On November 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Chiang Rai Province to follow up on the BCG Model Rice Conservation Project, Phase 1 pilot. He also chaired the event “Harvesting Rice to Save the World ” and join a discussion on the “Revolution of Farming for Sustainability .”The Chiang Rai Provincial Governor, Mr. Passakorn Bunyalak, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chiang Rai Province, labour volunteers from Chiang Rai Province, and rice farmers in the area joined to welcome the delegation at Baan Chiangkhan, Moo 14, Sathan Subdistrict, Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, emphasizes improving the quality of life of all workers. The workforce is considered an important part of driving the country’s economic and social development, especially over 22 million informal workers, including farmers, who are the majority of […]
On November 29, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to chair the opening meeting to Review and Evaluate Thailand’s National Decent Work Plan 2019 – 2022 and the preparation of the new Thailand Decent Work National Plan 2023 – 2026. The meeting took place at the Kamolthip Room, Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok. He said that the Decent Work Country Program (DWCP) is a cooperation framework that the ILO has established with member countries as a reference document for providing assistance and support to member countries. It is formed by establishing strategies, guidelines, and clear goals that correspond to the context and urgent agenda, both economically and socially, to promote decent work for all. Thailand prepared its first DWCP in 2019. Tripartite representatives and the ILO signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 2019-2021 DWCP on April 11, 2019, celebrating the ILO’s 100th anniversary. Subsequently, the tripartite committee to drive the implementation of the National Decent Work Plan for Thailand 2019-2021 agreed to extend the implementation period until the end of […]
On November 26, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave an opening speech at the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand’s Annual General Meeting No/ 15/2022. Chairman of the Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand, Mr. Manit Promkarikul, the Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, Mr. Naris Niramaiwong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province, and labour leaders have welcome at the meeting room at D Varee Jomtien Beach Pattaya Hotel, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to developing the quality of life for workers. The Automobile Labour Congress of Thailand is considered one of the mechanisms that will drive the automotive industry forward. In the past, the organization’s executive committee and members have jointly managed the work in harmony and unison, promoting the organization’s rapid growth in only 15 years. It operates based on good labour relations, collaborates with the Ministry of Labour and government agencies in various projects and activities, and is considered a good role […]
On November 23, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, visited and encouraged trainees in the petroleum industry’s labour competency enhancement project to drive the economy and restore relations with Saudi Arabia. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, Managing Director of MPC Future Co., Ltd., Mr. Nipatsin Yimyam, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives, heads from government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla Province and trainees, joined the welcoming at MPC Future Co., Ltd., Songkhla Province. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives importance to and has a policy to continuously push for international labour cooperation. On January 25 – 26, 2022, he visited Saudi Arabia to restore relations, negotiate, and discuss opportunities for Thai workers to travel to work in Saudi Arabia, which was well received. Saudi Arabia requires over eight million foreign workers. On November 18, 2022, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud visited Thailand for the APEC 2022 meetings and discussed the labour issue. From […]
On November 19, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to pay a visit to the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference or APEC 2022, organized by the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development. The Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, and the committee gave a welcome at the Ministry of Labour’s booth in the press center area, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Mr. Boonchob said that today, he was assigned by the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, to visit the Thai wellness massage and spa activities at the APEC meeting. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development organized the activities from November 14 to 19, 2022. The activities aim to promote participation in presenting standardized Thai labour skills to foreigners in this event. It is considered a soft power of Thai people that spreads awareness of Thai art, culture, and identity to foreigners. The services were provided to over 2,000 Thai and foreign press covering news at the APEC meeting in the […]
On November 15, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, provided compensation in the case of loss of income and loss of organs due to work to Mr. Nattaphon Dechkessarin, an employee who had an accident while driving a car where he crashed into a construction line in Samut Sakhon Province. The Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Mr. Nattaphon Detketsarin, 41, is an employee who is a driver of Chokomorn Logistics Co., Ltd., a freight forwarding business located at No. 502/541 Soi Dechatungka 1, Dechatungka Road, Sikan Subdistrict, Don Mueang District, Bangkok. He was involved in an accident when a truck crashed into a concrete block of a construction site on Rama 2 Road near the bridge over Tha Chalom River, Samut Sakhon Province. The accident caused him to lose his right leg at knee level. The incident occurred on May 31, 2022. After the incident, the relatives of Mr. Nattaphon negotiated compensation for the accident with the contractor. They requested 500,000 Baht in compensation, but […]
On October 26, 2022, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, chaired the opening of the training in the labour training program for specific target groups to increase career opportunities. The training offered a course on making wood stucco products for decoration. The occasion occurred at the Chet Samian Subdistrict Municipality Office, Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province. The Ratchaburi Provincial Deputy Governor, Mr. Angkun Silathewakul, and Mayor of Chet Samian Subdistrict, Mr. Thewan Huangtrakul, gave a welcome. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Ratchaburi Province also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister’s Advisor also paid a visit to the training participants in the course on techniques for installing inverter air conditioner systems like a professional technician. The course was offered in collaboration between the Ratchaburi Institute of Skill Development 4 and Casper Electric (Thailand) Co., Ltd. It took place at the conference room of the Ratchaburi Institute of Skill Development 4. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises […]
On October 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the current flood crisis that has affected people’s lives in many areas. The Ministry of Labour is aware and concerned for the well-being and hygiene of the people. Today, the Ministry of Labour organized volunteer activities to donate relief bags to help flood victims. The Labour Minister assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to lead a team of the Ministry of Labour’s volunteers to visit the area to support and donate relief bags to flood victims in Chainat and Singburi Province. The first point was the headman’s office of Ban Mai Bang Kra Bien, Moo 12, Khluk Subdistrict, Sappaya District, Chainat Province. The second point was at Femina Lace Die Works Co., Ltd., the fourth at Moo 7, Chaksri Subdistrict, Muang District, Singburi Province, and the fifth at Sala Saphan Village, Moo 3, Chi Nam Rai Subdistrict, In Buri District, Singburi Province. Deputy Governors, sheriffs, local administrative organizations, and community leaders gave a welcome. Ms. Bubpha said that the Ministry of Labour is concerned for the flood […]
On October 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, to visit the area, to monitor and resolve flooding issues for the people and establishments in Wat Saeng Siritham, Tha It Subdistrict, Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. Provincial governors, heads of government agencies involved, labour volunteers, and community members in the area welcomed the delegation. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, is concerned about the people affected by the floods. Therefore, all government agencies were instructed to work together to support flood victims. The Labour Minister has instructed the Ministry of Labour’s five agencies in every province to accelerate support with the province. The Provincial Offices/Institutes of Skill Development have supported vehicles transporting people whose houses were flooded to temporary shelters and deployed technicians to take care of the people and the relevant agencies. They have set up a tent to provide repair services for motorcycles, electrical appliances, and small agricultural engines to reduce the cost to people whose […]
On October 8, 2022, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, to visit Sisaket Province to donate relief bags to flood victims. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, are concerned for the people affected by the floods. The bags were donated to help alleviate the suffering of the people. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mr. Thanakrit Jirivipakorn, Advisory Council to the Labour Minister Mr. Pongsak Ariyasunthonkul, member of the Sisaket Provincial Administrative Organization Council, District 1, Uthumphon Phisai, Mr. Theerapat Phokham, and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Sisaket Province joined the donation of 128 relief bags to victims in Thung Chai Subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai District, Sisaket Province. At 13.00 hours, they donated 126 relief bags to victims in Khayung Subdistrict, Uthumphon Phisai District, Sisaket Province. The President of Thung Chai Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Sawang Duang-art, and the President of Khayung Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Ratchapol […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the shooting inside a child care center in Tambon Uthai Suwan, Na Klang District, Nong Bua Lamphu Province, causing 37 deaths and ten injured people. He expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and those injured in the shocking incident. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, ordered the relevant agencies to urgently support the families of the deceased and wounded. The Labour Minister has instructed the Social Security Office to pay compensation benefits for the two deceased insured persons. The first person is Mr. Santi Prathumchai, an insured person under Section 33 and an employee of the Uthai Sawan Subdistrict Administrative Organization. He died while performing work duties. His beneficiaries will receive entitlements from the Compensation Fund, which includes funeral expenses of 50,000 Baht, 120 months of compensation in the event of death amounting to 1,078,560 Baht, and old age pension of 35,226 Baht, totaling 1,163,786 Baht. The second person is Mr. Weerachon Boonwitien, an insured person under Section 33 and an employee of the Uthai Sawan Subdistrict Administrative Organization. He died […]
On September 26, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the awarding ceremony of the honorary pin and certificate to outstanding labour volunteers for the 2022 fiscal year in Phetchaburi and Samut Songkhram Provinces. She also commenced the Phetchaburi Subdistrict Labour Volunteer Meeting No. 4/2022. Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Officer, Ms. Anongnat Meesiri, reported the event’s objectives. The Samut Songkhram Provincial Labour Officer, Mrs. Rapassa Panikul, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province participated in the event at the Ban Mo Subdistrict Administrative Organization meeting room, Ban Mo Subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Ministry of Labour’s mission is the management of the workforce, which is very important to the country’s development and relates to the dimensions of security, the economy, and society. Labour volunteers and networks play an important role and are a mechanism for the public sector network in driving the Ministry of Labour’s missions. “Volunteer” refers to someone who voluntarily contributes to society. They play an important role […]
On September 26, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the project’s opening ceremony to promote the profession of motorcyclists in transporting goods in the “delivery by motorcycle” course. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province participated in the event at the Leelawadee Room, 2nd floor, Building 10, Phetchaburi Vocational College, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gives great importance to the informal sector, workers who have been laid off, unemployed, and those affected by the COVID-19 situation. Therefore, agencies under the Ministry of Labour were assigned to support through various forms, such as recruitment, in terms of workplace health, protection, and safety, guaranteeing stability in life, including career development to suit the needs of the labour market, and creating opportunities for employment and income. The Ministry of Labour’s Phetchaburi Skills Development Office organized the […]
On September 26, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Foreign Worker Management Fund Committee Meeting No. 7/2022 via video conference at the Tian Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and related persons also attended the meeting. The meeting acknowledged the request to increase, decrease or change the items of capital expenditure from the Foreign Worker Management Fund in 2022, a report on the results of a study of a private contractor project to produce work permits and provide services for receiving requests and notifications of working foreigners, expenditure plans for private contractors to produce work permits and provide services for receiving requests and notifications of working foreigners, including a cash flow projection report. Additionally, the meeting jointly considered the request for an extension of the fund’s disbursement period in 2022 to disburse in the the2023 fiscal year. It also reviewed projects for the 2023 fiscal year, consisting of a contract for maintenance and repair of information and communication technology systems to manage the fund, the project to […]
On September 26, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to chair the meeting to discuss the draft Labour Relations Act B.E. …. which was considered by the Council of State, following the completed issue no. 598/2565. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labours, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai attended the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour joins forces with an MOU to drive Good Labour Practices (GLP) between the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Trade of Thailand to enhance labour management. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave a speech after presiding over and witnessing the Memorandum of Understanding on Good Labour Practices (GLP) signing ceremony on September 15, 2022, at the meeting room on the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labour. He said that the government had given importance to labour management, considering the participation of employers and employees to protect labour and human rights. The efforts are in line with the 20-year national strategy that targets the country to increase its competitiveness, supporting the development of the country towards stability, prosperity, and sustainability. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour by the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare encourages employers/business establishments to adopt the Good Labour Practice (GLP) guideline, which is one that businesses can use to improve employment and working conditions, to create standards for treating workers that are comparable to international labour standards. […]
