Advisor to the Labour Minister presided over the meeting to deliver policies and guidelines to the heads of government agencies in Narathiwat. The policies focused on arming independent workers with knowledge, the promotion of products with added value for self-employed groups and for workers to have a career and a good quality of life. Download Images On November 28, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet chaired the meeting to deliver policies and guidelines to the heads of government agencies in Narathiwat. The meeting took place at Than Ngoen room, Rim Nam Restaurant, Muang, Narathiwat. Deputy Governor of Narathiwat Province Mr. Pairote Jaritngam, Narathiwat Provincial Labour Officer Mr. Boon-loi Khatilil and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Narathiwat welcomed the visiting committee. Director from the Office of Inspection and Evaluation Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat also joined the occasion. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet delivered the policies and working guidelines, whereby Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul emphasized labour reform, promotion, the movement of foreign labour following agreements with the origin country, arming independent workers with knowledge to promote […]
On November 28, 2019, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul presided over the merit-making ceremony to 9 monks for November 2019. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants and officials also participated in the ceremony, in front of the Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit Pavilion. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ———————————– Division of Public Relations
The Permanent Secretary of Labour joined the discussion at the seminar on “The Role of the Labour Commission in Driving Thai Workers under the Economic and Technological Fluctuations,” preparing the workforce to support all-round technological changes. On November 27, 2019, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol joined the discussion at the seminar on “The Role of the Labour Commission in Driving Thai Workers under the Economic and Technological Fluctuations” organized by the Senate Committee on Labour. The workshop took place at the Panorama Room, 14th floor, The Emerald Hotel, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour discussed the trends and impacts on Thai labour strategies and government policies, the role of the Ministry of Labour, the role of the ILO, international laws affecting Thai labour and preparations to support changing technologies. The Ministry of Labour has prepared the development of curriculum for skills development, supporting new forms of business operations (Platform Workers), a management system for foreign workers by promoting arrangements through MOU channels, including improving labour laws to meet international standards. […]
Download Images On November 27, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet and committee delivered policies and working guidelines of labour graduates in Pattani. Director from the Office of Inspection and Evaluation Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, Pattani Labour Officer Mrs. Suchinda Boon-ae and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Pattani province, together with 195 labour graduates, welcomed the visiting committee Srinakara Room, 3rd floor, Southern View Hotel, Mueang, Pattani. Advisor to the Labour Minister emphasized the Ministry of Labour’s policy to create a quality workforce, import foreign workers under the MOU system, raise the level income for first-time workers, promote and develop Thai workers working abroad, establish social security systems and benefits, drive the promotion of work safety and protection for independent workers to have income, increase efficiency and resolve labor problems. It also focuses on establishing mechanisms for participation between public and private sectors, increasing the working potential of labour graduates and labour volunteers, and enhancing the level of service to people through electronic channels. Furthermore, the guidelines provide suggestions to adding value […]
On November 22, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol joined the committee meeting to monitor the rights-to-shore project No. 10/2019. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting summarized the preliminary results of the final phase project evaluation and initial findings from research, measurement data, progress, and improvements of working conditions in the fishing and seafood industry. Download Images —————————————————— Division of Public Relations/22 November 2019
On November 24, 2019, at 15.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul to preside over the wheel spin with the Ministry of Labour’s executives as witnesses of the lucky labour tickets for 2019, from the lucky draw at the ministry’s booth. The earnings were presented to the Director-General of the Thai Red Cross at center stage of Lumphini Park as follows: First Place (1 prize): Honda City 1.5V CVT; lucky draw ticket number 16766. Second Place (1 prize): Honda PCX 150 2019; lucky draw ticket number 16722. Third Place (1 prize): Gold necklace in 4 Baht weight; lucky draw ticket number 42895. Fourth Place (2 prizes): Gold necklace in 2 Baht weight; lucky draw ticket number 34223, 38892. Fifth Place (2 prizes): Gold necklace in 1 Baht weight; lucky draw ticket number 19755, 30011. Sixth Place (3 prizes): Gold necklace in 2 Salung weight; lucky draw ticket number 11364, 15250, […]
On November 26, 2019, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet chaired the workshop on the Ministry of Labour’s delivery of policies in Yala, for the 2020 budget year. The meeting took place at the at the Pimada room, Parkview Yala Hotel, Sateng, Mueang Yala, Yala. Heads of 5 agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Yala, labour graduates and Yala provincial labour volunteers joined the meeting. The meeting delivered the Ministry of Labour’s policies, listened to suggestions for directions and exchanged useful information from all relevant departments to adapt as working plans to promote effectiveness and care for the people in the area to continue living happily. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 26 November 2019
The Permanent Secretary of Labour emphasized that labour offices in the 76 provinces work integratedly with all sectors, including both the public and private sectors to achieve concrete results. Download Images Today (November 26, 2019) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony for the workshop on the Ministry of Labour’s policy implementation into action under local context for concrete results. The meeting took place at the Grand Ratchada Room, 5th floor, Than Thip Building, Chaophya Park Hotel, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said, “This seminar is organized to create and align understanding of provincial labour offices and relevant parties on the directions and work following the Ministry of Labour’s and government policies. It is also an opportunity for provincial labour offices to exchange information in each area, to adjust goals in line with the situation and put policies into practice efficiently and in the same direction. To accelerate the Ministry of Labour’s policies for 2020, the policies set out to accelerate operations in many areas, such as labour reform to […]
On November 25, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the ministry’s executives welcomed Ms. Heidi Gallant, Executive Director of The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand (AMCHAM) and committee, on courtesy call and to congratulate the Labour Minister on appointment to his new position. The meeting also discussed official matters at the Saengsingkaew conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting discussed the topic of the Ease of Doing Business concerning the issuance of work permits for foreigners, Smart Visas, and work permits for permanent residents. It also discussed guidelines for the consideration of a minimum wage of 400 Baht, promoting skills development to support the Thailand 4.0 policy and guidelines for cooperation between the Ministry of Labour and AMCHAM Thailand. In October 2019, 8,323 American nationals were permitted to work in Thailand, mostly in the education sector in universities and institutes. In 2019, a total of 2,593 Thais traveled to work in the US. Download Images ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 25 November 2019
On November 25, 2019, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the committee to evaluate the performance appraisal tools for government officials and permanent employees under the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, and considered performance evaluation tools for 2020. Download Images —————————————————— Division of Public Relations/ 25 November 2019
On November 25, 2019, at 16.05-16.30 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet gave a live interview on “the Ministry of Labour’s measures on supporting terminated workers.” The interview was on “Clear-Cut, Chudjane” program at the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT), Viphavadee Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. Downlad Images ——————– Division of Public Relations/ 25 November 2019
The Labour Minister expressed concern about the death of workers in the collapse of construction scaffolding at a Caltex gas station in Srisoonthorn, Thalang, Phuket. He instructed agencies to investigate and support the families of the deceased according to its missions. Download Images On November 22, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul spoke about the case of the Caltex petrol station construction scaffolding that collapsed over workers who were injured and died in Phuket on November 21. The Labour Minister expressed concern and instructed agencies to investigate and coordinate with relevant parties, as well as support relatives of the deceased and provide remedies following legal proceedings and benefits. The Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman reported that the Phuket Social Security Office had visited the area for investigations. The incident occurred at Moo 2, Srisoonthorn, Thalang, Phuket. The second floor of the building collapsed over 9 workers, causing 7 deaths and 2 injured worked, all of which were employed by contractors, including electricians, aluminum technicians, and construction workers. Blue Station Co. Ltd. was engaged in the construction. The Social […]
Today (November 22, 2019) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the board meeting for “the project to create a model of a well-being organization to improve the quality of life of workers sustainably. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Pattana Phanfak along with the ministry’s executives and President of the Association of Change Leaders for Workforce Development Mr. Thapabut Chomsevi also joined the discussion. The meeting appointed a working group to drive the creation of a well-being organization in the workplace, a working group under the Ministry of Labour to promote well-being, a framework for the development of model organization to improve the quality of life sustainably, and the development of the 4th batch of change leaders for labour development. The meeting took place at the Labour Relations Committee Meeting Room, 1st, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/22 November 2019
On November 21, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet presided over the opening ceremony of the workshop to promote the potential of the labour volunteer network and respective mentors in Phitsanulok. He also provided working guidelines for 2020 and was a special guest speaker on the topic “Labour Volunteers: The power to drive the Ministry of Labour’s missions”. From there, the Labour Minister’s Advisor met and listened to the problems and obstacles in the work of labour volunteers in Phitsanulok Province. The occasion took place at the Yad Petch meeting room, Ruean Phae hotel, Mueang, Phitsanulok. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 21 November 2019
On November 20, 2019, at 16.30 – 22.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol visited the ministry’s Red Cross booth and gave prizes to those who participated in the Ministry of Labour’s bingo games. The occasion took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross booth, Lumphini Park, Rama 4 Road, Bangkok. Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew and the ministry’s executives also joined the occasion. Every day of the event will be supported by agencies under the Ministry of Labour, which will circulate as co-host of Ministry of Labour’s booth at the Red Cross Fair. This year celebrates the 126th year of the Thai Red Cross under the concept of “Under the Auspices of His Majesty the King, An Elegant Flow of Donation for Charity Can Be Achieved”. The event consists of educational activities to enhance professional skills with demonstrations and independent career training by departments under the Ministry of Labour. It will also host bingo games with many prizes to giveaway such as 1 salung of gold, half salung of gold and good quality electrical appliances for […]
On November 21, 2019, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the Skill Development Promotion Committee No. 10/2019. The meeting took place at the Pakorn Angsusingha Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Publoc Relations
