The Deputy Labour Minister spoke about discussed the protection of women workers and their families, ensuring careers, income, and good quality of life for mothers and children from pre- and post-Covid-19 impacts, to drive the policy for sustainable career development for women. On September 11, 2020, at 15.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat welcomed Member of the House of Representatives Khun Thanikarn Pornphongsaroj, a driver for women policies who leads the civil society network, in a meeting together with Khun Bunthit Panwiset from the Friends for Women Foundation, Khun Promboon Panichpak from the Taks Thai Foundation, Khun Chalerat Sangsuwanfrom the Foundation for Women Protection and network of women in the services area, Ms. Butsayarat Kanchanadit, an independent academic for Thai and migrant workers, Mr. Suchin Rungsang from the informal labour network center, Mr. Banthit Thanachai Setthawut, a labour academic and Assistant Professor Songphan Tantakul from the Chiang Mai University Women’s Wellbeing project. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant officials also attended the Tien Achakul meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat said that the government under the leadership of Prime […]
President of the Fisheries Association of Thailand met with the Labour Minister and Deputy Labour Minister to congratulate them on their new position. They also exchanged ideas and presented various sea fishing workers’ issues to collectively find a solution to the problem. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed President of the Fisheries Association of Thailand Mr. Kamjon Mongkoltrilak and delegation on the occasion of meeting the Labour Minister and Deputy Labour Minister to congratulate them on their appointment to their new position. The meeting also exchanged ideas and presented various problems among sea fishing workers to collectively find solutions. Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat and the Ministry of Labour’s top executives gave a welcoming. The discussion acknowledged issues and proposed ideas for joint solutions to the problem of sea fishers. There were various issues including labour shortages in the sea fishing sector, the extension of the period of operation for foreign workers under Section 83, amendments to the regulations of the Ministry of Labour, such as regulations for the payment of wages to workers due to their lack of equality with other occupations, amending laws allowing all […]
The Labour Minister expressed his condolences for the death of a Thai worker from Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia. He ordered the Counsellor Minister on Labour to track outstanding wages and the Provincial Labour Office and agencies in Lampang to inform relatives and support the deceased’s family. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave his condolences to the death of a Thai worker from Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia. The incident was reported by Commander Lieutenant Vittavat Koodprasert, Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). The report stated that on August 26, 2020, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Office in Riyadh coordinated with the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh, saying that a 67-year-old Thai worker who was treated for Covid-19 had passed away. Investigations showed that this Thai worker was a Lampang resident, working with an employer called Al-Oasis Contracting & Trading in Jubail. Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Riyadh reported that they inquired with the employer and found that this worker was a general mechanic and was admitted to hospital since August 6, 2020. For details about the work, salary, and hire date, the supervisor […]
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the training program to provide knowledge on the management of the National Labour Data Center and to utilize the data to become Provincial Big Data, which will help to develop digital capabilities of personnel within the organization. This will promote knowledge about the global digital technology transformation in the 4.0 era. Today (August 26, 2020) at 13.45 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Surapol Ploysook presided over the commencement ceremony of the training program for the administration of the National Labour Information Center and the use of information to become Provincial Big Data at the Grand Ballroom, S Ratchada Hotel, Bangkok. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that “This training is of great importance to building awareness and understanding, and to prepare personnel for the digital economy and society era, where digital technology plays an increasingly important role. It is very necessary for the way of life of people and has resulted in structural changes, forms of economic activity, production, trade, services, and social processes, including interpersonal interactions. Technology has affected work performance and the management of government agencies […]
On August 26, 2020, at 14.30 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Director-General of the Department of Consular Affairs Mr. Chatree Arachananan and committee to meet and discuss ways to assist the interpreter at the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), with his illness. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun also joined the discussion at Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. There are guidelines for providing assistance though coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and related agencies, including hospitals, to seek opinions on the patient’s readiness to return to Thailand. There are also provisions of assistance in subsidies. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 August 2020
The Deputy Labour Minister met with the academic working group to discuss the promotion of skills development for all target groups to feed the domestic and foreign labour markets. The efforts will support the S-Curve and New S-curve industries through the Covid-19 crisis. The Deputy Labour Minister emphasized that all Thai workers must have a career, sustainable income, and a good quality of life. On August 26, 2020, at 11.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat chaired a meeting with the academic working group at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Parkin Sommitthanakun and relevant teams from the Department of Skill Development (DSD) attended the meeting and gave information on the mission of the DSD. The meeting discussed an initiative to drive skills development for all target labor groups to feed the domestic and foreign labour markets, in support of the S-Curve and New S-curve industries. Initiatives consist of skill development for both formal and informal workers. Workers in the system will be given priority in terms of upskilling, which will support technology 4.0 for workers who […]
On August 26, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed representatives from Siamrath newspaper who gave a basket of flowers to congratulate him on the occasion of his appointment to Labour Minister. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 August 2020
On August 26, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed President of the Labour Development Trade Association Mr. Thanit Nomanoi and delegation to give a flower basket to congratulate him on occasion his appointment to Labour Minister. The meeting also discussed assistance to workers affected by the Covid-19 situation. The Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun also attended the meeting at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 August 2020
On August 26, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat welcomed representatives from Siamrath newspaper who gave a basket of flowers to congratulate her on the occasion of her appointment to Deputy Labour Minister. The occasion took place at the reception room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————————————————– Division of Public Relations 26 August 2020
The Labour Minister showed concern for the Thai interpreter in Saudi Arabia. He ordered the Counselor Minister (on Labour) at the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) to coordinate with relevant agencies to issue a Fit to Fly certificate to return to Thailand, for further care. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received a report by Commander Lieutenant Vittavat Koodprasert, Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) on the progress of assisting the interpreter at the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) back to Thailand. The interpreter was admitted to inpatient treatment on July 26, with results from the last test for the Covid-19 virus showing no infection. The interpreter was considered Covid-19 free since August 18. The Labour Office in Riyadh informed the Royal Thai Embassy for acknowledgment, but the Royal Thai Embassy had received the results from the Consular Affairs Department and therefore held discussions immediately. The Royal Thai Embassy proposed to coordinate with hospitals to seek comments on the patient’s readiness to return. The Labour Minister ordered the labour ambassadors to coordinate the relevant authorities to request a medical certificate for the return of patients […]
The Deputy Minister of Labour, together with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, visited Phrae provinces. They emphasized that they are ready to work hard to help the people, workers, and businesses affected by the Covid-19 situation. On August 22, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat along with Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Capt. Thammanat Prompao visited Phrae to listen to the troubles of the people in the province amid the flooded forests of both Phrae and Nan provinces. The information gathered will be used to prepare a report to the Prime Minister to help people after the water subsides. The Deputy Labour Minister said that she was pleased to have the opportunity to commence the Ministry of Labour’s project to strengthen the power in driving Thailand forward, in the visit to Phrae for the 2020 fiscal year. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha has shown concern for the people and has assigned every minister to proactively meet and help people who have suffered from various disasters in every province. The initiative will help promote, support, and advise government agencies in the province, and provide […]
Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat attended a meeting with the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul to follow up on the mission of the Department of Skill Development following the national strategy for 2020. The Department of Skill Development, under the strategies on safety, capacity building, development, and empowerment of human resources and the social equality goal of 3,827,200 people, with a result of 4,419,890 people The Skill Development Fund has a capital of 1,118,337,416,33 Baht. A total of 432 companies have been approved for a total of 267,546,248 Baht in loans. A total of 71,034 workers have received skill training. From the Covid-19 pandemic, = measures were implemented to support businesses with loans from the Skill Development Fund, by deferring the debt repayment period in 44 places and extending the repayment period, 37 places. The interest rate was reduced in 2 places, 117 places postponed the repayment date, and 37 places had a free first repayment period. In the past, labour skill standards have been promoted to encourage the development of skills to reach international standards. Initiatives include the national skill competition at […]
On July 14, 2020, at 15.30 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet met and followed up on the results of the career promotion project for home worker groups (Ban Samranrat Silk Weaving Group). Mrs. Somsri Ob-oon, chairman of the Mudmee Silk-Cotton Weaving Group (Silkwool’s Foot) led the visit and advised the sales of silk online. There was a presentation on the process for silk weaving and the transfer of knowledge to the new generation of children at Ban Samranrat, Village No. 7, Thalung Lek, Khu Mueang, Buriram. The committee also observed palm planting led by Mr. Mechin Lonarai, an outstanding individual from the Buriram Agriculture Foundation, in category one of farmers. The occasion took place at No. 126, Village No. 6, Phon Samran, Khu Mueang, Buriram. ———————– Division of Public Relations
Today (June 26, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 5/2020. Relevant agencies participated in the meeting at the Pakorn Angsusing meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting considered the request for approval of the Skill Development Promotion Committee’s draft order on the appointment of a subcommittee to prepare details to classify and specify the level of knowledge and capability, and specify the wage rate range appropriate to the level of knowledge and skills in respective professionals fields of mechanical engineering and construction. The meeting also requested approval to improve the order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the appointment of the subcommittee for the establishment of National Skill Standards relating to electrician in electronics and computers, and indoor electrician branches, including the application for approval of the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Board on the determination of the national standardized skill testing fees. Furthermore, the meeting discussed the request for approval of the Action Plan for Skill Development Fund, the Digital Action Plan for Skill Development […]
Today, June 26, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Miss Aumpun Thuvavit attended the 19th Advisory Council for National Labour Development No. 1/2020, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the project of study, analysis and research make policy recommendations. The meeting participants paid a courtesty call to the Labour Minister to be informed of the policies and guidelines of the Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 26 June 2020
Today (June 26, 2020) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat as chairperson of the meeting on the preparation of market place online for the Bangkok labour volunteers. The meeting took place at the Strategy and Planning Division, 13th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour has initiated this project to promote products online through the promotion of professional groups. The initiative aims to promote Thai-made products, for Thai consumers, on the Thai Charoen marketplace, expanding online markets, distribution centers of products and products promoted by the Ministry of Labour. Establishing an online market place is a way to increase the distribution of products to online groups which was supported by Bangkok labour volunteers. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 June 2020
