Today (November 20, 2019) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Pattana Phanfak chaired a working group meeting to drive operations and provide labour assistance viathe MOL I Lert U. This was the first meeting in 2019 which took plave at the Strategy and Planning Division, 13th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 20 November 2019
Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as the Chairman of the 20th Wage Board, reported that the meeting had not finalized the minimum wage increase. He explained that the board would like to assess economic factors thoroughly, without affecting trade, product prices and exports. The board is also looking to increase competitiveness, reduce inequality, take care of employers and employees. The board will meet again on December 6. Download Images On November 20, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol as Chairman of the Wage Committee (Wage Board) gave a report after the 20th Wage Committee’s Meeting No. 5/2019. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary said that the Wage Committee meeting today included 3 representatives comprised of employers, employees, the government and experts. The meeting considered the framework of minimum wage increases nationwide and presented the employer’s ability to pay wage index, employee cost of living and expenses, including closely monitoring the economic movement. The atmosphere in the meeting was reconciled among all […]
On November 20, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul and committee visited Chonburi for a briefing of the AMATA SMART CITY project, and on personnel management to support the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The occasion took place at Amata Corporation PCL, Muaeng Chonburi, Chonburi. Amata Corporation PCL’s Director and Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Wiboon Kromadit welcomed the visiting committee. The Labour Minister spoke about the Ministry of Labour’s mission following the preparation to support the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). He said that the Ministry of Labour has an important task in labour management, employment promotions, skill development and protection over the rights and welfare of workers. These missions are key in supporting government policies that focus on highly skilled workers, ready to drive economic structural changes and elevate incomes equal to high-income countries, by promoting industries of the future in the Eastern Economic Corridor. Download Images M.R. Chatumongol further said that the establishment of the Labour Management Center in the Eastern Economic Corridor, is the first role that the Ministry of Labour has initiated to […]
On November 18, 2019, at 16.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul visited the Red Cross booths and donated money to contestants of the Red Cross Fair 2019, Ms. Chanokphornan Kraiathep, No. 22, along with giving 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 IV Road, Bangkok. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Apinya Sujarittanan 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 […]
Today (November 19, 2019) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Phattana Phanfak to chair the committee meeting for the sourcing and selection of high potential government officials. The meeting took place at the Human Resources Management Division, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 19 November 2019
On November 18, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet chaired the meeting on the Skill Development Network of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) at the meeting room on the 1st floor, Training Building, Chachoengsao Skill Development Office. The Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Chakrit Decha, director of the Chachoengsao Skill Development Office along with heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in the area, welcomed the visiting committee. Attendees consisted of representatives from the Skill Development Network from government agencies, educational institutions, private sectors, business establishments, representatives from the Office of Training and Training Technology Development, the Planning and Information Division and professional clubs. Download Images The meeting’s key agendas were to acknowledge the results of skills development initiatives in 2019 by the Chachoengsao Skill Development Office and respective skill development plans for 2020. The meeting also considered guidelines for the integration of labour development in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Chachoengsao in 2020. On this occasion, Advisor to the Labour Minister and […]
On November 18, 2019, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol gave an interview to reporters from the Thomson Reuters Foundation on “The issue of human trafficking in Thailand”, presented on www.thomsonreuters.com. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/18 November 2019
The Permanent Secretary of Labour emphasized that the Ministry of Labour and agencies be proactive in their respective areas, reach out to victims and take legal action against forced labour and human trafficking, increasing efforts for workers of all nationalities to be protected and receive legal benefits. Download Images Today (November 18, 2019) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the opening ceremony of the workshop to increase the effectiveness on the prevention of forced labour and human trafficking by provincial labour offices in 2020. The occasion took place at Grand Room, 5th floor, Tharnthip Building, Chao Phraya Park Hotel, Bangkok. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that “In the past, the Ministry of Labour has made many efforts to cooperate with all sectors to prevent human trafficking. There have been continuous important developments including determining measures to promote and protect the rights of workers of all nationalities equally, to meet international standards. The ministry has organized and increased the efficiency of foreign worker management, establishing strict inspection measures for organizations through a proper […]
On November 15, 2019, at 12.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol visited the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Fair booth in Lumpini Park, Rama 4 Road, Bangkok. 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 example. There will also be quality products on sale directly from manufacturers, such as products from Naraya, Phumuntra Herbs, Pasunan Lai Thai, Soi Suwan Cotton, Ananta Cotton, Jed Bai Tao James, shop from Winai Aranyik […]
On November 15, 2019, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng visited the Ministry of Labour’s and the Housewives Association’s Red Cross Fair booth in Lumpini Park, Rama 4 Road, Bangkok. 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 example. There will also be quality products on sale directly from manufacturers, such as products from Naraya, Phumuntra Herbs, Pasunan Lai Thai, Soi Suwan Cotton, Ananta Cotton, Jed Bai Tao James, shop from Winai […]
On November 15, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet chaired the opening of the workforce preparation program and activities to create a career guidance network (project to enhance vocational skills for students in underprivileged families who did not continue to study after mandatory education in Lampang). The advisor was joined together with Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mrs. Jarunee Kemarangsee from the Lampang Labour Office and heads of all departments under the Ministry of Labour. There were over 65 trainees from all schools in Lampang participating in the project at Wiang Phana Room, Lampang Hotel, Wiang Thong Hotel, Lampang. The vocational skills enhancement project for students in underprivileged families who did not continue to study after mandatory education, is an integration with many relevant government agencies that have come together to drive the benefit of the youth. The target group includes students in mandatory education or students who do not continue to study further. Together, the agencies find concrete supporting measures such as grants or other allowances for […]
On November 14, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet chaired a meeting on the Skill Development Network of the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) at Skill Development Institute 3, Chonburi. Attendees consisted of the Director of the Institute for Skill Development, department executives under the Ministry of Labour, representatives from the Eastern Institute of Education, Director of the Institute of Personnel Development for Automation and Robotics, and about 30 network partner organizations. The meeting to discuss ways to integrate labour development in the Eastern Economic Corridor, Chonburi, for the 2020 fiscal year. Download Images ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 14 November 2019
The Permanent Secretary of Labour reported the progress in helping the Thai worker who died in Japan, as doctors identified symptoms of nephritis. The employer arranged the cremation ceremony and took care of expenses for the funeral and medical fees. The employer has also returned accrued wages and will deliver the remains to relatives in Thailand. On November 14, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol reported the progress of assistance for Mr. Somsak Kromthaisong, a Thai worker who died in Japan on November 2, 2019. Doctors said that he had symptoms of nephritis. The Labour Office in Japan gave an update on November 12, explaining that the employer arranged the cremation ceremony of Mr. Somsak, where relatives and colleagues also joined the service. Minister Counselor (on labour) Mr. Saichon Aknitwong also participated in the ceremony. The employer covered the cost of the cremation and will deliver the remains to relatives in Thailand. In addition, the employer said that would cover the cost of medical expenses owed to the hospital, approximately 100,000 Yen, and will return outstanding wages to the deceased’s […]
Today (November 14, 2019) at 10.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Phattana Phanfak welcomed Ms. Tanya Andrade, Director for the project on Attaining Lasting Change for Better Enforcement of Labour and Criminal Law to Address Child Labour, Forced Labour and Human Trafficking (ATLAS Project) on courtesy call and to discuss official matters. The discussion was held at the Saengsingkaew conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 14 November 2019
On November 14, 2019, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul gave a speech as he presided over the opening ceremony of the Best Employer Award of 2019, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Dr. Adisak Chantaraprapaertlert, Executive Director and Partner at Kinzentrik (Thailand) gave a report. Khun Jaruwan Ngamsapisuthphaisan, Senior Vice President of Human Resources Department at Central Restaurants Group, also participated in the opening ceremony. The Labour Minister congratulated organizations that received the Best Employer Award of Thailand this year. He said that it is known that for organizations to continue to develop, it requires people with potential. Therefore, human resource development is vital to every organization, whether it is a small or large organization. Download Images M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul further said that a key factor in the development of the human potential is the presence of a visionary employer, that realizes the relationship between organizational success and employee potential, called the ‘talented work and talented people’, all of which have become apparent for organizations that received the Best Employer Award of Thailand this year. The […]
Today (November 13, 2019) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired a meeting to prepare a statement on the budget for the 2020 fiscal year, at the commission level. The meeting considered the proposed annual budget for the year 2020, of the entire Ministry of Labour and the presentation of each department to prepare for the House of Representatives commission. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 13 November 2019
