour’s new civil servants, Class 29. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and developing civil service practice skills. The training also aims to promote moral and ethical practices and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the meeting at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Ms. Bubpha congratulated all of the Ministry of Labour’s newly recruited officials. She said that at the beginning of a civil servant’s life, everyone must set a firm determination to be a good government official by adapting the royal words of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua to “continue, preserve, build on, and create happiness for the people” as a guideline for their work. The officials must be responsible for their role, be disciplined, and […]
