On December 4, 2020, at 11.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the Ministry of Labour’s 20th class of mid-level labour managers and awarded certificates to the trainees at Pung-Waan Hotel Resort and Spa, Muang, Kanchanaburi. He said that the mid-level labour management course is of great importance, where the curriculum has been continuously organized every year, until the 20th class today. The training helps develop middle-level managers or executives to be qualified personnel and manage labour work efficiently. In the management of work, many problems and obstacles will inevitably occur. Therefore, good management must have a strong mind, patience, sacrifice, dedication, and work with honesty and integrity to achieve work. In addition, society at present is changing rapidly. Technological advances have given rise to new knowledge. Therefore, every government official should develop their people to keep up with the change and innovation by seeking knowledge in all dimensions, developing oneself and their work in their duties. This training is not just to be completed, where each person is different or just keeps […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to Khon Kaen, to commence a big labour meeting event and meet with Co-Payment “hiring new graduates” with 3,295 positions available. On November 27, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over the opening ceremony of the big labour meeting event bi and meet with Co-Payment “hiring new graduates.” Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat also joined the event. The occasion aims to promote and facilitate employers/establishments creating a new graduate employment contract according to the Co-Payment program and promote employment to the unemployed and those affected by workforce reductions, and the general public looking for work. The event took place at the Khon Kaen Hall, 5th Floor, Central Plaza Khon Kaen. In the event, there were employers/companies interested in participating in the project and recruiting, totaling 99 companies with 439 positions and 3,295 vacancies. Registration activities were organized for those interested in the Co-Payment project, including recruitment activities and job interviews with employers/companies at […]
The Labour Minister commenced a forum for the Social Security Symposium 2020 to exchange ideas on “Moving Toward a New Normal: Driving Towards a New Way of Life,” helping companies and workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. On November 27, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening ceremony of the 15th Annual Social Security Symposium in 2020 under the theme of “Moving Toward a New Normal: Driving Towards a New Way of Life.” The event presented a plaque for excellent services from surveying service recipients’ satisfaction with the Social Security Office in 2020. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s senior management attended the meeting at Miracle Grand Convention Hotel Bangkok. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, which supervises the Ministry of Labour, is focused on the importance of driving the country after the Covid-19 pandemic fades. The government has implemented the “Reuniting Thailand to Build a Nation” policy, along with approaches in adjusting to […]
On November 27, 2020, at 17.00 hours, Princess Ubolratana, President of the TO BE NUMBER ONE campaign to prevent and resolve drug problems, concluded the TO BE NUMBER ONE camp for the 24/2020 batch. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol greeted the Princess at the Pine Resort, Sam Khok, Pathum Thani. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 November 2020
On November 27, 2020, at 17.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit to join the “Thai Treasures” event at Siam Paragon Shopping Center. The event was in honour of HM Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, to carry on the royal wishes in the conservation of the wisdom of silk weaving from generation to generation and promote the extension of Thai fabrics to be known both at the national and international levels. It also creates jobs and occupations and generates income for the community, stimulating the country’s economy. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 November 2020
On November 27, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin chaired the Meeting of the Strategic Committee on Development of the Southern Border Provinces No. 2/2020, in collaboration with the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center. The meeting took place at Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, Government Houses. The meeting reported on the progress of urban planning adjustments to support the drive of a model city as the “stable, prosperous and sustainable triangle” in the area of Chana District, Songkhla. It also reported on the progress of the implementation of the 1,700 MW electricity quota allocation as the starting point for the development of the Cabinet’s resolution on May 7, 2019, and the progress on the implementation of investment promotion measures in the special economic development areas, a model city for future progressive industries in Chana District, Songkhla, following the private sector investment plan according to the Cabinet’s resolution on January 21, 2020. Furthermore, the meeting considered the project to bring fishing vessels out of the system for sustainable management of marine fishery resources in the southern border provinces as an urgent case and […]
The Deputy Labour Minister visited Phrae to meet with community enterprises, driving all labour groups in building Thailand together to support tourism to generate sustainable income. On November 27, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Advisor to Deputy Minister of Labour M.L. Puntrik Smiti, and the working group visited Phrae to listen to the performance that drives Thailand together. They visited the Mo Hom Thung Charoen Community Enterprise in natural dyeing and encouraged the disabled persons’ occupational group. They also observed the training room to add value to furniture and teak products with innovation and technology and observed the training on the use of smartphones for online businesses among community enterprises. The head of the Phrae Provincial Government Office gave a welcoming. Prof. Narumon said that this visit was the second visit. From the previous visit, she had reported to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. On this visit, she would bring various proposals that the province needs help in, to present and report to the Prime Minister further. From a […]
On November 27, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong welcomed Irish Ambassador to Thailand H.E. Mr. Joseph Anthony Cotter on a courtesy call and to discuss the labour situation following Covid-19. The meeting discussed its impacts, remedial measures, government employment stimulus plans, increasing unemployment benefits, and the Skill Development Plan under the Thailand 4.0 Strategy. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————————– Division of Public Relations
On November 27, 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 Buriram, to attend the meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour to monitor its missions following the Labour Minister’s policies. Deputy Governor of Buriram Mr. Ankur Siladevakul and the management team under the Ministry of Labour in Buriram gave a welcoming. At 14.00 hours, Mr. Pornsak visited Surin. He attended the meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour to monitor its mission following the Labour Minister’s policies at the Social Security Office, Surin. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 November 2020
On November 27, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the meeting of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Human Resources Management Action Plan for 2021. The objective of the meeting was to jointly consider and comment on the (draft) action plan. This is one of the processes of establishing strategic human resource management and development system. The meeting reviewed human resource projects and activities and performance indicators or KPIs and target values, to be used as a framework for operational guidelines in 2021. There will be another meeting to follow up, monitor, and evaluate the respective performance metrics. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 November 2020
The Labour Minister chaired the opening of “the meeting to clarify the payment of medical services and the examination of medical services by social security hospitals in both government and private sectors” to provide good services and quality in medical care for insured persons. On November 27, 2020, at 08.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over “the meeting to clarify the payment of medical services and the examination of medical services by social security hospitals in both government and private sectors.” Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting commencement at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister said that following government policies under the administration of the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, which oversees the Ministry of Labour, focuses on caring for workers, ensuring protection and entitlement to equal rights in healthcare facilities. Both the public and private sectors play a very important role in the Ministry of Labour’s Social […]
On November 27, 2020, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to preside over the merit-making ceremony for November 2020. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s senior management also participated in the merit-making activities to give alms to 9 monks. The occasion took place in front of the Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit Pavilion. ————————————– Division of Public Relations 27 November 2020
On November 23, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the opening of the creative mindset for government innovation in labour workshop, which took place at the meeting room on the 7th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3. The training was designed to promote a creative mindset and design thinking among government officials participating in the project. The training included innovative design for organizational management and services to meet the needs of service recipients and stakeholders of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, through a participatory management mechanism of all relevant sectors. The meeting is scheduled on November 23, 25 and 27, 2020, with 25 government officials from central offices participating. ————————- Division of Public Relations 23 November 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin instructed the Department of Employment to set up a special task force to suppress agents deceiving job seekers going to work abroad, from concerns after finding employment advertising through social media persuading people to work abroad. Victims who fall into the trap have to pay 10,000 – 20,000 Baht per person. To date, no one has traveled to work abroad from the advertisements. On November 17, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government, under Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has focused on sending Thai workers to work abroad, as Thai workers are skilled, have patience, and are diligent. Today, Thai workers have become highly demanded in foreign countries. In addition, each year, Thai workers return over 140,000 million Baht in income to the country. Under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, there is an important policy on the prevention and suppression of human trafficking to elevate Thailand to the Tier 1 ranking. In the past, the Thai government has taken measures to control the spread of Covid-19 very well. It has […]
On November 12, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin sent 206 Thai workers to Suvarnabhumi Airport and gave them words of encouragement before traveling to work in the agricultural sector in Israel under the Thailand-Israel Cooperation on the Placement of Workers (TIC), generating an income of 48,073 Baht per person. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour had implemented the policy of Prime Minister in promoting Thai workers to work abroad. It focuses on the benefits and taking into account the safety of Thai workers. There is a transparent selection process from recruitment, interviews, contracting, and inspections from relevant departments, making it possible to bring income into the country continuously. Deployment of Thai workers to work in Israel started in June 2012. Each year, Thailand receives a quota of 5,000 people a year. As of February 2020, 40,082 Thai workers have traveled to work in Israel, generating 54,580 million Baht in income for the country. “The TIC program in Israel was done after Thailand was able to control the spread of Covid-19 well. The Israeli government notified the need for 2,000 […]
The Labour Minister visited Chonburi to lead a multidisciplinary team to inspect employees in the marine fishing industry and meet with employees, employers, and related sectors to drive policies to prevent and solve human trafficking. On November 6, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, together with Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event. Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province, welcomed the visiting committee. President of the Samae San Fisheries Association in Chonburi submitted a complaint letter. On this occasion, the Labour Minister observed the Port in and Port out Control Center (PIPO) in Chonburi, located in Bang Saray, Sattahip, Chonburi. He said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, focuses on driving policies to prevent and resolve the problem of human trafficking. Today, the Labour Minister traveled to meet with employees, employers, and the relevant sectors to drive the policies. He listened […]
