On August 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat, to visit the area to present a certificate of appreciation to the private sector for their contribution in providing facilities and hospitals in the social security network for supporting medical personnel in the COVID-19 vaccinations to Section 33 insured persons. The occasion occurred at the Sinsakhon Industrial Estate, Muang District, Samut Sakhon, and Khlong Maduea Municipality, Krathum Baen District, Samut Sakhon. Mrs. Laddawan Onkampang, Director of the Industrial Estate, Mr. Somsak Tassanaruang, Marketing Manager of CAS Asset Co., Ltd., Mr. Anek Ketkaew, Deputy Mayor of Khlong Maduea, and a group of heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Sakhon Province, gave the reception. 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, is concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with […]
On August 26, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of the Design Thinking training program for driving organizations with innovation. The occasion occurred at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On August 26, 2021, at 13.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the opening of the meeting Trilateral National Preparatory Workshop for the 14th ASEAN Conference on Migrant Workers. The meeting took place over a video conference organized by the Ministry of Labour and the International Labour Organization. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samantarat was the moderator for agenda 6, on suggestions from the Trilateral National Preparatory Meeting. Meeting participants included representatives from the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Immigration Office, the National Security Council, the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations, the Migrant Working Group, and the International Labour Organization. The purpose of the meeting was to follow up on the recommendations from the 13th AFML meeting and jointly draw up the recommendations to be presented at the 14th AFML meeting. The main theme of the meeting was “Recovery and Labour Migration in the Post Pandemic Future,” which covers two sub-topics, including Subtheme 1 […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to follow up on the process of recruiting Section 40 insured persons at the multi-purpose pavilion, Ko Sichang Subdistrict Municipality, Koh Sichang District, Chonburi. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Chonburi Deputy Provincial Governor Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, Koh Sichang District Chief Mr. Itthipong Chaktreemongkol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan are concerned and strive to improve the quality of life of the Thai people. He has provided policies for all sectors to use their knowledge and abilities to work together effectively, to help drive problem-solving, especially urgent problems to achieve concrete, quick and timely results. The COVID-19 situation has inevitably affected the economic and social conditions of the country to live in the new normal era. It is an issue that the government has to think about. As the Labour Minister, he is concerned […]
On August 18, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod to receive complaints from former employee representatives of Brilliant Alliance Co., Ltd., in Samut Prakan, where the employer closed the business and terminated employment without compensation. The company is situated at 393 Moo 17, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province. The company’s business is producing women’s undergarments with 1,318 employees. Mr. Suthep said that the government is concerned about all employees in the event of layoffs due to the impact of the COVID-19. Today, he was assigned by Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin to receive complaints and meet with employees’ representatives to help protect workers in terms of legal benefits from the government and the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suthep said that from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s report, the company had been closed since March 11 due to the impact of COVID-19 and economic conditions. The Labour Inspector from the Samut Prakan Province Labor Protection and Welfare Office issued an order on […]
On August 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the COVID-19 vaccination service for insured persons in Bangkok at the facility in Central Rama 9, Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, General Manager of Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 Ms. Ranida Rattanachaichot and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart 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, is concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. 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 public and private social security networked hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to insured persons. The initiative aims to […]
On August 13, 2021, the Labour Minister commenced an online meeting event with three provinces in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), namely Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao via Zoom. He met with 126 establishments that have 8,910 positions available. The Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the opening ceremony at the Tien Achakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that organizing the “Meeting the Workforce Online” event was under the proactive recruitment program to develop the Eastern Economic Corridor. It is a fully online employment promotion effort, stemming from the awareness of the safety and well-being of workers affected by the COVID-19 situation and in response to government policy to upgrade government services by integrating digital technology to serve the people. The initiative promotes convenience, speed, and cost savings, whereby meetings are organized to meet workers online at the same time in three provinces of the EEC area, […]
The Deputy Labour Minister led a team to deliver more consumer products and consumables to the construction workers camps and the Oam Ngern community housing in Sai Mai District to alleviate the impact from COVID-19. On August 5, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that, as the assignee supervising the Department of Skills Development (DSD) and the Institute for the Promotion of Occupational Safety, Health and Work Environment (Public Organization), they continue to focus on developing the workforce’s potential by creating quality workers by upgrading them to have knowledge and skills that meet the needs of the labour market. They work to provide socially vulnerable workers the access to skill development and to continue to promote sustainability, safety, and health for workers, especially during the COVID-19 period, to survive during the crisis, allowing them to have a career and a sustainable income. The action plan and measures aim to help the workforce is continuing to move forward. The plan is adjusted to the situation to benefit the workforce as much as possible. During this period, the team remains assigned […]
On July 26, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumoื Pinyosinwat revealed that today, he assigned a team to deliver food boxes to the construction worker camps affected by the closure of the worker camps following measures to control the spread of COVID-19. The effort aims to alleviate suffering. Today, the team delivered food boxes to three construction camps. The first was at Nawarat Patanakarn PCL, located on Soi Ladprao 112, the second was at U Work 999 Co., Ltd., around Soi Watcharaphon 18, and the third was at Siam Park Bangkok Co., Ltd., at the Bangkok World Project (Siam Park). The Deputy Labour Minister added that she had received a report from the team that the worker’s camp at U Work 999 Co., Ltd., Soi Watcharaphon 18, Khlong Thanon, Sai Mai District, has never had a government official deliver food boxes to them. There was only a stream of kindness from a few people, which sometimes was not enough. Usually, the employer would provide food to the workers at the construction camp. Still, because the employer brought food as pots and let the […]
On July 26, 2021, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to join the committee meeting for managing donations and assets to support operations to resolve issues caused by COVID-19 No. 4/2021. The meeting took place online via Web conference (Zoom Meeting) to consider assisting medical personnel who have died from performing their duties in preventing and resolving the COVID-19 outbreaks, including those affected. The meeting also discussed guidelines for the support of medical devices in the highest and strictest controlled areas. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 July 2021
On July 26, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, spoke about the news posted on social media about “taxi operators protesting for help to pay off debt and provide remedies amid COVID-19”. The source was Thairath Online https://www.thairath.co.th/news/politic/2149333?utm_source=PANORAMA_TOPIC. In this regard, the Ministry of Labour wished to clarify the relevant part that that taxi drivers can apply under Section 40 of the Labour Law. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has publicized that the public, including people aged 15-65 years who are self-employed, apply for insurance under Section 40. It has recruited networks to represent the Social Security Office in recruiting Section 40 insured persons and to create awareness and understanding among the public about the benefits of being a Section 40 insured person. Section 40 insured persons are a general person who is not an insured person under Section 33 or 39. They are not a government official or a state enterprise employee but self-employed people, such as traders, taxi drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers, or farmers. Such people between the ages of 15 and 65 can apply to be an insured […]
The Labour Minister showed concern for construction camp workers in quarantine following COVID-19 prevention measures. He assigned the Department of Labor Protection and Welfare’s Deputy Director-General to join forces with the private sector to help workers in the Phasi Charoen area, providing food to alleviate the suffering of construction camp workers under the “sharing kindness to fight COVID-19” activities. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said with the escalating COVID-19 situation, the Ministry of Labour is concerned about the workforce, especially construction camp workers in quarantine, following the CCSA’s decision to close the worker camps in the dark red provinces for a month. The Ministry of Labour’s measures to help affected construction camp workers include working with the private sector in delivering food, drinks, and necessary goods to the construction worker camps. This is a supplementary measure, in addition to the Ministry of Labour’s request for employers to take care of all three meals for workers and the payment of unemployment benefits in case of unemployment at the rate of 50 percent of wages. Today, food boxes were delivered from Mr. Nattakit […]
The new wave of COVID-19 outbreaks has spread throughout the country, and CCSA decided to close construction worker’s campsites to restrict traveling and workers’ movement in the dark red provinces for one month to control the spread of COVID-19 in worker camp clusters. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has ordered the Ministry of Labour to issue measures to remedy impacted employees in worker camps, including compensation from force majeure at 50 percent of wages. Employers are asked for their cooperation in taking care of all three meals, whereas the Ministry of Labour will support consumer goods donated by the private sector through the Thai Contractors Association under H.M. The King’s Patronage. Additionally, the Ministry of Labour has sponsored food expenses, receiving food from traders. Project participants include the Bangkok Stall Hawker Club, the Taxi Drivers Association of Thailand, the Thai Restaurant Association, and shops around the construction camp, for a total of 132 places, working together to distribute food to the workers in the construction camps under the “sharing kindness from shops to workers” activity. The initiative started on July 12 to 27, 2021, and is […]
On June 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a speech after chairing the meeting to determine remedial measures to help Thai and foreign workers from cases where the government has ordered the closure of worker accommodations to restrict traveling and moving workers in Bangkok, its vicinities and four southern provinces amid the Covid-19 situation. The measures are in place for one month. He said that the 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 are concerned for Thai and foreign workers who are affected by such measures. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to work with the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Industry, local government organizations, and related agencies, to request cooperation from employers and businesses to prohibit the movement of workers in the dark red areas in 10 provinces, namely Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat. Mr. Suchart said that on the Ministry of Labour’s part, the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to encourage participants in the second occupational alleviation project and urgent employment activity on the construction of a gabion box dam. The project aims to support people who have suffered from disasters, those who are unemployed, have no income, and those suffering from occupational difficulties to have a job. On June 24, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan visited and encouraged participants in the second occupational alleviation project and urgent employment activity on the construction of a gabion box dam in Huai Phraek Talui Sai, Moo 5 and 6, Khao Jao, Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. In addition, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Pranburi District Chief Mr. Preeda Sukjai, Khao Jao Subdistrict Chief Mr. Petchporn Komolrit, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Prachuap Khiri Khan also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister’s Advisor said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General […]
On June 23, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Skills Development Board Meeting No. 4/2021. The meeting considered the request to certify labour skill standards of professionals under section 26 of the Skills Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 (Office of Standards Development and Skill Testing), the request on approval to be certified as a professional organization of the Association for Personnel Development (Office of Knowledge Certification), and the request on approval to extend the time to set measures to help entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19 (Skills Promotion Division). In addition, the meeting sought approval to extend the deadline to apply the zero percent interest rate per year following the Notification of the Skills Development Board, regarding the loan limit and repayment to the Skill Development Fund (Skill Development Division) and requesting approval for a grace period for repayment of loan repayment from the Skills Development Fund, to help entrepreneurs who affected by the new wave COVID-19 outbreaks. The meeting took place at the Somchat Lekalawan Conference room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
