On October 27, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Secretary-General Mr. Suthep Chitayavong to visit Phuket, to chair the meeting with departments under the Ministry of Labour to prepare for the Ministry of Labour Meets the People @Phuket event. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, along with the head of government agencies, the Ministry of Labour in Phuket, attended this meeting as well, at the gymnasium building, Phuket Municipality. For the Ministry of Labour Meets the People @Phuket event, agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phuket have scheduled the event to be held on November 2, at the gymnasium building, Phuket Municipality. There are interesting activities in the event, including the Phuket Job Fair, where there are more than 30 companies opening booths with 3,000 vacancies, a meeting with new graduates (Co-Payment), an expo on creating a career to earn income, and showcase products and products ready for sale by home workers and independent professional groups, along with training […]
The Labour Minister showed concern for Thai crew members on a vessel that crashed off Taiwan’s Kaohsiung coast side. He ordered the provincial labour force to lead a team of local agencies to visit their relatives, provide clarification of information and assistance regarding various benefits to get by the procedure of the law and inform the progress of the search for the rest of the Thai crew. On October 27, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of assistance to Thai workers who have suffered a shipwreck off the coast of Kaohsiung of Taiwan on October 23. Two people were injured, including Mr. Woradej Chanthong, 29, a resident of Surin who suffered head injuries, Mr. Siripol Kotsiri, 26, from Samut Prakan, with injuries to his left ankle. They were taken to Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital for treatment. In addition, there were three other people, including Mr. Nattaphon Meekeaw, 33, a native of Udon Thani, Mr. Thanasak Denkrajang, 43, a resident of Mukdahan and Mr. Phacharaphon Saibum, 29, a native of Ubon Ratchathani. Their symptoms were not so severe, so […]
On October 27, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the seminar’s opening ceremony and to deliver policies and guidelines for good organization management for the 2021 fiscal year at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that the establishment of good corporate governance policies of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for work should provide clear policy and practice for promoting good governance in the organization and implementing and following up progress with concrete results. It should be used as a guideline for examining good governance in various areas of work of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, and to audit and prohibit any work for personal interests which will cause loss to the state, society, environment, organization, service recipients, stakeholders and employees. He said that the guidelines must consider human rights principles in labour, build acceptance, trust, confidence, and faith in service clients, the general public, and stakeholders both inside and outside the organization. The Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour, would like to announce good […]
Today (October 27, 2020) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, as head of the delegation as ASEAN Senior Labour Officer (SLOM) for Thailand, to attend the 18th ASEAN Plus Three (SLOM + 3) Senior Labour Officials Meeting through video conference at the Sangsingkeaw Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting acknowledged the progress of activities on labour with the ASEAN Plus Three countries on occupational safety and health, labour relations, skill development promotion, and the promotion of social safety networks. The meeting discussed proposals/projects under the SLOM + 3 2021-2025 plan. It comprises six areas, including 1) Human resource development, 2) Integrated growth, 3) Sustainable development, 4) Social partnerships, 5) Occupational safety and health, and 6) Protection. The meeting agreed that the ASEAN and ASEAN Plus Three countries would continue to develop their cooperation in the future. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 October 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Secretary-General to visit Kanchanaburi, to give words of encouragement to informal workers and listen to information on labour policy driving. He also met with heads of government agencies and discussed self-employment promotion among elderly groups to have a stable income and support themselves and their families. On October 15, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over the visit to encourage informal workers at Ban Nong Sai Sufficiency Economy Learning Center, Nong Sarai, Phanom Thuan, Kanchanaburi. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Nawamawat also joined the visit. On this occasion, the visiting party visited and gave words of encouragement to professional groups who joined the booths, including a homeworker group in plastic weaving and six elderly worker groups in Kanchanaburi, namely, baked banana snacks, Thong Muan dessert, Nang let dessert, chili paste, hand-woven cloths, bagged rice, doormats, and gravel and grass groups for example. In the afternoon, the Labour Minister’s Advisor chaired […]
The Labour Minister reported that the Prime Minister gives importance to deploying Thai workers to work abroad. He commended Thai workers for encompassing skills that are recognized by foreign employers and emphasized that officials at the Suvarnabhumi Jobseekers Checkpoint facilitate the 895 Thai fruit pickers returning to Finland and Sweden. He showed appreciation for the 3,270 Thai workers in the past 3 months that have earned the nation close to 800 million Baht. On October 8, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha emphasizes the deployment of Thai workers abroad, with honour and dignity. Many countries have currently shown interest in Thai workers, as Thai workers have good work discipline and skills. Furthermore, Thailand has various measures to control the spread of Covid-19. By sending Thai workers abroad, it will operate with the principle of safety for Thai workers. Mr. Suchart said that today, there are 365 Thai workers returning from Finland at 13.00 hours, and two groups returning from Sweden, including 254 people in the first group arriving […]
The Labour Minister assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister to visit Chonburi to meet with department heads of its agencies, get feedback on issues, and drive labour missions. He emphasized that every department work proactively and help business operators in need and develop the workforce in line with EEC industrial requirements. On October 6, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Suraachai Chaitrakulthong to visit Chonburi to monitor the progress on missions following the Labour Minister’s policies. He met with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi and received a briefing summarizing the situation and driving key labour missions. He also listened to and acknowledged workforce problems in the area. The meeting took place at the Krua Thai meeting room, Chonburi Institute for Skill Development 3. Mr. Surachai said that the Labour Minister had emphasized every department to work proactively, oversee working areas comprehensively, and create awareness of the Ministry’s mission. He also urged the departments to help SME operators, relieve any troubles experienced, care for insured persons to […]
On October 6, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong followed up on missions following the Labour Minister’s policies. He met with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi and received a briefing on key labour metrics and policy drivers, including workforce problems and obstacles in the area. The meeting took place at the Krua Thai meeting room, Chonburi Institute for Skill Development 3. The Assistant to the Labour Minister said that the Labour Minister had emphasized every department to work proactively, oversee working areas comprehensively, and create awareness of the Ministry’s mission. He also urged the departments to help SME operators, relieve any troubles experienced, care for insured persons to access benefits, develop the workforce in line with EEC requirements, and monitor the use of illegal foreign workers. In this regard, Chonburi has 16,538 companies comprising 767,185 employees and 48,057 vacancies. It has 12,849 job applicants, whereby 4,645 have received job placements. There are 125,545 foreign workers, comprising migrant workers […]
On September 27, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Amphan Tuwwit, joined as a speaker on the topic of “The Covid-19 pandemic labour crisis; government policy towards sustainable solutions”. The talk spoke about the impact and problems of unemployment as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and to raise awareness of ownership, access, and development of public media. The session also gave suggestions to organizations, to strengthen the participation in the formulation of public policy and the creation of networks and functional areas. The event was organized by the audience council and listeners of the program, from the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, which took place at the Suntara Wellness Resort & Hotel, Chachoengsao. —————————— Division of Public Relations 27 September 2020
On September 26, 2020, at 15.00 hours, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha commenced the Job Expo Thailand 2020, together with Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a welcoming and reported the event’s objectives, together with the Cabinet. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event at the center stage of Hall 98-99, Exhibition and Convention Center, BITEC Bangna. On this occasion, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that this event’s objective is to promote employment for new graduates. The government, state enterprises, and the private sector have come together to promote additional employment to replace foreign workers, maintaining existing employment with a focus on the areas affected by Covid-19, together with skill development opportunities for both formal and informal workers. The event hosted activities on establishing a platform for collecting employment data and developing skills with the “Thaimeengarntum.com” platform. There are over 1 million job positions from government agencies, state enterprises, and private sectors, both locally […]
The Deputy Labour Minister reported the number of workers who have passed skills training in the past year, accelerating forward to raise the workforce’s standard, driving the country’s economy. On September 25, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported the Department of Skill Development’s performance for the 2020 fiscal year, with the set target of 3,827,200 people. A total of 4,728,485 people has gone through skills development, consisting of 136,882 people. The DSD conducted training for and 4,591,603 people through encouraging organizations under the Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 and amendment No. 2, B.E. 2557. In the DSD portion, there are many interesting projects such as the logistics personnel development project in collaboration with the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA), with 323 new graduates from the undergraduate level, training, and entering the logistics market. The DSD also has a project to enhance workers’ skills in the Special Economic Development Zones totaling 12,462 people, the project for the training center of excellence in advanced technology totaling 10,710 people, the project for specific target groups to improve professional opportunities totaling 11,518 people, consisting of people who have […]
On September 23, 2020, at 07.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the Buddhist monk ceremony for the Ministry of Labour’s prosperity on its 27th anniversary of the ceremony. The event also hosted a charity ceremony for former executives, civil servants, and workers of the Ministry of Labour. Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and officials also attended the ceremony at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister, Deputy Labour Minister, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives worshiped Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit at the Ministry of Labour’s building. They paid homage to the Phra Phut Chinnarat, in front of the Department of Skill Development. The Labour Minister then presided over the Brahma ceremony at the front of the Smart Job Center building for auspiciousness. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 September 2020
The Labour Minister led a team to meet the Prime Minister, before the Cabinet’s meeting, on a roadshow for a million jobs for million people, for Thai people to have a job, the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the grand employment event. The event will have over 1 million jobs nationwide for Thai people to have work, scheduled for September 26-28, at BITEC Bangna Hall, EH 98-99. On September 22, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led a team of executives and organizations on a roadshow for the Job Expo Thailand 2020 to meeting Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event at the Santi Maitree Building, Government Houses, before the Cabinet’s meeting. The Labour Minister said that the government, by the Ministry of Labour, has organized the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the grand employment exhibition at the national level, with over one million jobs for Thai people to have a job. The event will be held between September 26-28, at BITEC Bangna, Hall […]
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 Deputy Labour Minister aims to develop skills for people with disabilities to increase career opportunities, have a stable income, and have a good quality of life to strengthen the country’s foundational economy. On September 18, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat discussed with the Director of the Chiang Mai International Foundation for Persons with Disabilities Mr. Prayud Thongkham, Director-General of the Labor Court Region 1 Saraburi Mr. Narongsak Atcharanuwat, and Director of Sri Sangwan School in Chiang Mai Mrs. Puangthong Srivilai. Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister ML Puntrik Smiti and relevant officials also participated in this discussion at Saengsingkaew meeting room, Ministry of Labour. Prof. Narumon said that skills development for the disabled is a mission of the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development that has been carried out continuously. There are policies to drive skills development for the workforce of all target groups in following the “create, elevate, and give” policy. The skill development for people with disabilities will be in the “giving” section, giving opportunities to vulnerable groups to receive assistance and access to government services thoroughly, including people […]
The Labour Minister commenced the seminar on “promoting cooperation in the implementation of organizational missions between the Labour Commission and the Ministry of Labour to promote productivity and create peace in the national industrial society in all dimensions, in vulnerable provinces and areas in Bangkok.” The seminar also gave a special lecture on “the Ministry of Labour’s management policies and missions amid the Covid-19 pandemic and its Impact on the workforce”. The seminar took place in Nakhon Nayok. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening ceremony of the seminar on “promoting cooperation in the implementation of organizational missions between the Labour Commission and the Ministry of Labour to promote productivity and create peace in the national industrial society in all dimensions, in vulnerable provinces and areas in Bangkok.” The seminar also gave a special lecture on the topic of “the Ministry of Labour’s management policies and missions amid the Covid-19 pandemic and its Impact on the workforce”. The seminar took place in Phusaktarn Resort Hotel, Muang, Nakhon Nayok. Secretary-General to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthep Chitvong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The […]
