On August 24, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, revealed that the COVID-19 situation from 2020 to the present had affected businesses and jobs worldwide. Thailand has been affected by employment in tourism and service businesses. Still, the manufacturing and export sectors, especially in the automotive, electronic circuit board, medical equipment, and frozen food industries, have a great demand for workers. This is because many countries are unable to export products. The government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has not been inactive. It gives great importance to workers looking for a job, especially new graduates impacted by COVID-19. Therefore, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has ordered the Department of Employment to source vacancies from both the private and public sectors to support. Mrs. Theanrat said that there were 575,230 new graduates in 2020, comprising 140,755 vocational certificates, 122,585 high school diplomas, and 311,890 at the bachelor’s degrees level. An estimated434,475 people are looking for work, whereby 316,636 are already employed. A total of 230,661 people are employed in the private sector’s social security system, divided into other […]
On August 18, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod to receive complaints from former employee representatives of Brilliant Alliance Co., Ltd., in Samut Prakan, where the employer closed the business and terminated employment without compensation. The company is situated at 393 Moo 17, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province. The company’s business is producing women’s undergarments with 1,318 employees. Mr. Suthep said that the government is concerned about all employees in the event of layoffs due to the impact of the COVID-19. Today, he was assigned by Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin to receive complaints and meet with employees’ representatives to help protect workers in terms of legal benefits from the government and the Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suthep said that from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s report, the company had been closed since March 11 due to the impact of COVID-19 and economic conditions. The Labour Inspector from the Samut Prakan Province Labor Protection and Welfare Office issued an order on […]
On August 18, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting to listen to the Ministry of Labour’s performance over the past year. The meeting took place in the form of a video conference, with Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting, which took place at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. General Prawit said that today was a good opportunity to listen to the Ministry of Labour’s performance, which took place in a video conference, consistent with the current situation and following public health measures. He showed appreciation for the Ministry of Labour in driving the government’s urgent and important policies and providing timely assistance to workers. He expressed his care for the Ministry of Labour’s personnel who have […]
On August 13, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has carried out COVID-19 vaccinations. The first dose has been given to over 1.3 million Section 33 insured persons since June 7. The working group on the management and distribution of the vaccine has prepared a vaccination center to serve Section 33 insured persons with the second dose of vaccinations, which will begin on August 16, 2021. All vaccines are AstraZeneca branded. Mr. Suchart said that the second dose of vaccinations would start on August 16, 2021, onwards. Insured persons are divided according to the following vaccination formula. The first is (AZ+AZ), insured persons who received the first dose as AstraZeneca and will be due for the second dose within 12-16 weeks. The second dose will be the same, that is AstraZeneca. Insured persons in the Bangkok area who received the first dose from June 7 to July 21, 2021, will receive a second dose from August 16 to September 28, 2021. The second formula (SV+AZ) is insured persons alternating vaccines. According to the resolution of the […]
The Deputy Labour Minister sent a team to deliver food boxes to medical personnel to encourage them as they fulfill their duties caring for COVID-19 patients. On July 28, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat reported that the COVID-19 situation continues to spread, impacting the workforce. Medical personnel has to work hard to cope with the ever-increasing number of patients. Today, she assigned the team to deliver food boxes to Busarakham Hospital (Field Hospital), the Central Chest Institute of Thailand, and Srithanya Hospital, to encourage medical personnel and so that they have the food they can eat conveniently, quickly, and safely. The efforts were also to boost morale in their duties to take care of COVID-19 patients. The Deputy Labour Minister thanked medical personnel for their sacrifice. Medical personnel is at the front line in patient care, both at main hospitals and field hospitals. They have devoted their strength and energy to treating and monitoring patient symptoms and controlling the spread of the disease not to affect the Thai people, leading Thailand to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. […]
The Deputy Labour Minister continued to improve the country’s manpower development action plan, supporting S-Curve target industries in response to the COVID-19 situation. On June 30, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat chaired the meeting of the Subcommittee on Labour Development and Coordination of Vocational Training in S-Curve Target Industries No. 3/2021. Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntrik Smiti and the Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun joined the meeting. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Skill Development Ms. Jiraporn Poonyarit performed as the Secretary of the meeting, which took place at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Prof. Narumon said today’s meeting followed up on the progress of operations following the labour development and coordination of vocational training plan in the S-Curve target industries to promote products and develop manpower for the country’s target industries in an integrated manner between the relevant departments. The initiative consists of 3 main activities, including the collection of plans for production and labour development projects, analysis of job titles and requirements, and matching […]
On June 28, 2021, at 13.15 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, gave an interview on the “COVID-19 control measures in worker groups, factories, establishments, and construction camps … following the announcement to raise measures to the highest level for tightly controlled areas”. The interview was for the “NBT Fighting COVID-19 Together” program, broadcasted on the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), press Channel 2. The recording took place at the Government Houses. ++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2021
On June 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a television recording for the occasion of H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s birthday. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol also joined the recording which took place at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2021
On June 28, 2021, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong gave an interview about “remedies for worker camps during closure” on the “Hone Krasae” program at Channel 3 TV Station. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2021
On June 28, 2021, at 17.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong joined a recording for the “Secret Story” program about “remedies for worker camps during closure.” Dr. Seree Wongmontha was the moderator. The program will be broadcasted on June 29, 2021, from 11.00 to 11.50 hours via TOP NEWS. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 June 2021
On June 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a speech after charing the meeting to prepare for COVID-19 vaccinations for Section 33 insured persons in Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani provinces. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Major General 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, Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Suchin Chaichumsak, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defence General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has set COVID-19 vaccinations as a national agenda. The Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned […]
On June 28, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol welcomed the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Dr. Mei Shlomo, on a visit to bid farewell upon ending his tenure in his position. The occasion took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
On June 28, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the Homeworker Protection Committee No. 2/2021, which 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 June 28, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat, presided over the commencement of the Training Workshop on the Application of International Labour Standards in Thailand, which took place in the form of a teleconference via Zoom. The occasion took place at the Conference Room of the International Cooperation Bureau, 12th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin showed concern for employees of Kumphawapi Sugar in Kumphawapi District, Udon Thani Province. The company produces and distributes sugar. Employees were terminated due to the loss of business for many years. He instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour to investigate, prepare to support following the mission, provide legal advice on unemployment benefits, job vacancies, and professional skills training to ensure the employees receive their entitled benefits urgently. On June 9, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on helping employees of Kumphawapi Sugar in Udon Thani in announcing the business closure due to lack of financial liquidity. He said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chano-cha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, are concerned for employees affected by such cases. Therefore, the Labour Minister instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour to work proactively, follow up on the cause of the announcement of business cessation and dismissal of employees, and urgently provide assistance and remedies for entitled benefits. […]
On May 28, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined a video conference to discuss the distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine to insured persons. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Pol.Maj.Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant parties also joined the meeting at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 May 2021
