The Labour Minister chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Executive Meeting on accelerating labour missions according to government policy. He reported that the Prime Minister thanked the Ministry of Labour for helping the workforce affected by Covid-19. On January 27, 2021, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Executive Meeting no. 1/2021. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting, which took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. 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, is concerned for the workforce and all groups of people, whereby the Ministry of Labour has continued to implement government measures. The Prime Minister asked all to join in wishing the Governor of Samut Sakhon to recover from Covid-19 as soon as […]
On January 27, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that because the world is faced with changing demographics, the number of newborn children has declined, and the elderly population has increased. Thailand is the same. To support the aging society, the Thai government has made the aging society a national agenda. Due to the working-age ratio, the nation must bear the burden of raising the elderly, which is an age that enters a more dependent state. Some elderly people are still healthy and can work to help and take care of themselves. But there are still elderly people who need to be cared for. In this part, the government must provide care service and will need to expand in personnel performing duties, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and taking care of health issues; being in all its forms is therefore necessary. Prof. Narumon added that Kluaynamthai Hospital had organized the “Funding to Build a Career” project, providing professional courses in caring for the elderly to help unemployed youths and women and disadvantaged groups who don’t have the funding and want to […]
The Cabinet approved an extension for the health examination period and applications for permission to stay in the Kingdom as a special case for foreigners according to the Cabinet’s resolution on August 20, 2019, August 4, 2020, and November 10, 2020. According to the Cabinet resolution on December 29, 2020, the approval also covers foreigners and adds guidelines on allowing detained foreigners to work with an employer with intentions to hire. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks that have continued from the beginning of 2020 has spread across many areas and affected foreigners’ work management process. As a result, the implementation of the Cabinet’s guidelines has been delayed on many occasions, including the process of heath checks and visa extensions not being completed within the specified period, causing foreigners of the three nationalities to fall into an illegal immigrant status. This group includes detainees awaiting deportation, which cannot be processed due to the origin country’s refusal to accept the workers’ return. This is together with measures to limit workers’ movement following safety measures for […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the Cabinet’s resolution to reduce the rate of contributions for insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 for two months (February and March 2021) to alleviate suffering Covid-19 impacts. He also reported extending the health checkup period for foreigners working under MOU arrangements. The term of employment is for two years, with permission to stay in the Kingdom under special circumstances. On January 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that today, the Cabinet passed a resolution to consider and approve proposals by the Ministry of Labour regarding amendments to the Ministerial Regulation, setting the rate of contributions to the Social Security Fund, B.E. 2020. Amendments include for February and March 2021 contributions on the employer’s part to be set at a rate of 3 percent of the insured persons’ wages, whereas insured persons under Section 33 to pay at the rate of 0.5% of the insured person’s wages, and for insured persons under Section 39 to pay at a rate of 38 Baht per month. The government will contribute at the same rate of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the meeting of the steering committee of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment). The meeting clarified improvements on participants’ qualifications for joining the project for the new graduates and employers/establishments to ensure equal benefits and fill up positions as soon as possible. On January 13, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the meeting of the steering committee of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment) no 2/2021, at the Tien Achakul meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s advisory committee along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, joined the meeting to monitor the progress on recruitment for the public and private sectors (SJC / employment in Thailand / abroad) and results of the implementation of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment). Mr. Suthep […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin cares for insured persons, establishing remedial measures in following government measures to heal and relieve employers’ troubles and insured persons in the social security system during the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak and prepares to promote foreign workers to register online. On January 4, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the second wave of the Covid-19 outbreak is likely to continue to spread. The government has ordered the closure of many types of businesses, directly affecting the operations of temporarily closed businesses. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has issued a “Ministerial Regulation on the rate of contributions to the Social Security Fund B.E. 2020”, resulting in a reduction of employer and employee contributions for insured persons under Section 33 to 3 percent. Insured persons under Section 39 will have contributions reduced to 278 Baht for three months (January to March 2021) to assist employers and insured who are still affected by the economic situation. The measure helps alleviate employers and insured persons’ cost, who can still make contributions at all social […]
On December 29, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Political Official at the Secretariat Office of the Prime Minister, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Police General Nantachat Supamongkol and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, joined as representative advisors and participated in an investigation to suppress and eliminate illegal migrant networks at the Royal Thai Police’s Operation Center. Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Damrongsak Kittipraphat chaired the meeting. The meeting notified urgent matters of the Royal Thai Police in the case of infected migrant workers who were smuggled into the city illegally. Therefore, they issued an order to appoint a working group to investigate and crackdown on illegal labour networks, to conduct an effective investigation, preventing the spread of Covid-19. The meeting also covered action plans and the establishment of extraction points nationwide were considered of units under the Royal Thai Police. It also acknowledged the performance and proactive guidelines of the working group (arrest warrants, process expansion investigation and report format). The Ministry of Labour’s representative Police General Nantachat Supamongkol informed the […]
On December 27, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, joined the Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration Operational Meeting at Santi Maitree Building (inside), Government Houses. General Natthaphon Nakaphanich chaired the meeting. The meeting reported the progress of the Covid-19 situation and the following agendas for consideration: 1. Safety certification of fishery products. 2.Travel into the Kingdom by air, water and land and staying in state detention facilities. 3. Business/activity audits in accordance with relaxation measures. The Center for the Covid-19 Situation Administration Operational Meeting emphasized the request for cooperation in all sectors, including the public sector, the private sector and civil society on the prevention of Covid-19 efforts to the fullest capacity according to the following measures: 1. D – Distancing 2. M – Mask wearing 3. H – Hand washing frequently 4. T – Testing for temperature/Covid-19 5. T – Taichana to be installed and used, and to consider temporary business closure as necessary following the local areas’ situation. The issue of foreign worker migrations in Nonthaburi was raised in […]
On December 27, 2020, at 17.30 hours, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn joined the cremation ceremony of former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour Mr. Pan Chantarapan. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives greeted Her Royal Highness at Wat Makutkasatriyaram Ratchaworawihan. ————————————– Division of Public Relations 27 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a meeting with the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CSA) Committee. He reported that the meeting acknowledged measures to mitigate and help insured persons affected by Covid-19, reducing contributions among employers and insured employees to 3% for three months (January to March 2020) and pay 50% of wages in compensation for unemployment from force majeure up to 90 days. On December 24, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin attended the meeting of the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CSA) Committee at the Santi Maitri Building, behind the Government Houses. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting, and representatives of relevant agencies attended. The meeting reported the pandemic and infected persons’ situation and public health measures in response to the outbreaks in Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bangkok, and along the border. The meeting also reported the progress on the development and production of the Covid-19 vaccine, preventing the spread of Covid-19 in Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Bangkok, and border provides and measures in organizing activities during the New […]
On December 21, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana presided over the OTOP City 2020 event and graciously presided over Thai fabric exhibition and observed designs, further adding value to Thai fabrics. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin appointed Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to greet Her Royal Highness at the Challenger Building 2, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani. The 16th OTOP City 2020 event was hosted under the “Precious New Year Gifts included in OTOP City 2020″ theme, held from December 19-27, 2020. The event showcases and sells One Tambon One Products, publicizes project implementations by creating opportunities for learning and enhancing skills in exhibiting and selling products to manufacturers, OTOP entrepreneurs, and OTOP food products to taste, following government policy. The event promotes marketing channels and earning money for the community, including creating learning guidelines for OTOP product development for OTOP operators following the needs of customer groups in Bangkok and metropolitan areas. This year’s highlights included participants admiring His Majesty the King in the exhibition in honour of His […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin called upon the Ministry of Labour’s executives and the Director-General of every department and those involved in directing agencies in every area to control the Covid-19 outbreak among the workers. This includes notifying employers and organizations and urging employees to strictly comply with the Ministry of Public Health measures. On December 20, 2020, at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the cases of Covid-19 in Samut Sakhon province, which he has monitored and showed concern for the workforce and communities in the area. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, cares about the workers and all groups of people and has continuously ordered and implemented preventative measures. In the Ministry of Labour’s part, the Department of Employment and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare have been instructed to visit the area to clarify and establish an understanding among employers and companies, to publicize to employees how to prevent Covid-19 […]
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 […]
The Deputy Labour Minister followed up on the results from efforts to promote tourism in Chiang Mai following the “Create-Elevate-Give; Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” policy. She also observed the training provided by the Chiang Mai Institute for Skill Development 19 and emphasized that training be intense, relevant, and cover all target groups. On December 12, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat visited Chiang Mai to follow up on the results from driving labour operations and listened to the departments’ performance under the Ministry of Labour. She also observed the training workshops of the Chiang Mai Institute of Skill Development 19, which provides training for local workers, and visited a garment group in Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, Hang Dong. The group serves as a learning center for students and tourists to visit and study, promoting income to group members from selling clothes. The working group came from different villages in Nam Phrae, promoting knowledge that comes from real action. This has made it possible to convey knowledge. As a result, the group is equipped with the knowledge, abilities, and skills in their […]
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 […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties at the Ministry of Labour to Sisaket, to meet the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and visit trainees in the training course preparing participants for the workforce. On December 7, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert to Sisaket, to chair the meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to follow up on its missions at the Sisaket Office of Skill Development. He also observed projects to enhance skills and competencies, workforce preparatory training courses in Thai culinary. The training course is 280 hours (2 months) and includes a 1-month internship. The curriculum duration is from May 20, 2020, to December 25, 2020, comprising ten trainees. It is training for new workers before entering the workforce, giving them the capacity to perform their work according to the standards. After completing the training, trainees partake in an internship in […]
