Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the International Women’s Day event and awarded “Outstanding Working Woman” of 2021 plaques to honour working women who behave as a role model, showcasing good qualities in self and occupation, morality, and ethics, and as a key contributor to society. On March 8, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the International Women’s Day event and awarded “Outstanding Working Woman” of 2021 plaques to honour qualified women under the concept of “Women Workers Unite Through Crisis, Driving the Thai Economy Sustainably.” The meeting took place at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that the United Nations requires for March 8 of every year to be International Women’s Day, and invites member countries to organize activities to celebrate and commemorate the struggle of women, to achieve justice, equality, peace, and development, including a review of progress […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that employers, workers, and partners of the workplace safety network in all sectors thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for organizing a training program on occupational safety. The training aims to help reduce accidents and injuries in the workplace and build awareness of preventive occupational safety measures. The parties acknowledged that it was beneficial to the workers, who can use the knowledge in practice to prevent the dangers from working. On February 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan gives importance to all worker groups who must receive welfare and legal protection for a good quality of life. The efforts also ensure that the workforce upholds occupational safety, health, and working environment. Therefore, the Labour Minister assigned the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to organize training for training agencies authorized by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to provide workplace […]
Labour leaders reported that the workers thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour, including Krung Thai Bank, for facilitating registration for receiving remedies under the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. The process is convenient, quick, and the system has not failed and can resolve the workforce’s issues that are the heart of the country’s economic drive. On February 26, 2021, Advisory Board Member to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Manas Kosol spoke about the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. He commended how this project has been so well prepared by the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Social Security Office’s executives and Kung Thai Bank. The registrations started just a few days and have soared to nearly 8 million registrations already, from the 9.2 million eligible insured persons under Section 33. This reflects that the system is fluid. This scheme is considered beneficial for many insured persons who have never received […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin was delighted that the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project has seen a continual rise in online registrations through the first five days. To date (February 26, 2021, at 08.00 hours), a total of 7,909,258 people have registered, which is close to 8 million. The registrations account for over 90 percent of all eligible persons. The Labour Minister insisted that the SSO already has a database of employers and individual employees and assured that insured persons under Section 33 do not worry about lost information. For insured persons who are still unable to register, the system will open for a rights review on March 15. He emphasized that those who have not registered yet quickly do so via the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website before the end of March 7. On February 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported online registrations’ progress for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project, which commenced registrations on February 21. Until today (at 08.00 hours, February 26, 2021), which has been five days, 7,909,258 insured persons have registered online, […]
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 […]
On February 10, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 1/2021. The meeting considered the draft of the Skill Development Promotion Committee’s notification on rules, methods, and conditions on labour skill standards under Section 26, the draft order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the appointment of a subcommittee on screening labour skill standards under Section 26, the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on labour skill standard testing methods and issuing certificates for passing the test and the national skill standard testing fee rates for construction workers in the technician’s branch for steel sheet installation at the Level 2 capacity. The meeting also reviewed the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on testing methods for the labour skill standard and the issuance of certificates for passing the test, and the national skill standard testing fee rates for construction workers in the aerated concrete construction and installation field at the Level 3 capacity, and the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on national skill standards qualifications of persons being assessed in […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to meet with heads of agencies, to listen to information on driving labour policies. They also visited and encouraged participants in the project to alleviate occupational problems. On February 9, 2021, at 10.00 hours, at the multipurpose hall, Moo 6, Khao Chao, Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to chair the meeting with the heads of government agencies in Prachuap Khiri Khan, local administrative organization leaders and community leaders of Khao Chao Subdistrict. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat also joined the meeting. The Labour Minister said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, gives importance and urgent need to solve problems in various fields involving the workforce, companies, and the general public. Today, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit the area to monitor the drivers of labour policies at […]
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Police General Adul Saengsingkeaw, showed concern about the workforce amid the second wave of Covid-19 outbreaks. He invited representatives of the Ministry of Labour and related units to meet to clarify operational guidelines and listen to recommendations, including measures to aid and remedy Thai and foreign workers affected by the Covid-19 situation, to pass through the crisis together. On February 2, 2021, at the Committee Meeting Room, 4th floor, Parliament Building (Kiakkai), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Police General Adul Saengsingkeaw, reported that with the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, the Senate’s Labour Committee is concerned for the workforce affected by the situation. Today, representatives from the Ministry of Labour and relevant agencies were invited to attend a meeting to clarify operational guidelines and discuss and listen to recommendations on monitoring the Covid-19 situation, especially among migrant workers fleeing into the country and how the Ministry of Labour has taken measures to control further spread. In addition, the meeting covered issues to resolve labour shortages in the EEC area and what […]
Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan gave unemployment benefits to employees of Body Fashion (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Nakhon Sawan branch. The company laid off employees due to business closure from the effects of Covid-19. Remedies were provided to 733 people, valued at over 30 million Baht. On January 28, 2021, at 09.30 hours, at the reception room 1, Command Building 1, Government Houses, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the delivery of unemployment benefits to employee representatives of Body Fashion (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Nakhon Sawan branch. The employees were laid off because the business shut down from Covid-19 impacts. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a report. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the Ministry of Labour helps workers who have been laid off to access the benefits they deserve to alleviate their troubles. This is especially during the Covid-19 situation. Body Fashion employees […]
Today, January 26, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Committee Meeting No. 1/2021 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the (draft) Ministry of Labour’s announcement regarding criteria, methods, and conditions for implementing Section 32 of the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Act B.E. 2554 … ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 January 2020
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 […]
On January 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to visit the Phetchaburi Provincial Employment Office to meet with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi. The meeting followed up on the employment promotion program’s progress for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment) and the progress on the registration of migrant workers of the three nationalities following the Cabinet’s resolution on December 29, 2020. The meeting also reported the employment of youths from the three southern border provinces. It acknowledged reports about service requests from Samut Sakhon, Rayong, Chonburi, Trat, and Chanthaburi amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The occasion took place at the Phetchaburi Employment Office. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 January 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit Petchaburi to follow up on the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening in the workplace into the treatment process as required by the Ministry of Public Health. On January 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to visit Petchaburi to monitor progress on the proactive Covid-19 screening in workplaces in the province, following the Labour Minister’s policy. The occasion took place at the King Mongkut’s Hospital, Phetchaburi. 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 Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has concerns for the workforce and all groups of people, and has continued to implement government measures. For the Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has policies to work with relevant sectors and agencies in the area, including medical teams, health workers, and hospitals in the Social Security Office, to visit workplaces and provide Covid-19 screening for […]
On January 26, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol welcomed Deputy Managing Director of the business, government, and education sector group, Mr. Pawich Jaichuen, in a meeting to discuss issues related to the Ministry of Labour’s mission and on cooperation to develop digital skills for Thai workers through online platforms and learning courses from Microsoft. The meeting covered three topics: 1. Online meeting training for Microsoft Teams. 2. Connecting to the Department of Employment’s Smart Job platform. 3. Links to other knowledge that is beneficial to workers, such as social security/labour welfare. The meeting took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 January 2020
The Labour Minister reported that the Department of Employment had allocated funds for foreign worker management in the 2021 fiscal year, following the Human Trafficking Project in Fisheries from January to September 2021. The project will hire an interpreter/language coordinator to work at the Fisheries Coordination Center in 20 provinces. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan gives great importance to human trafficking in fisheries. There have consistently been efforts to resolve the problem of human trafficking to the extent that the country was upgraded to Tier 2 for the third consecutive year, up the Tier 2 Watch list in 2017. “The Ministry of Labour implements government policy in creating a good reputation in global trade, which positively affects the exports from Thailand. Through the systematic management of foreign workers in fishing activities, it does this to reduce the problem of human trafficking in fisheries and promote appropriate working conditions. The […]
On December 29, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Political Official at the Secretariat Office of the Prime Minister, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Police General Nantachat Supamongkol and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, joined as representative advisors and participated in an investigation to suppress and eliminate illegal migrant networks at the Royal Thai Police’s Operation Center. Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Damrongsak Kittipraphat chaired the meeting. The meeting notified urgent matters of the Royal Thai Police in the case of infected migrant workers who were smuggled into the city illegally. Therefore, they issued an order to appoint a working group to investigate and crackdown on illegal labour networks, to conduct an effective investigation, preventing the spread of Covid-19. The meeting also covered action plans and the establishment of extraction points nationwide were considered of units under the Royal Thai Police. It also acknowledged the performance and proactive guidelines of the working group (arrest warrants, process expansion investigation and report format). The Ministry of Labour’s representative Police General Nantachat Supamongkol informed the […]
