On October 19, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received claims and discussed with eight employee representatives from Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., and representatives of the Triumph International Labour Union of Thailand, a women’s undergarment manufacturer in Samut Prakan. The employees were terminated due to business closure, where they did not receive any compensation. The employees gathered in front of the Government House to submit two requests: to amend the Employee Welfare Fund regulations and follow up the progress of litigation against the employer. Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Dr. Seksakon Atthawong and Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong also joined the occasion at Meeting Room 1, old OCSC building. Following the issue, the Labour Minister assigned the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to utilize the Employee Welfare Fund funds for 22,321,856 Baht to pay welfare for the 1,231 employees. The Social Security Office has paid unemployment benefits to the employees, amounting to 65,540,768 Baht. Additionally, the Department of Employment was assigned to arrange jobs to support the unemployed in Samut Prakan Province, providing 1,834 positions. […]
On October 12, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol to visit the area to monitor the water situation and deliver 200 survival bags to workers and villagers affected by the floods. Governor of Uthai Thani Province Mr. Kajonkiat Rakpanichmanee was the recipient. Agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Uthai Thani Province also participated in the “Ministry of Labour meets the people” activities to alleviate suffering, maintain happiness, and provide labour services to the people. The effort includes services to “reduce expenses” (free maintenance of electrical appliances and motorcycles and free oil change). It also promotes protection for insured persons, providing consultations on work and employment and services to register for unemployment. The occasion took place under the Chaloem Phrakiat Bridge (Uthai-Manorom), Tha Sung Subdistrict, Mueang Uthai Thani District, Uthai Thani Province. Police Major General Nantachat said that the tropical storm “Dian Mu” has caused heavy to very heavy rain. In some places, rain has accumulated for several days causing water to […]
On October 7, 2021, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General, Mr. Niyom Songkaew, spoke about Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd. employees and representatives of the Triumph International Labour Union of Thailand, a women’s undergarment manufacturer in Samut Prakan province. They were terminated due to business closure and were not compensated. The workers gathered at the Government Houses to demand that the government use the central budget to pay compensation to the laid-off workers and filed a letter requesting a review of the employee benefits payment through Suthep U-On, Chairman of the Labour Commissioner, House of Representatives, to present to the Prime Minister. In this matter, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin instructed the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to pay compensation from Employee Welfare Fund from April 28 to August 11, 2021, to 1,231 employees, totaling 22,321,856 Baht. The compensation payment also includes unemployment insurance in the amount of 65,540,768 Baht. Additionally, the Department of Employment organized 1,834 vacancies. Mr. Niyom continued that the government, under the Prime Minister, is concerned about all workers. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart […]
On October 6, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the government’s remedial payments to workers and businesses in the 29 dark red provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Songkhla, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Rayong, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ratchaburi. Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Tak. The effort aims to control the COVID-19 pandemic following the CCSA’s measures. He said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha was concerned for the workers and companies affected by COVID-19. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office to implement an employer remedial program for insured persons under Sections 33, 39, and 40. From the start of the project to September 28, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office (SSO) has transferred money to PromptPay accounts linked to an ID card number to support employers and insured persons in all three sections, reaching over 165,000 employers and totaling over 12,700 million Baht. The effort reached 12 million insured persons under Sections 33,39, and […]
Today (October 5, 2021), the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Navamawat, visited Lop Buri and Ang Thong provinces. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong and Advisory Board to the Labour Minister Ms. Aumpun Thuwawit visited Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya to visit, support, and donate 100 survival bags to flood victims at Thang Chang Subdistrict, Bang Ban District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the committee inspected, encouraged, and gave rescue bags to workers and villagers who suffered from flooding in Lop Buri province, totaling 400 sets and 12,000 bottles of drinking water. The first point was at the Ban Kluay Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The second point was at Wat Sa Ta Waew, Phu Kha Sub-district, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Lopburi Province also joined the occasion. From there, Mrs. Thiwalrat and the committee traveled to the area to visit, encourage and […]
On October 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Navamawat, to visit the area to support and give relief bags to workers and villagers who suffered from the flooding in Lop Buri, totaling 400 sets and 12,000 bottles of drinking water. The first point was at the Ban Kluay Subdistrict Administrative Organization in Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The second point was at Wat Sa Ta Waew, Phu Kha Sub-district, Ban Mi District, Lopburi Province. The heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Lopburi Province also joined the occasion. From there, Mrs. Thiwalrat and the committee traveled to the area to visit, support, and donate 230 relief bags to flood victims of Ang Thong Province, along with 6,000 bottles of drinking water at the Pa Mok District Office in Ang Thong Province. Deputy Governor of Ang Thong Province, Mr. Sakda Bandasak, received the donations. The committee got onto a barge to visit, give encouragement and items to Ang Thong Province’s flood victims, ten workers from […]
On September 30, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the governments remedy payments to workers and businesses in the 29 provinces dark red provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Songkhla, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Rayong, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Tak, to manage the COVID-19 pandemic following the CCSA’s measures. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned for the workers and businesses affected by COVID-19. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office was assigned to implement a remedy program for employers and insured persons under Sections 33, 39, and 40. From the beginning of the month to September 28, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office (SSO) has transferred money to eligible persons’ PromptPay accounts linked to their ID card numbers. The effort has assisted employers and insured persons under all 3 Sections, already injecting over 90 billion Baht in the economy for over 150,000 employers and almost 12 million insured persons […]
On September 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, to donate 5,000 pieces of food packaging boxes from the private sector to Associate Professor Dr. Khunying Sumontha Promboon, President of Chitralada Institute of Technology as the recipient. The donations will be used to package food for delivery to medical personnel and people affected by the Covid-19 situation. The occasion took place at the Chitralada Institute of Technology. ———————————– Division of Public Relations 28 September 2021
On September 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area to award workplaces with the Thailand Labor Management Excellence Award 2021. The occasion occurred at the Nopparat Room, Royal Diamond Hotel, Rai Som Subdistrict, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province. Heads of government agencies in affiliation with the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province participated in the occasion. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that 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 Labour, has foreseen the importance of the workforce, which is an important force of the nation. It focuses on raising awareness among employers and employees to comply with labour laws, including establishing a labour relationship management system and welfare. It aims to improve the quality of life of employees and their families, following the philosophy of a sufficiency economy and creating a good investment climate. It gives drug addicts the opportunity to redeem themselves and return as good people to society to show that their establishment is part […]
On September 28, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong chaired the meeting of the working group on workplace safety following the Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Act B.E. 2554 No. 1/2021. The meeting considered the criteria and how to use the Job Matching system between graduates and workplaces that do not have safety officers employed. The efforts coordinate between educational institutions and business establishments for employees to study, train and develop curriculums in occupational health. The meeting considered the working group’s action plan to arrange for safety officers to work in the workplace according to the Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Act B.E. 2554. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
On September 28, 2021, at 08.45 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the awarding ceremony of the “Save the Great Land” insignia in front of the portrait of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great at the hall in front of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office Mr. Praphon Silprassamee, Deputy Secretaries-General of the Social Security Office Mrs. Buppha Phanpeng and Mr. Manat Tanamai, and Head of the Minister’s Office Mr. Samat Pattamasukon received the insignia. The “Save the Great Land” insignia is a reminder to be aware of the duties and preserve the land more than life. It is considered a symbol of dignity and honour, showing the virtues that have been sacrificed and dedicated to creating great benefits to the nation. —————————————————– Division of Public Relations 28 September 2021
On September 28, 2021, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the activities on the occasion of the Thai National Flag Day 2021. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion around the flag pole in front of the Smart Job Center, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the Cabinet at the meeting on September 20, 2016, approved September 28 of every year as the Thai National Flag Day. It started on September 28, 2017, as the first day without being considered a public holiday. It requires that the Thai flag be hoisted and decorated on that day to create pride among the nation’s people and pay homage to His Majesty King Rama VI, who gave the tricolor flag as the Thai flag. “The national flag is the highest symbol of the nation. The Thai flag originally came in many forms until the reign of King Rama VI, who was graciously pleased to […]
On September 17, 2021, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha visited to follow up on the Factory Sandbox project at Mitsubishi Motor Company Limited (Laem Chabang), Thung Sukla Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Chonburi Provincial Governor Mr. Pakrathorn Thienchai, Chairman of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Mr. Chokki Morikazu and the delegation gave a welcoming, together with other senior executives from the Ministry of Labour. General Prayuth said that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected the world and in all sectors. The government and private sector must work together to drive the country forward, create jobs, and build investor confidence. He thanked the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health, and the Ministry of Industry for working together to integrate the government’s efforts in helping and healing those affected by COVID-19. The government has made vaccinations a national agenda to build immunity among Thai people by starting a Kickoff on June 7, 2021. He thanked all parties involved in driving the government’s national agenda. General Prayuth spoke about past investments […]
On August 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited to follow up on the Factory Sandbox project, observe vaccinations and encourage insured persons in the workplace at AW (Thailand) Co., Ltd., located at Kan Song Subdistrict, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province and Vanda Pack Co., Ltd., at Khlong Tamru Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chonburi Province. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Pol.Maj.Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Chonburi Provincial Governor Mr. Phakhathorn Thienchai, Deputy Provincial Governor of Chonburi Mr. Tawatchai Srithong, Province, Chairman of the Board of Ricoh Manufacturing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mr. Yukihiro Toriyama, Chairman of Vanda Pack Co., Ltd., Mr. Warawong Tangkitwet and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that the government under the leadership of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan has […]
On August 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, to visit the Samut Sakhon Factory Sandbox project at Unicord PCL. Mr. Boonsong 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, have given importance to the prevention and control of the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. On August 16, 2021, the CCSA approved a pilot project for prevention and control of the pandemic in industrial plants (Factory Sandbox) by working with various agencies in the area under the process “inspect, maintain, control and supervise,” which consists of proactive screening for factory employees according to established measures, the establishment of a field hospital to treat green, yellow and red categorized patients, vaccinating workers and the issuance of certificates to the company to ensure investor confidence. From there, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and committee visited the vaccination point at Unicord PCL to prepare services for insured persons. The Factory […]
The Deputy Labour Minister revealed that Phrae City would host a skill competition for teak furniture to enhance the development of skilled workers to international standards this August 28 to 29. On August 27, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development (DSD) has an important mission to develop the skills and potential of the workforce to a professional standard. It aims to increase the workforce’s ability to compete in various arenas. In addition to the training and skill testing, one of the DSD’s important activities carried out regularly is skill competitions. This is one of the ways to promote the development of labour skills to reach international standards, stimulate the development of labour potential, and add economic value to increase the country’s competitiveness on the world stage. Prof. Narumon added that she was assigned to the concept of driving Thailand together. Phrae has a great intention to develop and promote raw materials and products of Phrae Province to be widely known and develop the area’s labour potential to keep […]
