On September 23, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat provided information about employment and hourly employment to the Executive Director of the Thai Retailers Association Mr. Pattana Sutirakulchai, and the committee, who attended the event to congratulate her on appointment to Deputy Labour Minister. The meeting also discussed employment issues, whereby Advisor to the Deputy Labour Minister M.L. Puntrik Smiti, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in this discussion at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumonn Pinyosinwat said the Ministry of Labour has advocated supporting workers who have been laid off and unemployed by providing various forms of employment support, such as promoting liquidity for the private sector by adjusting to lower contribution rates. The Ministry of Labour has also organized a credit program to promote employment, provide organizations with working capital to enhance liquidity, and maintain continuous employment. It has also adjusted the ratio of training for employees according to the Skill Development Promotion Act 2002 from 50 percent to 10 percent, for example. The Deputy […]
Today (September 23, 2020), at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting to follow up on JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020. The Department of Employment’s Director-General Mr. Suchart Pornchaiwisetkun, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting at the Tien Achakul meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The Ministry of Labour organized the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the grand employment event. The event will have over 1 million jobs nationwide for Thai people to have work, scheduled for September 26-28, at BITEC Bangna Hall, EH 98-99. The objective is to alleviate the suffering of unemployment for people affected by the Covid-19 outbreak and economic stagnation. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 23 September 2020
On September 24, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, chaired the video conference meeting to promote the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, held on September 26-28, 2020, at BITEC Bangna, Hall EH 98-99. The occasion took place at the Sangsingkeaw Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————- Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with CPF, has signed an MOU to promote and improve the quality of life of workers affected by Covid-19, enhancing the workforce potential in the sector following their needs, and in line with the labour market. The initiative will enhance the quality of life of workers to ensure professional stability. On September 22, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour and CPF, coming together to overcome the crisis. The occasion took place on the 30th floor, CP Tower Building, Silom, Bangkok. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Charoen Pokphand Foods Mr. Adirek Sripratak, together with the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event. The Labour Minister said that he was very happy and honoured to witness the MOU signing to promote and improve the quality of life of workers affected by Covid-19 between the Ministry of Labour and Charoen Pokphand Foods today. The Ministry of Labour has adopted the policy of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, […]
The Labour Minister led a team to meet the Prime Minister, before the Cabinet’s meeting, on a roadshow for a million jobs for million people, for Thai people to have a job, the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the grand employment event. The event will have over 1 million jobs nationwide for Thai people to have work, scheduled for September 26-28, at BITEC Bangna Hall, EH 98-99. On September 22, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin led a team of executives and organizations on a roadshow for the Job Expo Thailand 2020 to meeting Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event at the Santi Maitree Building, Government Houses, before the Cabinet’s meeting. The Labour Minister said that the government, by the Ministry of Labour, has organized the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the grand employment exhibition at the national level, with over one million jobs for Thai people to have a job. The event will be held between September 26-28, at BITEC Bangna, Hall […]
On September 22, 2020, at 09.30 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Secretary-General Mr. Suthep Chitayavong chaired the meeting of the working group to follow up on the progress of the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, which will be held on September 26-28, at BITEC, Bangna, Hall EH 98-99, for the employment of Thai people. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu Meeting Room, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
Labour Minister chairs commencement of the panel discussion on employment and labour rights protection, sharing good examples of how to mitigate Covid-19 impacts on workers. The discussion highlighted ways to improve labour rights protection mechanisms to keep up with the crisis’s challenges, resolve problems for workers, and help workers have employment. The event took place at the Pullman King Power Hotel, Bangkok. On September 20, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the opening of a panel discussion on employment and labour rights protection and Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat. The discussion was organized by the Automobile Workers Organization Council of Thailand, Office of Public Media Networks, Thai PBS, Parties to Social Workers in the Fight Against Covid-19, and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FEF). The objective of the discussion was to provide good examples of mitigating Covid-19 impacts on workers. In particular, the termination of employment by short-time work measures and to exchange information and opinions on the possibility of applying good examples in Thai society. The discussion also covered ways to improve labour […]
On September 14, 2020, at 14.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an interview to reporters from Bangkok Biz News about organizing the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, which will be held between September 26-28, 2020, at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center Bangna. The event will have over 1,000,000 vacancies and will be divided into exhibition zones, including the Father of Thai Craftsmanship Standards, the government sector zone, the state-owned enterprise zone, the private sector zone, the stage zone, the exhibition zone, the professional demonstration zone, and the guidance zone. The meeting took place at the Jatumongkol Meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 September 2020
On September 14, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an interview to reporters from Daily News about the Ministry of Labour’s policies and the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, which will be held between September 26-28, 2020, at BITEC Exhibition and Convention Center Bangna. The event will have over 1,000,000 vacancies, divided into 106,312 vacancies by the Department of Employment, 112,242 overseas roles, 66,881 part-time jobs, and 410,415 vacancies by the government, 260,000 roles following measures to promote employment for graduates, and 44,150 jobs that are expected to employ Thai workers instead of foreign workers. The event will be divided into exhibition zones, including the Father of Thai Craftsmanship Standards, the government sector zone, the state-owned enterprise zone, the private sector zone, the stage zone, the exhibition zone, and the professional demonstration and the guidance zone. The meeting took place at the reception room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 September 2020
The Labour Minister showed concern for workers in Phuket who were impacted by Covid-19. He assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour to visit the area and accelerate recovery and promote employment to overcome Covid-19. On September 13, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about working in the Phuket area, especially as tourism and service sectors were heavily affected Covid-19. Therefore, the prime minister has ordered the Ministry of Labour to visit the area to aid, accelerate occupational recovery, and promote employment for those affected by Covid-19 today. The Labour Minister assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat to visit Phuket to preside over the opening ceremony and encourage people who received vocational training to people affected by Covid-19 the project to promote employment and income by the Phuket Employment Office. Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat added that today’s training course was on “Japanese Sashiko Hand Embroidery” for a group of Nakha villagers in Pa Khlok, Thalang, Phuket, with a total of 20 participants. This group of workers go crab fishing in the morning and become free in […]
The Labour Minister’s Advisor met with government agencies’ heads under the Ministry of Labour in Prachuap Khiri Khan and delivered the Ministry of Labour’s policy for 2021 to solve all aspects of labour issues. Today (September 11, 2020) Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, presided over the meeting of the head of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province at the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Labour Office. She delivered the Ministry of Labour’s policies and guidelines for 2021, including urgent policies that need to be implemented within three months. The urgent policies include: 1) Remedial measures through compensation to employees of companies affected by the Covid-19 situation who have not yet been alleviated. The compensation is for insured persons under Section 33, of Thai nationality that has not completed six months of contributions within 15 months. Measures for the reduction of the salary rate and social security fund for employers and insured persons from 5% to 2% of wages for a period of 3 months from September to November 2020 and measures to assist companies in borrowing from the Skill Development […]
The Social Innovation Foundation and committee met with the Labour Minister to congratulate him on the occasion of taking his position as Labour Minister, and to discuss plans to expand work and career opportunities for people with disabilities in 2020 – 2021 to support the Covid-19 situation. On September 11, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Social Innovation Foundation and committee to congratulate him on his appointment as Labour Minister and discuss plans to expand work and career opportunities for people with disabilities in 2020 – 2021 to support the Covid-19 situation. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha had entrusted the Labour Minister to especially resolve labour problems. The request from the Social Innovation Foundation and committee today is from themselves and their partners who have joined forces, combining over 6,000 people with disabilities and their caregivers to have access to employment and self-reliance in their homeland. As the Labour Minister, he cannot remain silent. […]
On August 28, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an exclusive interview with reporters at Matichon Weekly newspaper on the Ministry of Labour’s policies, including urgent policies during the Covid-19 period. The Ministry of Labour has promoted over 1 million jobs to protect workers following labour laws. It has expedited assistance for insured persons under Section 33 with low income, building knowledge, and understanding of the labour relations system to drive proactive solutions to address unemployment and manage labour systematically, covering all dimensions. The meeting took place at the Chattumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. It will be published in Matichon Weekly newspaper, Matichon Weekend on youtube, and Matichon_Weekly on Instagram. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 August 2020
On August 28, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, together with Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat welcomed Executive Vice President of Human Resources Khun Phimonrat Reipattanawijirakun, Senior Executive Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Thanong Thaiwattanaporn and Assistant Managing Director of Human Resources Mr. Prasit Sosilawat, and the committee from Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited, to give a flower basket to congratulate the Labour Minister on his new appointment. The occasion took place at Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 August 2020
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced a training program following the human resource development project to improve work efficiency in 2020. The project aims to sustainably drive the Ministry of Labour’s policies towards success. Today (August 28, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, chaired the human resource development program’s opening ceremony to improve work efficiency for 2020. The event took place at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suthi said,” The International Cooperation Bureau is the main international agency to the Ministry of Labour, under policies on cooperation and international agreement in the field of labour, international negotiations benefit tracking to assist workers who go to work, including the expansion of the Thai labour market abroad. These roles have many important aspects, such as making Thailand a country that can maintain its dignity as a state. Thailand has been recognized by various countries and maintains strong international relations, which will benefit the economy, trade, investment, and Thai workers who go to work abroad.” “The Office of International Cooperation’s missions and duties relate to many agencies operating in […]
The Deputy Labour Minister toured and observed the Department of Skill Development’s mission in the Isarn region, starting at Khon Kaen Institute for Skill Development 6 in Khon Kaen. The visiting party gave assistance and subsidies to organizations that develop their employees’ skills beyond the target and those serving as a standard testing center that has conducted national skill standards testing to 100 participants in the Covid-19 crisis. On August 28, 2020, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat, Assistant Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Parkin Sommitthanakun and the Ministry of Labour’s executives visited Khon Kaen to provide subsidies to organizations and the national skill standards testing centers that have implemented the Skill Development Promotion Act. The occasion took place at the Khon Kaen Institute for Skill Development 6. A total of three organizations and labour skill standard testing center sent representatives to receive grants or subsidies. This included Carpet Maker (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which met the criteria for training over 70 percent of their employees and was therefore entitled to subsidies from the Skill Development Fund at the rate of 200 […]
