On December 26, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat along with General Phum Viphatphumpratet, Member of the House of Representatives Bangkok, Bueng Kum-Kannayao District, and committee, visited the area to give words of encouragement to communities in Nuanchan Market 38 to boost the confidence of the people to purchase goods from the market as usual. Prof. Narumon said that from the news earlier this week, a woman in the Nuanchan market was infected with Covid-19, causing people to worry and not to shop in Nuanchan Market. The Bueng Kum District Office cleaned up the Nuanchan Market immediately after hearing the news that someone was infected with Covid-19, spraying disinfectant to build confidence among the people to promote shopping, following measures to prevent and control the pandemic. According to the latest Covid-19 test on December 22, 2020, at the Department of Disease Control, Health Office at Nuanchan Market 38, Bueng Kum, no Covid-19 infection was found from a group of 58 people who were tested. Today, the visiting committee, therefore, visited the market to encourage merchants and sellers to boost the people’s […]
On December 26, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that she had assigned Strategic Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister Mr. Piras Kwanchai and the committee to visit Phrae. This province is responsible for driving Thailand together. The committee discussed ways to develop digital technology skills to develop a community economy together with community enterprises in Phrae. Deputy Provincial Governor of Phrae also joined the discussion. On this visit, Mr. Piras said he had the opportunity to visit the “Pa Ngiam” Morhom fabric dyeing learning center, a project to promote and develop products in Phrae province, in Rongkas, Sung Men. They also observed the model project of the Na Kuha Village, Suan Khuen, Mueang. They participated in a meeting to discuss labour development approaches on digital technology to develop community economies together with community enterprises in Phrae. The meeting took place in the Phrae Skill Development Office meeting room, Rongkas, Sung Men, Phrae. The discussion acknowledged the need for help in skill development by the Department of Skill Development, under the supervision of the Deputy Labour Minister, especially developed […]
Mr. Suchart confirms success of the Job Expo. After three months, over 400,000 positions have been filled from a target of 1,000,000 vacancies. He reported that the number of new graduates hiring is only a fraction of the entire system hiring, after core businesses began to recover. He emphasized that there is a budget for hiring new graduates to accommodate April 2021. On December 18, at the Government Houses, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about progress in employment after the Job Expo. He said that the event had over 1 million positions, which was an important government policy. To date, 399,072 positions have been filled, or around 40 percent of the target. The public sector has hired around 200,000 positions and the private sector around 100,000 vacancies. In addition, 30,000 workers have been deployed overseas. This has taken 2-3 months after the Job Expo in late September. The event is considered a success, but according to some media analysis, the focus may be on new graduates which was a fraction of the event which aimed at four groups of workers; new […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited Nonthaburi to accelerate policies to drive Thailand’s integration of all sectors to promote employment and create security for all workers, consistent with the local context. On December 16, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to follow up on the implementation of the Thai Steering Committee in Nonthaburi province and provide guidelines for the committees’ performance to drive Thailand together in Nonthaburi. The meeting took place at the main meeting room, 3rd floor, Building 1, Nonthaburi Municipality Office. Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Suchin Chaichumsak gave a welcoming and presented the topic of moving Thailand together, the province’s general condition, and progress in driving Thailand together, including obstacles, challenges, and suggestions from Nonthaburi. The approaches to drive Thailand together in Nonthaburi includes: 1) The health service centers for people with a special focus on the heart 2) Long Term Care, a medical device warehouse 3) Flood protection flap along the Chao Phraya River 4) Solving flood problems in 26 areas that have not received the budget and 5) Logistical development for water tourism. On […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin showed concern for WingSpan Services Co., Ltd., a human resource management company for 2,598 employees in Thai Airways affiliated companies, who were abruptly laid off. He instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to expedite assistance and ensure compensation according to the employees’ rights under the law. On December 10, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case of employees of WingSpan Services Co., Ltd., who were suddenly laid off. He said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, emphasizes the protection and care of the rights of all worker groups to achieve equality under the law. As the Labour Minister, he has continuously monitored the labour situation and is concerned for the 2,598 Wings Span employees who were suddenly laid off. Therefore, he instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to visit the area to investigate the facts and provide assistance as soon as possible. From an initial investigation, it was found that WingSpan Services Company Limited is a human resource management […]
On December 2, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong presided over the new Udon Thani Social Security Office’s opening ceremony, located at No 55 Moo 1, Rob Mueang Road, Nong Bua Subdistrict, Muang, Udon Thani. Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Mr. Wanchai Chanporn, Deputy Governor of Udon Thani Province Mr. Nitiphat Leelalert, Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Social Security Office’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, the Social Security Office’s Staff and shops in Udon Thani, gave a welcoming. Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong disclosed to the media that the Minister of Labour had given importance to the satisfaction of employers, employees, and insured persons who use the services offered by all departments under the Ministry of Labour. The focus is to offer more convenience, speed, and cost savings on travel. The Social Security Office is considered an important agency that has always implemented the Ministry of Labour’s policy. He shared that he was honoured to preside over the opening ceremony of the […]
The Labour Minister met with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in 21 central provinces to present policies on operating the Co-payment project. He invited 235 employers/companies operating in the central regions to join the meeting to listen to problems and solutions. On November 30, 2020, at 13.30 hours, the Labour Minister chaired the meeting with government agencies’ heads under the Ministry of Labour in the central region to discuss the Co-payment project’s implementation. The meeting acknowledged the direction to drive the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors and work together to create sustainability for the workforce. The meeting also shared employers’ perspectives on enhancing labour potential and employers in building economic strength and competitiveness sustainably. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting, which took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. The Deputy Labour Minister said that the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong as chairman over the commencement of the “Co-Payment Workers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai” event. He met with employers/companies to drive the project to employ over 5,000 new graduates in the area. On November 28, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong to preside over the “Co-Payment Workers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai” event. Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong also joined the event. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan reported the event’s objectives at the Khum Phucome Hotel, Mueang, Chiang Mai. The Co-Payment Project aims to support new graduates with employment, careers, income, skills, and work experience, promoting sufficient income for spending, stimulating the economy. It also aims to help employers/companies to continue their business by encouraging employers/companies to work. There are four groups of new graduates: undergraduates, advanced diplomas, vocational certificates, and high school certificates. Nationwide, there are 260,000 people. Mr. Suthep Chitvong said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin is […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to Phetchaburi, accepting 77 youths from the three southern border provinces, from the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) to deploy for work in companies in Phetchaburi. This was the second round, totaling 77 people, following the Co-Payment project, which aims to support employment in the southern border region, systematically move workers and bring stability and peace to the area. On November 26, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to Phetchaburi to accept 77 youths from the three southern border provinces, from the SBPAC, to deploy for work in companies participating in the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment). SBPAC’s Deputy Secretariat and Acting Secretariat, Rear Admiral Somkiat, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Province Ms. Akarat Nakakong, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi, and staff from the SBPAC also […]
On November 26, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, the Department of Employment, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and the Office of International Cooperation to attend a meeting with the Foreign Affairs Committee at the Committee Meeting Room (ONEP) 402, 4th floor, Parliament Building. The meeting was chaired by Member of the House of Representatives Mr. Sarawut Petchpanomporn, to provide information on human rights issues and migrant workers through international reports used to pressure Thailand. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 November 2020
On November 26, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit to attend the Gov Cloud 2020 seminar on “The Future of Digital Government,” which took place at the Grand Diamond Ballroom, IMPACT Forum, Muang Thong Thani. The event was organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Office of the Digital Economy and Society Commission, and CAT Telecom PCL. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha commenced the event and gave a keynote speech on “Government Could: Digital Foundation for Government Transformation” and awarded trophies to organizations that have successfully used the Government Easy Contact Center (GECC) service system and continue to do so. The event hosted an Inspiration Talk on “How Digital Technology is Changing the World” and a seminar on “How Data Sharing Transforms the Delivery of Public Services and Improves the Quality of Life of Citizens?”. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 November 2020
Today (November 25, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the Labour Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 9/2020 with relevant departments at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting sought approval for the draft of the National Skill Development Promotion Committee’s announcement regarding the determination of the rate for assessments under the National Skill Standards (No. ..) to certify workers’ skill standards for professionals under Section 26 of the Labour Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545, and request for approval to revise the order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the appointment of a subcommittee to set the national skill standards in electronics and computer technicians, household and small commercial air conditioning, service sector and truck driver branch. The meeting also requested approval for the draft order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee in the service sector and logistics branch, approval in the principle of a fee waiver on knowledge and capability certification and approval to transfer the change of administrative expenses for 2021 fiscal year, under the operating budget category “remuneration, […]
The Labour Minister assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister to visit and observe occupational training of the physically deprived in souvenir making, in Trat province. On November 24, 2020, at 15.15 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit the area and observe vocational enhancement training in making souvenirs at the Tha Prik Special Education Center, Trat. Deputy Governor of Trat Province Mr. Natthaphong Sanguanchit led the visit. The Tha Prik Special Education Center in Trat provides education as an early-stage assistance service center and prepares people with disabilities to support teaching and learning. It provides media, facilities, services, and other related assistance and accepts children with all types of disabilities, aged from newborns to 18 years, making daily trips to the center for those that live in the Trat area. Service users visit the center to be rehabilitated and to develop skills in various fields and to pass on to others. The center provides advice and counseling for parents and people with all types of disabilities and offers home services for […]
The Ministry of Labour and the ETDA continue digital technology courses to develop community economies and pilot a group of guides on driving the Thai economy. On November 24, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development has cooperated with the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) to create labour knowledge in e-commerce, which will work to help community enterprises, small entrepreneurs, informal workers or unemployed people who are interested in doing business or selling products online, to understand the overview of the upstream to downstream e-commerce processes. The initiative encourages communities to use online tools and technology to communicate with target audiences, promote community products, and sell their products on online platforms to generate income for households. It further aims to strengthen manpower for both new graduates and the unemployed, to have knowledge and ability to do e-commerce. This is one of the solutions for solving the community’s problems and can be used as a guideline for a sustainable career. Prof. Narumon added that on November 23, 25, and […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit Samut Songkhram, see and give words of encouragement to informal workers and meet heads of relevant agencies. The Advisor listened to information on driving labour policies and promoting occupation, independent workers and elderly groups, to have a stable income, and to support themselves and their family. On November 16, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, chaired the meeting to hand over the Ministry of Labour’s policies and practices to government agencies’ heads under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Songkhram. She also took the opportunity to listen to problems, obstacles, and suggestions to build morale and encouragement. The meeting took place at the Samut Songkhram Skill Development Office meeting room. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the forum. On this occasion, they paid a visit, gave words of encouragement, and followed up on the community enterprise’s performance, the coconut restoration group in Mueang Mai, Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. There are currently 51 members in the group. In 2020, they […]
The Labour Minister assigned his Secretariat to commence the Co-payment project, “meeting new graduates,” to promote new graduates’ employment. The project allows companies to operate their business continuously, driving the country’s economy to recover quickly. On November 16, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, presided over the opening ceremony of the Co-payment project, “meeting new graduates” at Chonburi Technical College. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat said that the Prime Minister, and Ministry of Labour, under Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, gives importance to promoting employment to help people affected by Covid-19, students, and new graduates. The Labour Minister aims to promote new generations’ employment and those who are new to the workforce. The initiative follows the government’s urgent policy, resulting in a new employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors. There are employers/companies and new graduates who have shown much interest in the project. The Co-payment project was instructed to support 260,000 graduates with employment, simultaneously supporting companies to continue their business operations and promote employment among graduates, supporting employees to have sufficient income […]
