On April 26, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting on managing the Covid-19 situation at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting presented the Labour Minister’s (Mr. Suchart Chomklin) policies in providing assistance and remedies for the people and insured persons in the social security system and managing the third wave of Covid-19 outbreaks in the provinces. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 April 2021
On April 22, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as a representative of the International Economic Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2021 together with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan, as a subcommittee and secretary to the subcommittee to drive the implementation of the Cabinet Resolution on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on labour. The meeting was in a video conference format and considered the performance of the International Economic Policy Committee, following the Cabinet Resolution on January 26, 2021, and the resolution to conduct an in-depth study over 50 days on various issues that cannot be performed. This includes benefits, effects, and remedies, ensuring caution and publicizing and listening to opinions from stakeholders about Thailand joining the CPTPP. The meeting further informed the preliminary law development committee to acknowledge any laws that need to be resolved urgently. It also scheduled the International Economic Policy Committee Meeting No. 4/2021 before reporting the results to the Cabinet. The CPTPP is a comprehensive free trade agreement in trade, services, and investment […]
The Cabinet approved the Ministry of Labour’s proposal to extend the Covid-19 screening period and collect biometrics to June 16, 2021. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the assessment on the situation of migrant workers by the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee found that some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. Therefore, by enabling migrant workers to stay in the Kingdom and work legally, employers/business operators would have workers drive their businesses. Such workers are under the government sector’s supervision to manage the risk of the Covid-19 pandemic and effectively manage workers who are trafficked in the Kingdom. Thus, the Cabinet passed a resolution approving for migrant workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, and resolution on January 26, 2021, to extend the period of Covid-19 screening and personal identity collection (biometrics) from the original deadline of April 16, 2021, to June 16, 64. Other steps must follow the original guidelines. Deputy Permanent Secretary and Acting Director-General of the Department of Employment, Mr. Phairoj […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan visited the area to provide compensation for funeral expenses the families of two people who died from the fire at the house building collapse in Krisada Nakhon Village 31, Borommaratchachonnani Road. The occasion took place at the Saladaeng Temple, Moo 6, Bang Waek Road, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok. On April 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, gave compensation to the families of those who died in the house fire building collapse within Krisada Nakhon Village 31 Borommaratchachonnani Road. The occasion took place at the Saladaeng Temple, Moo 6, Bang Waek Road, Bang Phai, Bang Khae, Bangkok. The Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, and Advisor to the Director of Bangkok Social Security Office Area 6 Ms. Jirapa Boonrat, also participated in this event. The Labour Minister’s Advisor 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 […]
On April 5, 2021, at the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2021, the committee approved the extension of the Covid-19 screening period and the collection of biometrics for migrant workers of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar) from the original deadline of April 16 to June 16. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, as the Chairman of the Board for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee, acknowledged the concerns of employers and business operators regarding foreign workers according to the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020, together with the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021. Some may not be able to perform Covid-19 tests and the collection of personal identity information (Biometrics) by April 16, 2021. However, public health facilities and the Immigration Offices are ready to complete the service on time. This will result in such foreign workers unable to work legally. “The Ministry of Labour set a meeting for the Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee No. 3/2021 to consider solutions […]
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 the Social Security Office to assist in compensation for disability and loss of income for relatives of an insured person who was mentally ill. The beneficiaries are villagers living in Moo 3, Tha Yang, Tha Yang, Phetchaburi, and will receive benefits totaling 469,260 Baht. On April 1, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case of Ms. Arisa Rattanathiwat, who filed a letter on February 22, 2021, requesting assistance for Ms. Kanthanapat Rodai, the sister of a partner who is mentally ill. The case was evaluated by a doctor who is registered with the Social Security Office of Phetchaburi Province. Yesterday (March 31, 2021), the Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office, whereby the SSO’s Inspector-General Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, received the request. In this regard, Ms. Arisa thanked the Labour Minister for assigning the SSO to compensate people with disabilities. Mr. Suchart 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, see the importance of […]
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, the Housewives Association’s Committee and representatives from agencies under the Ministry of Labour to visit and give words of encouragement, donating child development equipment and consumer goods to the Sirindhorn Rajavidyalaya Campus Child Center Under Royal Patronage, Nakhon Pathom. On March 31, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpuan Thuvavit as the President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association and representatives from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, donated child development equipment and consumer goods to Sirindhorn Rajavidyalaya Campus Child Center Under Royal Patronage, Nakhon Pathom. The center is located at 26/1 Moo 7, Petchkasem Road, Om Yai, Samphran, Nakhon Pathom. The Ministry of Labour, together with the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, donated items to the Sirindhorn Rajavidyalaya Campus Child Center Under Royal Patronage in Nakhon Pathom, consisting of equipment to enhance the development of children, milk, dolls, and snacks. The center is an agency under the supervision of the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Labour Protection […]
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour chaired the ceremony to present the flag, emblem, and certificate of honour to establishments and industrial zones that apply Good Labour Practices (GLP) to manage labour, solve problems and develop the organization to create a good image and strengthen Thailand’s commercial capability. On March 26, 2021, at 10.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, presided over the ceremony to present the flag, emblem, and certificate of honour to establishments and industrial zones that apply Good Labour Practices (GLP) in labour management, following international labour standards. As a result, workers have better stability and quality of life at work. It builds investor confidence and increases trade competitiveness. This will help products manufactured in Thailand to be recognized in terms of social responsibility. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong also joined the event at the Terminal Hall, 4th Floor, Terminal 21 Shopping Center, Nakhon Ratchasima. The Deputy Permanent Secretary 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 […]
On March 26, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntarik Smiti, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, and the committee visited the Redeemer’s Foundation for the Development of Persons with Disabilities, including the 1479 Hotline for People with Disabilities, the Social Business Development Center, Father Ray’s Special School, Flash Home Center, Father Ray’s Special Children’s School, rooms and conference centers of the Redeemer and the Pattaya Redemptorist Technology College to encourage students and staff of the foundation. They also joined the opening of the Thai Watsadu Call Center at the Redemptorist Foundation for the Development of Persons with Disabilities in Chonburi. Prof. Narumon said that the Redemptorist Foundation for the Development of Persons with Disabilities is a leading international organization for people with disabilities. It has experience in providing education for people with disabilities to promote decent work, with a proven track record in education management, vocational training, employment services, and campaigns on access to the rights and welfare of people with disabilities. In addition, there is a Pracharat hotline service for […]
On March 26, 2021, at 08.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and the Ministry of Labour’s executives paid respect to the Ministry of Labour’s sacred objects, consisting of Phra Phut Sutthitham Bophit, Phra Phut Chinnarat, San Por Pu Chai Mongkhon, and San Thao Mahaprom Thewarit, at the Ministry of Labour. —————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 March 2021
On March 26, 2021, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the merit-making ceremony for March 2021. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, officials and officers also joined the merit-making activities (rice and dried foods) for nine monks from Phraram 9 Kanchanapisek Temple. The occasion took place in front of the Phra Phut Sutthitham Bophit Pavilion, Ministry of Labour. —————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 March 2021
On March 25, 2021, at 15.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the subcommittee meeting to drive the implementation of the Cabinet’s resolution regarding CPTPP on labour no. 1/2021. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol also joined the meeting at the Mitmaitree meeting room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin discussed the presentation of useful information for preparing the framework, commenced on the readiness and timing of negotiations, or not being ready to join CPTPP. The Ministry of Labour will collect information, opinions, and recommendations to the International Economic Policy Committee for further submission to the Cabinet. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin thanked all committee members who attended the meeting to drive the Cabinet’s resolutions regarding CPTPP on labour. The agenda is related to the implementation of the Cabinet’s resolution on January 26, 2021, assigned to the International Economic Policy Committee to prepare a framework to follow up on the organization of action plans for adaptation and to collect information and make recommendations about readiness and negotiations or dissatisfaction of the Thai people today CPTPP participation. The Extraordinary Commission’s efforts […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklim embeds royal teachings in guidelines for establishing savings cooperatives in establishments and state enterprises to be sustainable and drive for the workers’ quality of life. On March 22, 2021, at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening ceremony to promote the savings cooperatives in establishments and state enterprises. He also awarded certificates of honour to organizations that have established saving cooperatives in 2019 and 2020. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The event was held to encourage workers to have a discipline in saving and have a borrowing source in times of need with fair interest rates. It also aims to promote organizations and state enterprises to recognize the importance of establishing […]
On March 18, 2021, at 10.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian presided over a press conference to promote savings cooperatives in establishments and state enterprises. The meeting took place in the Labour Relations Room, 1st floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. He said that the Ministry of Labour is scheduled to organize an event to promote savings cooperatives within establishments and state enterprises. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 22, at the Miracle Hotel, Lak Si, Bangkok. It aims to encourage employers from business establishments and state enterprises to develop a welfare scheme for employees to set up a savings cooperative, as it recognizes the importance of solving the issue of household debt among the workforce. Savings cooperatives are a form of welfare focused on alleviating employees’ financial hardship and improving their families’ well-being. It is also in line with the Late King’s mission to encourage people to work together as cooperatives. In addition, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has a policy aimed at promoting all agencies under the Ministry of Labour to implement His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s teachings to […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin commenced the meeting and seminar of the Trade Association for entrepreneurship development, import foreign workers, and a special lecture on foreign worker management in 2021 – 2022. The session aims to build confidence among entrepreneurs, employers, and employees to resolve labour shortages, to drive the industry to its full potential. On March 13, 2021, at the Marina Bay Ballroom, Novotel Marina Sriracha & Koh Si Chang, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening ceremony of the Trade Association meeting and seminar for entrepreneurship development, foreign workers, and a special lecture on foreign workers management from 2021 – 2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, President of the Trade Association for Developing Potential of Foreign Workers Mr. Suchin Phuengprasert, licensees to import foreigners to work in Thailand, employers and entrepreneurs participated in this occasion too. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and […]
