On August 5, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the fire at an entertainment establishment (MOUNTAIN B) at about 01.00 hours last night. The establishment is located at the edge of Sukhumvit Road, Bangna-Trad Moo 7, Phlu Ta Luang Subdistrict, Sattahip District, Chonburi Province. As soon as the news was received, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, expressed their concern about the incident and instructed the Ministry of Labour to urgently investigate the facts and provide immediate assistance to affected employees and employers. Today, he assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mr. Somphot Kwangkaew, to lead a special team to investigate accidents or dangers encountered at work in severe cases. They visited the Work Safety Center Area 2 in Chonburi, and agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi Province were assigned to investigate the facts and find out the cause of the incident, to check whether there was a violation or non-compliance with the Safety Act Occupational Health […]
On August 4, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, joined the Narcotics Control Committee Meeting No. 2/2022 online. The meeting considered the (draft) national policies and plans on prevention, suppression, and solving drug problems for 2023 – 2027, the designation of areas for experimental planting of opium poppies and cultivating buffalo dung mushrooms for research studies under Section 55 of the Drug Code, and the (draft) notification of the Ministry of Public Health on specifying the names of narcotics of category 1, 2 and 4, B.E. …. It also considered the comparison of fines under the Drug Code and the appointment of a subcommittee to consider and approve the staff appointment under the ONCB according to the Drug Code, the subcommittee on compensation for narcotics reporters, and narcotics officers. The meeting took place at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On August 4, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pathum Thani Province to visit the area to give compensation to the family of the insured persons who died from a U-turn overpass cement sheet falling onto a construction worker, an employee of the Department of Highways in the Rama 2 Road area, at the 3rd Bridge Construction and Reconstruction Center, Lat Lum Kaeo District, Pathum Thani Province. Mr. Suchart said that from the incident, the U-turn bridge beam in front of Vibharam Samut Sakhon Hospital, Rama 2 Road, closed for renovation, fell on top of a car on July 31, causing one death and one injury. Mr. Chatchai Sirimart was the person who was injured and was admitted to Samut Sakhon Hospital. His symptoms are improving, and the doctor has allowed him to return home. The employee will be entitled to actual medical expenses until the end of the treatment. […]
On July 27, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the National Committee Meeting on the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour No. 1/2022. The meeting considered the (draft) situation report on the elimination of child labour for the 2021 fiscal year and the preparation of action plans on eliminating the worst forms of child labour for 2023-2027. Other matters included modifications to the compositions of the National Committee on the Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour and a subcommittee under the National Committee. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikhom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On July 27, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the ceremony, took an oath of allegiance to be a good official and the power of the land, and signed a blessing to honour His Majesty the King on the occasion of His Majesty the King’s Birthday on July 28, 2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and Sergeant Major Yossingh Liamlert, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Ministry of Labour executives, civil servants and officials also participated in the event at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 July 2022
On July 27, 2022, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to join as a representative at the International Economic Policy Committee (IEP) Meeting No. 2/2022, via a teleconference system. The meeting took place at the Saengsingkaew Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Don Pramudwinai chaired the meeting. The meeting’s key agendas included the consideration and approval of minutes of the IEP Meeting No. 6/2022, No 1/2022, the proceedings related to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement of Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), and the negotiations to upgrade the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and ASEAN with dialogue partners. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 July 2022
On July 19, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the release ceremony of the Working Group on the Integration of Inspections on Employment and Working Conditions and Human Trafficking in Marine Fishing Vessels for 2022. Samut Songkhram Provincial Governor Mr. Kajon Srichavanothai, Samut Songkhram Deputy Provincial Governor Mr. Sirisak Sirimangkala, and representatives from relevant agencies in the area, such as the Provincial Internal Security Operations Command, the Provincial Maritime Enforcement Command Center, the Provincial Port Security Control Center, the Samut Songkhram Regional Harbor Office, the Provincial Fisheries Office, the Provincial Immigration Office, the Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, the Samut Songkhram Fisheries Checkpoint, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Songkhram Province participated in this event at the Wat Chong Lom Pier, Ban Prok Subdistrict, Mueang Samut Songkhram District, Samut Songkhram Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on a government inspection of Nonthaburi Province. Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Sujin Chaichumsak gave a welcoming. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mr. Chamlong Chuayrod, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mrs. Darunee Nithithaweekul, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and heads of government agencies from the Ministry of Labour in Nonthaburi Provinces gave a welcoming. This visit monitored the water situation and the Phra Phimon Canal development plan for the Nonthaburi – Nakhon Pathom Provinces, 2022 – 2027. The delegation also listened to the presentation on the role, and participation of network partners in the Khlong Phra Phimon area, joined the community products exhibition and met with the people in the area. The occasion took place at the Sai Yai Temple, Sai Noi Subdistrict, Sai Noi District, and Nonthaburi Province. On this occasion, General Prawit met with the heads of government agencies, community representatives, and informal workers’ groups. He encouraged the leaders of subdistrict labour volunteers in Nonthaburi Province, […]
On June 30, 2022, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the opening of the 34th THAILAND SAFE@WORK event. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave an opening speech about the event’s objectives. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and related agencies also joined the opening ceremony at the Royal Jubilee Ballroom, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province. General Prayuth congratulated organizations on receiving the award of success and pride from personnel at all levels in the organization participating in promoting occupational safety, health, and working environment to succeed. The government has laid out an important roadmap on labour, which the Ministry of Labour has expedited to solve many problems, such as the […]
On June 27, 2022, at 13.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined a study visit on fishery technologies. Police General Thammasak Wicharaya, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, as the Chairman of the Subcommittee for Enhancement of Sustainable Trafficking in Persons Solutions, chaired the event in the meeting room of the Fisheries Monitoring Center (FMC), FMC Center Building, 1st floor, Department of Fisheries. The Department of Fisheries presented details of the E-license system, the Sea book issuing system, the Fishing info (FI) system, the Common Risk Assessment system, the Thai Flag Traceability system, and the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS). ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 June 2022
The Prime Minister showed concern about the fire at a commercial building in the Sampeng area on Ratchawong Road. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to expedite inspections to help employees and employers urgently. The Labour Minister instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, together with agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to visit the area to investigate the facts and assist with legal protection and rights. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the fire in a commercial building in the Sampeng area, on Kikuya Intersection, Ratchawong Road, Chakrawat Subdistrict, Samphanthawong District, Bangkok. As soon as they heard the news, the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, expressed their care and concern about the incident that happened, impacting the lives and property of employees, employers, and business establishments. He instructed the Ministry of Labour to urgently speed up assistance to the employees and employers. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare was instructed to send security inspectors to check the facts. The preliminary […]
On June 27, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the opening ceremony of the project to support the aging society at the local level (60 Yung Jaew). President of Ban Mo Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Mr. Soi Pankaew, and a network of elderly worker groups welcome them at the Ban Mo Subdistrict Administrative Organization Office, Mueang Phetchaburi District, Phetchaburi Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gives importance to the workforce and taking care of people of all ages, especially the elderly, who are considered a vulnerable group. The Ministry of Labour aims to promote employment and improve the quality of life of the elderly, aged between 60 to 69 years, to have work and income suitable for living. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned […]
The Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Minister Counselor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, Mr. Nithipat Wattanasuwakul, had negotiations with the KHOSHIPA Association, a shipyards association from the Republic of Korea, and Hyundai, which is also a member of the association. Mr. Suchart said that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, give importance to promoting Thai people to work abroad. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to find ways to expand the labour market in more foreign countries. Today, he assigned the Permanent Secretary of Labour and the group to discuss with the South Korean Association of Shipyards. This association is a collaboration of eight large South Korean companies. In 2020, there were many orders. Therefore, it is necessary to hire 10,000 workers annually, including 4,000 welders, 1,400 painters, […]
On June 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of helping Daruma Sushi employees who were laid off. As soon as they heard the news, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, were concerned about the employees. They assigned the Ministry of Labour to support the employees to receive benefits and protection under the law. The Labour Minister responded to that order and informed departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect and expedite assistance immediately. The investigation found that Daruma Sushi was registered under the name of Daruma Suji Co., Ltd., with its head office located at 87 The Jas Ramintra Project, 2nd Floor, Room A 217, Lat Pla Khao Road, Anusawari Subdistrict, Bang Khen District, Bangkok. The company operates a Japanese restaurant with Mr. Metha Chasingsuk as a director. It has 71 employees working in Bangkok and nearby provinces, with 27 branches. On June 17, the branch manager announced the shop’s closure and dismissed employees. On June 20, 2022, labour inspectors from the Bangkok Labour Protection and Welfare […]
The Labour Minister awarded honourary certificates for model establishments of good labour practices following the sufficiency economy philosophy and outstanding welfare committees in establishments for 2022. It also honoured “model enterprises” in providing appropriate welfare, and sustainable development in the quality of life of the workforce, according to the sufficiency economy philosophy. On June 20, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the awarding ceremony for the model establishment of good labour practices according to the sufficiency economy philosophy and outstanding welfare committees in establishments for 2022. The occasion took place at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn gave permission for the Ministry of Labour to operate the “Good Labour Practices Project Following the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.” It aims to enable business establishments to adopt the sufficiency economy philosophy as a guideline for improving the quality of life for workers. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of […]
On June 15, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to attend the inspection of Sakon Nakhon Province. The visit was attended by Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew, and the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Sakon Nakhon Provincial Governor Mrs. Chureerat Thep-At gave a welcome. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led the Prime Minister visited the booths of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Sakon Nakhon Province, consisting of the Ban Phak Kham Phu Bark Dyeing Weaving Group, the Kho Khieo Subdistrict Handicraft Group, activities to enhance the efficiency of dyeing by using indigo plants, and the Good Labour Project under the sufficiency economy philosophy. On this occasion, the Prime Minister met with groups of informal workers and encouraged the leaders of subdistrict labour volunteers and the labour […]
