On December 28, 2020, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Capt. Thammanat Prompao and Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat were assigned by Deputy Prime Minister (Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan) to clear the problem of villagers in the Chana district area affected by the “Chana model city, an industrial estate of the future” project, to see the conditions of the Baan Pak Bang Sakom. The visit also aimed to listen to the troubles of a group of over 100 local fishermen and understand the Chana Rak Thain Group leaders to find a solution together. Prof. Narumon said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan are concerned about the people who have been affected by the Chana model city, an industrial estate of the future” project, and the conflicts that arose. Thus, the Deputy Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives were assigned to visit the area to listen to the troubles from implementing the said project and then bring the problems and proposals from the villagers to present to the government. The effort is a […]
On December 28, 2020, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol led the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and staff to gift a basket of flowers to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour Police General Adul Saengsingkeaw on the occasion of the 2021 New Year. The occasion took place at the General Adul Saengsingkeaw Foundation, Police General Hospital. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 December 2020
On December 28, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong led the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, and staff to gift a basket of flowers to Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, on the occasion of the 2021 New Year. The occasion took place at the Five Provinces Forest Foundation, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin expressed concern for over 30 Thai workers in South Korea who were tested positive for Covid-19. He emphasized that the Labour Ambassadors from the Labour Office in Seoul coordinate and provide assistance following the procedures. On December 25, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case where over 30 Thai people in South Korea had tested positive for Covid-19. The Ministry of Labour had received reports by the Minister Counselor (on labour) at the Embassy in Seoul on December 24, located in Cheonan City Municipality, Chungcheongnam Province, the Republic of Korea. The report found that there were 31 Thai people with positive test results for Covid-19. From initial investigation found that the site where the Thai workers were detected positive was a commercial building in the Peang Cheon area, where the second floor served as a Thai restaurant with buffet services, with a snooker table also available. The chef was suspected of having been infected with Covid-19 but had not shown any signs. As a result, many Thais who used the services in the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited Nonthaburi to accelerate policies to drive Thailand’s integration of all sectors to promote employment and create security for all workers, consistent with the local context. On December 16, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to follow up on the implementation of the Thai Steering Committee in Nonthaburi province and provide guidelines for the committees’ performance to drive Thailand together in Nonthaburi. The meeting took place at the main meeting room, 3rd floor, Building 1, Nonthaburi Municipality Office. Nonthaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Suchin Chaichumsak gave a welcoming and presented the topic of moving Thailand together, the province’s general condition, and progress in driving Thailand together, including obstacles, challenges, and suggestions from Nonthaburi. The approaches to drive Thailand together in Nonthaburi includes: 1) The health service centers for people with a special focus on the heart 2) Long Term Care, a medical device warehouse 3) Flood protection flap along the Chao Phraya River 4) Solving flood problems in 26 areas that have not received the budget and 5) Logistical development for water tourism. On […]
On December 7, 2020, at 15.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew to preside over the opening of the “Ministry of Labour’s Joint Service Center Project” at the Grand Ballroom, 8th floor, Eastin Hotel Makkasan, Bangkok. The workshop was organized to create knowledge and understanding of serving people with the Ministry of Labour’s e-Service system to increase labour knowledge to develop public relations skills via online channels. The event was honoured by representatives of the Social Security Office to give lectures on missions provided through the e-Service system and speakers from the Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi. The meeting took place from December 7-8, 2020. It was attended by 128 people, comprising of mentors from 62 Provincial Labour Offices, 64 workers at the Ministry of Labour’s Joint Service Center, and observers from the Songkhla and Narathiwat Provincial Labour Offices. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 7 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties at the Ministry of Labour to Sisaket, to meet the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour and visit trainees in the training course preparing participants for the workforce. On December 7, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties at the Ministry of Labour Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert to Sisaket, to chair the meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour, to follow up on its missions at the Sisaket Office of Skill Development. He also observed projects to enhance skills and competencies, workforce preparatory training courses in Thai culinary. The training course is 280 hours (2 months) and includes a 1-month internship. The curriculum duration is from May 20, 2020, to December 25, 2020, comprising ten trainees. It is training for new workers before entering the workforce, giving them the capacity to perform their work according to the standards. After completing the training, trainees partake in an internship in […]
The Labour Minister assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to award certificates and employment support for 19 graduates from the Technical Training Program in Japan (IM JAPAN) totaling 3,195,760 Baht. The Assistant to the Labour Minister revealed that the Ministry of Labour had implemented the Prime Minister’s policies to promote Thai workers’ employment, both working in the country and abroad. Japan is regarded as a potential labour market, from the level of income, coupled with knowledge and work experience. It is also a target country that many Thai workers are interested in and want to travel to for work, to acquire full-time technical work practice in Japan. It is regarded as an important opportunity to earn income, including learning techniques and work skills, to adapt their experience to work in Thailand. “I would like to congratulate and commend trainees from the Technical Training Program for showing persistence and diligence in practicing techniques in Japan, throughout the specified period. Technical trainees are considered an important part of the country’s economic development. It brings together the knowledge, […]
On November 28, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat presided over the opening ceremony of the “Phayathai Relationship” event at Darul Aman Mosque. Mr. Imamanit Thongsaeng, Advisor to the Halal Affairs Central Islamic Committee of Thailand and the Chairman of the Islamic Mosquegave, gave a welcoming. Chairman of the Cultural Council M.P. Pada Worakanont, Director of the Ratchathewi District Office Mr. Putsadee Wongkamhaeng, and the Superintendent of Phayathai Police Station joined the event. The Deputy Labour Minister said that he was very pleased to be a part and get involved in organizing an event to earn money for the renovation of the Darul Aman Mosque. The building has a long history of 150 years. It shows that the Mosque and the community are united in love and harmony and have a charitable heart like Muslims and other religions who joined and donated the event. The Deputy Labour Minister continued that the Islamic religion has many teachings, one of which is supporting each other. There is a wide variety of different identities and cultures, but this does not […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized on the stage of the Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Workers’ Organization Council of Thailand, to adopt the “Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” policy, joining forces from all sectors to plan and strengthen the workplace to overcome obstacles, while maintaining original employment conditions. The intention is to promote a good quality of life for workers and accelerate the country’s economy’s recovery. The Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the speech before the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Automobile Workers Organization Council of Thailand in Samut Prakan. Chairman of the Automobile Workers Organization Council Mr. Manit Promkarikul, together with the chairman of another 95 labour automobile labour unions, gave a welcoming. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that he was the first Labour Minister to connect with union leaders and the workforce like friends. This has never happened before, and it has allowed the Labour Minister’s work to be more efficient from more information and supportive team from the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin walked down Bang Saen Beach in Chonburi to promote and raise awareness of Social Security Section 40 with the ” Social Security Section 40 Caring for the People” campaign, inviting independent workers to apply for Section 40 to strengthen security in life. On November 28, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chokmlin presided over the campaign’s opening ceremony to promote and raise awareness of Social Security Section 40 with the “Social Security Section 40 Caring for the People” campaign at Bang Saen Beach, Saen Suk, Mueang Chonburi, Chonburi. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Deputy Governor of Chonburi Mr. Thawatchai Srithong gave a welcoming, and the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman gave a report. The Labour Minister said that the Government and the Ministry of Labour have made it important to protect the workforce from enjoying equal protection and rights in all sectors. Today, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is determined to create social […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin instructed the Department of Employment to set up a special task force to suppress agents deceiving job seekers going to work abroad, from concerns after finding employment advertising through social media persuading people to work abroad. Victims who fall into the trap have to pay 10,000 – 20,000 Baht per person. To date, no one has traveled to work abroad from the advertisements. On November 17, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government, under Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has focused on sending Thai workers to work abroad, as Thai workers are skilled, have patience, and are diligent. Today, Thai workers have become highly demanded in foreign countries. In addition, each year, Thai workers return over 140,000 million Baht in income to the country. Under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, there is an important policy on the prevention and suppression of human trafficking to elevate Thailand to the Tier 1 ranking. In the past, the Thai government has taken measures to control the spread of Covid-19 very well. It has […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to visit Samut Songkhram, see and give words of encouragement to informal workers and meet heads of relevant agencies. The Advisor listened to information on driving labour policies and promoting occupation, independent workers and elderly groups, to have a stable income, and to support themselves and their family. On November 16, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, chaired the meeting to hand over the Ministry of Labour’s policies and practices to government agencies’ heads under the Ministry of Labour in Samut Songkhram. She also took the opportunity to listen to problems, obstacles, and suggestions to build morale and encouragement. The meeting took place at the Samut Songkhram Skill Development Office meeting room. Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat also joined the forum. On this occasion, they paid a visit, gave words of encouragement, and followed up on the community enterprise’s performance, the coconut restoration group in Mueang Mai, Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. There are currently 51 members in the group. In 2020, they […]
On October 28, 2020, at 14.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the Advisory Board Meeting to the Minister of Labour, to inform an order to appoint an advisory team and consider the assignment of an advisory committee to the Minister, to follow up on labour missions. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Secretary-General Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, and the advisors to the Labour Minister attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 October 2020
On October 28, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as head of the Thai delegation to attend the 11th ASEAN Plus Three Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM + 3) through a video conference system at Sangsingkeaw meeting room. The Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of Thailand on measures to promote human resource development to support the changes from the 4th Industrial Revolution, the change in population structure to an aging society, and the spread of COVID-19. Thailand has implemented various important measures to support affected workers, such as employment measures by government agencies, employment programs for new graduates, promoting STEAM skills, and others, especially digital skills and increasing unemployment benefits, for example. He also invited the ASEAN Member States to cooperate in protecting and helping workers without leaving anyone behind. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 October 2020
On October 28, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as head of the Thai delegation to attend the 26th ASEAN Labour Ministers’ Meeting (ALMM) through a video conference system at the Sangsingkeaw meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted the key topic on promoting the ASEAN workforce to enhance competitiveness, adaptability, and flexibility in the future of jobs. The Permanent Secretary of Labour made a statement on behalf of the Chair of the ASEAN Committee on the Promotion and Protection of Foreign Workers’ Rights (ACMW) to summarize key performance metrics and new projects under the ACMW Action Plan 2021-2025. Four documents in principle were adopted in labour results to prepare a presentation to leaders for notation at the 37th ASEAN Summit in November 2020. The meeting also listened to the recommendations of the International Trade Union (ITUC) to the ASEAN Labour Ministers on the issue of promoting minimum wage insurance and social protection. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 October 2020
