On March 19, 2021, at 20.30 hours, time in Thailand, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as the head of the Thai government delegation and regular members of the governing body, the highest executive committee of the International Labour Organization (ILO), along with Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, Director of the Office of International Cooperation and relevant officials joined the 341st Session of the Governing Body via teleconference, held between March 15 to 27, 2021, from the headquarters of the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The Permanent Secretary of Labour gave a statement on behalf of the ASEAN government on the agenda regarding the Covid-19 and the world of work. He commended the ILO’s initiatives in creating global cooperation to address the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis, aiming for the world of work to recover to its original state. It has also focused on problem-solving to get through the crisis. ASEAN attaches great importance to its unity, mission, and crisis recovery strategy. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on the impact of Covid-19 on labour […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour as the head of the Thai government delegation and regular members of the governing body, the highest executive committee of the International Labour Organization (ILO), joined the 341st Session of the Governing Body via teleconference, held between March 15 to 27, 2021, from the headquarters of the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. On March 18, 2021, at 20.30 hours, time in Thailand, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol made a statement on behalf of the ASEAN Government, on the agenda of promoting the Tripartite Declaration on Principles of Transnational Enterprises and Social Policy. It supports the implementation of various projects to create decent work in the supply chain, under the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia program, which operates in six countries, including China, Japan, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. It supports the transfer of technology and knowledge of the host and recipient country of multinational corporations, to develop and enhance the skills of the people working in the receiving country. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, Director of the Office […]
On March 17, 2021, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, chaired the meeting for the internal and external environment context analysis (SWOT) to analyze strategic positioning and draft a Labour Action Plan (2023 – 2027). The meeting took place at The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok. The meeting was organized to outline the Labour Action Plan (2023–2027) following the plan at Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3, International Labour Standards, and changing labour contexts, to reflect the conceptual framework and direction of proactive labour work, ready to support labour problems and the development of the country in the future. There were 60 participants as follows: the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, the Director of the Office of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Promotion (Public Organization), Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Labour Academic Advisor, and the Director of the Bureau/Center/Division/Group of Provincial Labour Offices, civil servants and plan operators. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 17 March 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin met and gave words of encouragement to employees from seven labour organizations and received a letter of claims if employees were affected by labour disputes. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has accelerated a follow-up to help resolve labour disputes following the law as quickly as possible. On March 10, 2021, at 11.30 hours, at the foyer of the Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin met and gave words of encouragement to employees affected by labour problems from seven labour organizations to find ways to help following the procedures of the labour protection law. 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, has a great concern for all workers and groups. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour has been instructed to work proactively, follow-up assistance, and support the workforce in all dimensions. Today, the Labour Minister followed up on the problems of the workers himself. In the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,208,286 people has registered. The next phase opens up registrations for insured persons without smartphones and who have not already registered. Insured persons in this group will need to use their Thai ID card with an embedded smartcard to register for the benefits from March 15-28, 2021. Those who have registered but were denied can request a rights review on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website from March 15 to 28, 2021. On March 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. The registrations opened from February 21 to March 7, 2021, targeting 9.27 million eligible persons; a total of 8,208,286 insured persons under Section 33 registered (data as of March 7, 2021, at 23.00 hours). The remaining 1 million people include those who received the money in the “We Win” project, those with account deposits of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project registrations. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and then for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. On March 7, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the online registrations for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and open for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. Today is the last day for registrations, which has taken place from February 21 to March 7, 2021. From a target of […]
On March 7, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew joined the FEED VIRTUAL RUN FOR FUTURE running event, supporting the new normal in response to Thailand’s fight against Covid-19. The event was organized by Matichon Public Company Limited and scheduled between Saturday, February 27 and Sunday, March 7, 2021. The activity is a virtual running event to promote Thai people with good physical and mental health, ready to fight every disease and every matter ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 7 March 2021
On March 3, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat chaired the subcommittee meeting on driving skills development for people with disabilities to help vulnerable groups. The meeting took place at the Pakorn Angsusingh Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. Prof. Narumon said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan care about the people, especially vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities, the elderly, and those with state welfare cards. The Ministry of Labour was assigned to expedite assistance to ensure that the workers in this group are cared for thoroughly, covering all areas and being fast and meeting the needs. Today’s meeting was a discussion of the subcommittee on driving skills development for people with disabilities to support the occupation, whereby the meeting was the first of the year. The meeting reported the results of promoting enterprises and government agencies to act following the Person with Disabilities Empowerment Act B.E. 2550 and its amendment (No. 2) B.E. 2556, the implementation of the Quality of […]
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 Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin expressed for the case of an explosion in a firework factory in Phichit. He instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour to rush to the area to investigate and help families of the deceased and injured workers to receive legal benefits as soon as possible. On February 6, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case of a firework factory (bird chasing) explosion in Phichit, causing death and injury among workers. He 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 was concerned about the explosion. The Labour Minister urged agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the area to accelerate an investigation to assist all employees in receiving legal compensation benefits. The Phichit Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office officials investigated the cause of the explosion and found that the scene was located at No. 84 Moo 3, Nong Ya Sai. Sak Lek, Phichit. Mr. Prasert Phromviset owns the factory. An […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the confirmed timeline for the “Section 33, we love each other” project after submitting a letter to the Ministry of Finance. Krungthai Bank has confirmed the application period. On February 6, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the “Section 33, we love each other” project. 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, instructed the support and care for the workforce affected by Covid-19, including employers and companies like family members. Everything has to be done within the framework of the law. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to discuss with the Ministry of Finance, Bureau of the Budget, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) to add remedies for insured persons under Section 33 to be equal to other groups the state has already supported. The project aims to alleviate the cost of living for insured persons under Section 33 affected by COVID-19. Therefore, the government will offer remedies of 4,000 Baht […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister was concerned about Marigot Jewelry (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Bang Pu branch, relocating employees to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya branch. He urged to expedite the investigation and help the employees to receive all entitled benefits and protection by the law. On January 29, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case of Marigot Jewelry (Thailand) Co., Ltd., ceasing operations of the Bang Pu branch office. The company had asked for cooperation for all employees to move to work at the new branch in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The Ministry of Labour’s Office of Labour Protection and Welfare in Samut Prakan has always coordinated and received information from the company, as the HR department was always in contact since December 16, 2020. The Ministry of Labour has consistently worked proactively to aid in following the legal process. The Samut Prakan Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office has provided care to the employees and closely coordinated with the factory. The Social Security Office has taken care of unemployment benefits by paying 70 percent […]
The Labour Minister’s Advisor awarded the winners of the Thai Red Cross lottery, the “lucky labour cards” for 2020, and presented the income to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, President of the Thai Red Cross Society. On January 28, 2021, at 11.30 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan presided over the Thai Red Cross Lottery Awards Ceremony, the “lucky labour cards” for 2020. The occasion took place on the ground floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister’s Advisor said that “The Ministry of Labour procures income to the Ministry of Labour’s Housewife Association every year. This year, the Thai Red Cross event was organized between December 20-29, 2020, in the form of an online Red Cross event. The event included online product sales, a store design contest, a mascot contest, games, and quizzes to win prizes. It also organized the Red Cross Lottery for 2020. The Ministry of Labour created the “lucky labour cards.” The revenue from ticket sales was presented to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, President of the Thai Red Cross Society. […]
On January 27, 2021, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong visited high-risk areas in Chonburi to carry out proactive Covid-19 screening in the workplace for insured employees under Section 33. The proactive Covid-19 screening for employees in the workplace follows the Labour Minister’s policy. The occasion provided screening at the Novotel and Koh Si Chang hotels for 200 people. In Chonburi province, the Sriracha district is a maximum control area with strict measures to fight the pandemic, protection, and control of infectious diseases to prevent spreading to communities, places of work, or major tourist attractions, including restaurants, stores, and shops. In addition, this will alleviate the Ministry of Public Health’s workload in monitoring and investigating diseases, simultaneously boosting the confidence among investors, private companies, tourists, and the public, to have confidence in traveling around Chonburi safely and free from Covid-19. There are proactive Covid-19 screening measures in all dimensions. The proactive Covid-19 screening today has received good cooperation from workplaces, department stores, shops factories, and hotels in Si Racha and Mueang districts, which is considered to be an integration of collaboration between the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to give a talk to 210 Thai workers traveling to the agricultural sector in Israel under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation for Employment (TIC) Program. The speech emphasized compliance with the State of Israel’s laws, encouraging the workers to avoid deceit, drugs, and alcohol, and encourage savings and bringing experiences back to develop the country. On January 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to chair the visit and give words of encouragement to 210 Thai workers traveling to work in Israel’s agricultural sector. The occasion took place at the Overseas Workers Training Room, 11th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Building Area 3, Ministry of Labour. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the visit. The Advisor to the Ministry of Labour 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 given great importance to sending Thai workers […]
On January 27, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the subcommittee on volunteer development for quality of life improvements for the happiness of the people no. 1/2021, which took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered projects/activities to be implemented in 2021, totaling five projects, to support volunteers’ development to improve the quality of life and create happiness for people in the communities, in areas of agencies under the Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 27 January 2021
