On May 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about transporting the bodies of the Thai workers killed in the Israeli bombing to Thailand. He said that Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, have expressed their condolences over the death of Thai workers and concern for the injured Thai workers. The Labour Minister was therefore instructed to work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He had a phone call to speak with the Thai Ambassador in Tel Aviv, Ms. Phannapa Chandrarom. The coordination informed that the two deceased Thai workers were Mr. Weerawat Karanborirak, 44, a resident of Phetchabun, and Mr. Sikharin Sangram, 24, a resident of Buriram. The bodies will arrive in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi Airport on May 26. The company where the Thai workers work will be responsible for delivering the bodies to the workers’ homes. The eight injured people are still in hospital; one of them is Mr. Atthachai Thammakaew, 28, a resident of Ubon Ratchathani. The remaining seven people have returned to their […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister to commence the Bangkok Job Fair 2021. The event has over 40 leading organizations joining with recruitment booths, with over 5,000 vacancies. The event is scheduled from March 26 to 27 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center. On March 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong presided over the opening ceremony of Bangkok Job Fair 2021 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center, Bangkok. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat 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 leadership of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has given priority to solving unemployment from the impact of Covid-19. Today, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin intends to organize the Bangkok Job Fair 2021 for those who did not apply for a job at Job Expo Thailand 2020 at the end of last year. The event gives people the opportunity to apply for a job to mitigate the effects of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to send 264 Thai workers to travel to work in Israel’s agricultural sector, the last batch at the end of 2020, creating income opportunities for families. The Advisor revealed the Prime Minister’s focus on deploying Thai workers abroad, bringing back income to the country, together with knowledge and experience to further their careers. On December 9, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to visit and give words of encouragement to Thai workers traveling to work in Israel’s agricultural sector under the “Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers” (TIC) project, where each worker will earn 48,073 Baht a month. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the occasion at the International Terminal within the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. The Labour Minister’s Advisor said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha had given great importance to sending Thai workers to work abroad. In 2021, Thailand aims to send 100,000 Thai workers abroad, generating over 140 billion Baht in income. […]
On October 28, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as head of the Thai delegation to attend the 26th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) through a video conference system at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted the key topic on promoting the ASEAN workforce to enhance competitiveness, adaptability, and flexibility in the future of jobs. The Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of the Chair of the ASEAN Committee on the Promotion and Protection of Foreign Workers’ Rights (ACMW) to summarize key performance metrics and new projects under the ACMW Action Plan 2021-2025. Four documents in principle were adopted in labour results to prepare a presentation to leaders for notation at the 37th ASEAN Summit in November 2020. The meeting also listened to the recommendations of the International Trade Union (ITUC) to the ASEAN Labour Ministers on the issue of promoting minimum wage insurance and social protection. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 October 2020
The Ministry of Labour organizes the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the largest national job expedition, to alleviate unemployment suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic and economic stagnation. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin was chairman of the ceremony and attended the event’s press conference among the media and many honoured guests such as Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL., the Minor Food Group PCL., and PTT. The event took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Meeting Room. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that the organization of the Job Expo Thailand 2020 is in response to the government policy by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. They want to accelerate economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation has eased to promote all target groups’ employment. The focus is for Thai people to have jobs in every area, to support steady and ongoing employment, and focus on empowering human resources to increase the workforce and organizational potential in building economic strength and sustainably, promoting Thailand’s competitiveness for the future. The Job Expo Thailand 2020 consists of the “Thailand Together: A Million Jobs for A […]
The Labour Minister reported that the Ministry of Labour met with government agencies and private sector companies to prepare for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, scheduled on September 26-28, 2020, at BITEC Bangna. The event will prepare 1 million job vacancies to help the unemployed from the impact of Covid-19. On September 3, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss the preparation of the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Secretary-General to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and related agencies attended the meeting. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has prioritized the nation to accelerate economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation eases. He has introduced the policy of “Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” to join forces from all sectors to plan Thailand’s future. Today, the Labour Minister convened a meeting with representatives from both public and private sectors, such as representatives of various ministries, employers, and […]
On July 24, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Surapol Ploysook presided over the closing ceremony of the Training Course on Civil Service Training for the Ministry of Labour’s 26th batch of new officials and awarded epaulets. The occasion took place at the Sida Activity Resort, Nakhon Nayok. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and develop skills required for civil service practice. The program focuses on learning from both experiences of the expert speakers and study hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training schedule is between July 13 to July 24, 2020, for a total of 12 days. Participants included new government officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, for a total of 115 people. Mr. Surapol said that every new government official is a valuable resource and an important force of the Ministry of Labour. He wished for everyone to recognize the importance of roles and responsibilities as a good government official and emphasized a new generation of government officials who are keen to learn and develop themselves to keep […]
On July 13, 2020, at 08.30 hours, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul presided over the commencement ceremony of the training course on the development of the Ministry of Labour’s government officials, batch 26. The session took place at the Job Seeker Training Room, 11th floor, Social Security Office, Area 3. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and develop skills required for civil service practice. The training also aims to promote moral and ethical practices, teamwork, creating good rapport among colleagues and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from both experiences of the expert speakers and study hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training schedule is between July 13 to July 24, 2020, for a total of 12 days. Participants were from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, both in the central and regional areas, for total of 115 people. This consisted of 5 people from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 6 people from the Department of Employment, 43 people from the […]
The Labour Minister commenced the ‘Ministry of Labour’s 26th Anniversary of sustainable workforce transformation and reform. The event awarded plaques of honour to outstanding labour volunteers, graduates and retirees. Download Images On September 23, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul presided over the ceremony on the occasion of the Ministry of Labour’s 26th anniversary. The event started in the morning with a religious ceremony, offering alms to 10 monks and paying respects to Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit, Phra Phut Chinnarat, a Brahmin ceremony, then paying respects to San Por Pu Chai Mongkhon and San Thao Mahaprom Thewari, at the front of the Smart Job Center. The Labour Minister presided over the opening ceremony and presented plaques to honour 24 people who have outstanding work on labour. The event’s slogan was the ‘Ministry of Labour’s 26th Anniversary of sustainable workforce transformation and reform.’ The Labour Minister also received a congratulatory basket on the occasion of the ministry’s 26th anniversaryr from various departments at the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour building. After that, the Labour Minister presided over the outstanding […]
On May 3, 2019, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo signed a congratulatory book on the occasion of Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan ascended to the throne as country’s 126th Emperor. The Ambassador of Japan to Thailand gave a warm welcome at the Embassy of Japan in Thailand on Wireless Road. Download Images ——————————— Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 3 May 2019/
On August 30, 2561, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, revealed that the Ministry of Labor received the Grace from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony of the 12th ASEAN Handicraft Competition at IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Pakkred. Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Labor, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Director-General of Department of Skill Development, and Senior Executives, Ministry of Labor welcomed for the visit.
On August 22, 2018, at 09.30, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, presided over the 12th ASEAN Handicraft Conference, at the Field Marshal’s Office, Pibulsongkram, 5th floor, Ministry of Labor. The ASEAN Handicraft Competition is an agreement of the ASEAN Member Countries. The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint is intended to be a part of the ASEAN Human Development Agenda (AHRP) under the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint. Encourage youth and labor force in ASEAN to be active and interested to improve their skills to keep up with technology.
Today (3 April 2017) at 13.30, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and spokesperson Mr. Ananchai Uthaipatanacheep gave an interview to NOW TV on channel 26 on “zoning for migrant workers”. The interview took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals working room at the ministry’s building. The date and time of release will be announced when it is confirmed.
