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, Mueang, Nakhon Nayok. Secretary-General to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthep Chitvong and the Ministry […]
The Labour Minister expressed his condolences for the death of a 39-year-old Thai worker after staying in quarantine to monitor Covid-19 symptoms after returning to Thailand and staying for only one day. The Buriram Provincial Labour Office and agencies in Buriram were ordered to contact relatives for support. The Labour Minister had a teleconference with the Minister Counsellor on Labour about 5 Thai workers in Saudi Arabia who have died from Covid-19 infections. He showed concern for Thai workers and ordered officials to monitor the situation closely. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin shared his condolences for the case of a 39-year-old Thai worker who returned from Israel, who decided to jump from the balcony of a hotel in State Quarantine and died during their stay in quarantine to monitor Covid-19 symptoms, after returning to Thailand for only one day. From a preliminary investigation, the deceased was aged 39, from Buriram. They had traveled to work in Israel with SHMVEL GAMMIL and had worked with the employer for five years and three months since July 2014. They had just returned from work in Israel. Mr. Suchart spoke about […]
The Labour Minister visited the Chitralada Institute of Technology to promote cooperation projects between the Ministry of Labour and Chitralada Institute of Technology to develop standards and labour skill testing to drive the labor market quality. On August 27, 2020, at 15.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Ministry of Labour’s executives met Dr.Khunying Sumonta Promboon, the President of Chitralada Institute of Technology to visit the cooperation project between the Ministry of Labour and Institute in accelerating skill standard testing for students promote a quality workforce at Chitralada Institute of Technology, Rajasuda Sompob Building (604), the Royal Office of Sanam Suapa, Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour has cooperated with Chitralada Institute to coordinate vocational training and prepare with Chitralada School (Vocational) in professional clubs since 2007. In 2017, the National Skill Standard Testing Center was established to build electrician branch level 1 and Thai food operator level 1 with Chitralada Technology College. On June 3, 2020, Chitralada Institute of Technology organized a meeting for the Thai Cook Standards Project in collaboration with the Ministry […]
M.P. Anusaree Tubsuwan, Member of the House of Representatives and spokesperson for the Labour Commission, As the president of “Anusee Institute for Unity,” collaborated with the chairperson of the Royal Thai Police, Samosorn Lions Wasukri Club, Samsen Police Station Director of Dusit District and executives of Supreme Complex Samsen, to provide survival bags, rice, dried food to communities in the affected areas of Covid-19. They gave baking equipment to Makham, a handicapped youth involved in an accident, but was determined to have an income to support the family and intend to study further. Makham has sparked inspiration, and their contact details were taken to follow up on their education. On this occasion, M.P. Anusee participated in drawing on the map of Thailand. She painted a blue heart to wish Thais to have a blue heart and to love each other. She thanked the chairperson of the Royal Thai Police, Samsen, and all agencies for allowing participating in this activity. Because the venue was close to the Parliament, it did not take long to participate in this charity event. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 August 2020
On August 27, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an interview to Daily News newspaper on taking care of over 38 million workers by promoting skills development to up-skill and re-skill, providing workers with skills that can support them during the Covid-19 situation. The efforts are under the MOU in collaboration with the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education. Through the MOU, the parties exchange information on vocational needs in line with the labour market and increase efficiency in preventing and resolving human trafficking, to upgrade the nation to Tier 1. Efforts are also aimed towards increasing social security benefits by encouraging employees to be aware of their safety and health, take good care, and prevent diseases from work. This also includes developing a Big-Data database system to serve people, ensuring information is accurate, prompt, and timely. The Ministry of Labour has expanded its network integrations to promote, protect, and develop non-formal or independent workers’ skills by promoting over 1 million jobs to protect workers according to labour law. Furthermore, it has expedited assistance for insured persons under Section 33 with low income […]
The Labour Minister expressed his condolences for the death of a Thai worker from Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia. He ordered the Counsellor Minister on Labour to track outstanding wages and the Provincial Labour Office and agencies in Lampang to inform relatives and support the deceased’s family. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave his condolences to the death of a Thai worker from Covid-19 in Saudi Arabia. The incident was reported by Commander Lieutenant Vittavat Koodprasert, Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh). The report stated that on August 26, 2020, at 11.00 hours, the Labour Office in Riyadh coordinated with the Royal Thai Embassy in Riyadh, saying that a 67-year-old Thai worker who was treated for Covid-19 had passed away. Investigations showed that this Thai worker was a Lampang resident, working with an employer called Al-Oasis Contracting & Trading in Jubail. Minister Counselor (on Labour) from the Labour Office in Riyadh reported that they inquired with the employer and found that this worker was a general mechanic and was admitted to hospital since August 6, 2020. For details about the work, salary, and hire date, the supervisor […]
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the training program to provide knowledge on the management of the National Labour Data Center and to utilize the data to become Provincial Big Data, which will help to develop digital capabilities of personnel within the organization. This will promote knowledge about the global digital technology transformation in the 4.0 era. Today (August 26, 2020) at 13.45 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Surapol Ploysook presided over the commencement ceremony of the training program for the administration of the National Labour Information Center and the use of information to become Provincial Big Data at the Grand Ballroom, S Ratchada Hotel, Bangkok. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that “This training is of great importance to building awareness and understanding, and to prepare personnel for the digital economy and society era, where digital technology plays an increasingly important role. It is very necessary for the way of life of people and has resulted in structural changes, forms of economic activity, production, trade, services, and social processes, including interpersonal interactions. Technology has affected work performance and the management of government agencies […]
Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat attended a meeting with the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul to follow up on the mission of the Department of Skill Development following the national strategy for 2020. The Department of Skill Development, under the strategies on safety, capacity building, development, and empowerment of human resources and the social equality goal of 3,827,200 people, with a result of 4,419,890 people The Skill Development Fund has a capital of 1,118,337,416,33 Baht. A total of 432 companies have been approved for a total of 267,546,248 Baht in loans. A total of 71,034 workers have received skill training. From the Covid-19 pandemic, = measures were implemented to support businesses with loans from the Skill Development Fund, by deferring the debt repayment period in 44 places and extending the repayment period, 37 places. The interest rate was reduced in 2 places, 117 places postponed the repayment date, and 37 places had a free first repayment period. In the past, labour skill standards have been promoted to encourage the development of skills to reach international standards. Initiatives include the national skill competition at […]
The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson reported that the Ministry of Labour, by the Minister Counsellor (on Labour), in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), where the Labour Office in Riyadh oversees Thai workers in Lebanon joined Beirut labour volunteers in taking dry food to injured and affected Thai workers. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Thaenrat Nawamawat, as the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, revealed that she had received additional reports from Commander Lieutenant Vittawat Kuprasert, Minister Counselor (on Labour), in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), where the Labour Office in Riyadh oversees Thai workers in Lebanon. The reports updated the progress from the violent explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. As of August 7, many Thai workers in the inner Beirut region, who have suffered losses, are waiting for urgent assistance. This is especially for consumer products such as dry foods, where prices are rising rapidly, as some of the warehouses are damaged which may cause a shortage soon. Ms. Sirion Srivirut has a career as a massage therapist and hairdresser She is also an Overseas Labour Volunteer in Beirut, which serves as a network […]
The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson reported that there were Thai workers injured in the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. There was a third case reported recently, whereby the worker has been treated and sent to recover at an accommodation. Meanwhile, the Labour Ambassador has coordinated with overseas labour volunteers to organize subsistence bags to visit Thai workers. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Thienrat Nawamawat, as the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, revealed further reports from Commander Lieutenant Vittavat Koodprasert, Minister Counselor (on Labour), in Saudi Arabia (Riyadh), where the Labour Office in Riyadh oversees Thai workers in Lebanon. The reports updated the progress from the violent explosions in Beirut, Lebanon. On August 6, an additional Thai worker was found injured. Mr. Khomsan Kajonsombat, a jewelry technician, was hit by a door that fell on his leg, causing swelling in his legs and feet. His accommodation was severely damaged. All three injured Thai workers were treated to allowed to rest until they are healed. So far, there have been three Thai workers injured from the incident. In addition, the incident caused Mdm. Raya Homsi, Acting Honorary Consul in Beirut, […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the Master Manager for Happy Workplace training program from the project on “creating a model well-being organization to improve workers’ quality of life sustainably”. The training aims to utilize the knowledge, ability and experience received from the training to design and create action plans to drive the well-being of the organization and for happy employees and a happy workplace. On July 8, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the commencement of the Master Manager for Happy Workplace training program from the project on “creating a model well-being organization to improve workers’ quality of life sustainably”. The training took place at the S Ratchada Hotel in Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. He said that the training was a great opportunity for participants to attend this training from the healthy organization model project, which aims to improve employees’ quality of life towards sustainability. It is a project that supports the Ministry of Labour’s mission in caring for its personnel’s’ quality of life, and that of its service users. In addition, it has created a model organization to improve the […]
On June 27, 2020, at 18.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol was co-chair of the selection of talent and young models in the 10th To Be Number One Idol campaign for 2020, in the 2nd national qualifying round at JJ Hall, 6th floor, JJ Mall, Chatuchak, Bangkok. The event was the To Be Number One project initiative by HRH Princess Ubol Ratana, organized to recognize the 10th To Be Number One Idol for 2020. There were 40 people who were selected nationwide. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 June 2020
On May 27, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the meeting of the Labour Welfare Committee No. 5/2020 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu conference room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the petition under Section 120 from the employer, Pan Thai Air (Bangkok) Co., Ltd., with 11 employees involved, Thai Apparel Industry Co., Ltd., with 1 employee involved, Duang Pradab Jewelry Co., Ltd., with 4 employees involved, and Maneekan Siam Co., Ltd with 5 employees involved. —————————————————- Division of Public Relations 27 May 2020
The Labour Minister’s Assistant joined the discussion with the YPO business group to listen to the problems of business operators affected by COVID-19, while building trust with the entrepreneurs to allow businesses to revitalize quickly. The Ministry of Labour is ready to help following its measures to remedy employees and reduce the impacts of COVID-19. On May 27, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng chaired a meeting with the YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization) business group. The group has approximately 200 members in Thailand and over 10,000 in the world. The meeting took place over Zoom, to listen to the problems of entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives and staff from departments under the Ministry of Labour also participated in the event, which took place at the meeting room on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. The Labour Minister’s Assistant discussed the Ministry of Labour’s remedial measures related to the Covid-19 situation, such as guidelines for […]
On May 27, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the Working Group on the Establishment of the International Labour Cooperation Agreement No.1/2020, in the case of sending Thai workers to work in the agricultural sector temporarily in Israel under the TIC project. The meeting discussed and summarized the main content and (draft) agreement between the Government of Israel and the Government of Thailand regarding the temporary employment of Thai labour in Israel’s agricultural sector. The meeting also summarized the essence and (draft) guidelines following the agreement between the Government of Israel and the Government of Thailand regarding the temporary employment of Thai labour in Israel’s agricultural sector. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————————– Division of Public Relations
Today (May 27, 2020) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the second subcommittee meeting on Labour Prevention and Trafficking in 2020. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit along with relevant departments also attended the meeting which took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour building. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s visit and delivery of policy to the Ministry of Labour on May 1, 2020, where he had expressed concern about the foreign labour situation following the COVID-19 pandemic. He had ordered for the oversight and prevention of labour rights violations from occurring, especially with workers in the fishing sector. He requested that all sectors work closely and follow the news through various channels, especially from civil society. In March 2020, the Ministry of Labour coordinated with international organizations and civil society and found abuse of fishery workers in Somalia waters. The Ministry of Labour attached great importance to the said matter and worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
