On October 31, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul to chair the commencement of the seminar on “Nikom Chandravithu” Day 2019. The event hosted a lecture entitled “The International Labour Organization’s 100 Years, International Labour Standards and the Future of Labour in Thailand”. The occasion took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images ———————————————— Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 31 October 2019
On October 30, 2019, at 10.00 hours Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng and committee visited Thai Huawei Battery Company Limited to inspect and listen to a report. The occasion took place at WHA Chonburi Industrial Estate 1. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 30 October 2019
On October 30, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul chaired the meeting, which included a brief on the Social Security Office’s mission and visit to the technology and investment management center. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The meeting took place at the Ampol Singowin Meeting Room, 6th floor, Administration Building, Social Security Office, Nonthaburi. Download Images ————————– Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 30 October 2019
Today (October 31, 2019) at 15.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng chaired the meeting to discuss improvements to allowances in state enterprises, with executives of Thai Airways. The discussion considered adjustments to allowances when not under employment conditions, which therefore do not have to be implemented under the State Enterprise Labour Relations Act B.E. 2543, such as the submission of Article 25 or the consultation to consider improvement of employment conditions under Section 23 (3) of the State Enterprise Labour Relations Act B.E. 2543 B.E. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 31 October 2019
On October 31, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Tawat Benchatikul to chair the commencement of the seminar on “Nikom Chandravithu” Day 2019. The event hosted a lecture entitled “The International Labour Organization’s 100 Years, International Labour Standards and the Future of Labour in Thailand”. The occasion took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images ———————————————— Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 31 October 2019
Today (October 30, 2019) at 12.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul received a letter of complaint from representatives of Body Fashion (Thailand) Company Limited. The letter claimed that the employer was not compliant with the Labour Protection Act 1998 (as amended in 2019) in case of changing employers or compliant on employment conditions. The occasion took place at the foyer on the first floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 30 October 2019
Today (October 29, 2019) at 10.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister, Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng chaired the meeting to discuss solutions to the issues presented by the Assembly of the Poor (under the responsibility of the Ministry of Labour), which has issues on demands from the Assembly of the Poor. The 2 proposals were 1) Labour issues 2) The Ministry of Labour’s policy proposals. Therefore a meeting was held to discuss with the relevant agencies which invited 3 provinces, including Chon Buri, Rayong, and Chanthaburi, to participate in the meeting via video conference to jointly solve the problems of the Assembly of the Poor related to the Ministry of Labour. The meeting also followed up on the progress of demand. The meeting took place at the Ministry of Labour’s meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 29 October 2019
On October 28, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Phattana Phanfak as a representative in the National Committee for the Elderly (NCE) meeting no. 2/2019 at Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, Government Houses. Deputy Prime Minister Jurin Laksanawisit chaired the meeting to set policies and operational plans, including the tracking and reporting of the movement of essential policies contained in the national agenda from relevant parties. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ 28 October 2019
Today (October 29, 2019) at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol welcomed HRH Princess Soamsawali and HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha, at a symposium following up on PrEP pre-exposure HIV prevention medicine services in Thailand. The seminar took place in the multipurpose room, 13th floor, Bhumisiri Mangkalanuson Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross. Download Images The AIDS Research Center at the Thai Red Cross, in collaboration with government agencies, community organizations, and foreign organizations jointly organized a symposium to monitor the progress of PrEP services in Thailand, in honour of HRH Princess Soamsawali, who has been named the Goodwill Ambassador for HIV Prevention in Asia and the Pacific. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 29 October 2019
On October 28, 2019, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, to preside over the Management of Foreign Workers Fund Committee meeting. The meeting considered the request for the allocation of funds to manage foreign workers of relevant departments, for the 2020 fiscal year. The meeting took place at the Tien Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
On October 28, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul welcomed Chief Executive Officer of Principal Financial Group Mr. Dan Houston and senior management from the company’s headquarters in the United States. The meeting was on the occasion of a courtesy call and to acknowledge labour policies, including plans to promote savings and investment for retirement. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also participated the occasion, which took place at the Saengsingkaew conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Principal Financial Group is a financial institution from the United States. The company conducts investment management businesses around the world, focusing on long-term investment management in the field of retirement and pension funds. This organization is a listed company on the United States NASDAQ Stock Exchange. The size of assets under management is approximately USD 69.6 billion. The company has branches in 19 countries around the world, including Thailand, in which it operates under the name of Principal Asset Management Company Limited. Download Images ———————— Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 28 October 2019
On Monday, October 28, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired a meeting of the Labour Prevention and Trafficking in Persons Command Division, for the 2020 annual budget year. The meeting took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the action plan to prevent forced labour and human trafficking for the 2020 annual budget year, and the appointment of a subcommittee on prevention of forced labour or administration, and human trafficking, Download Images ———————————————— Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 28 October 2019
The Labour Minister spoke about the case of the US, which will remove Thailand from the GSP program. He confirmed that the Ministry of Labour and related units had worked together on labour protection issues to adhere to international standards all along. Efforts have included the elimination of the worst forms of child labour, which has seen success on many levels for two consecutive years now. It has resolved human trafficking issues by upgrading its status to Tier 2, improved labour protections in the fishing industry, and has been released from the yellow status for IUU fishing. The Ministry of Labour has further ratified Convention No. 29 and No. 188, as well as progressing to the ratification of Convention No. 87 and 98. Download Images On October 27, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul gave a speech after chairing a meeting with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the ministry’s executives about the US removing Thailand from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program, which will take effect in 6 months. The US has claimed that Thailand has not solved labour […]
On October 26, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Inspector-General to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Todsaphon kritwongwiman, together with the Ministry of Labour’s officials, joined the welcoming of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, in the offering ceremony of royal Kathin robes for 2019. The occasion took place at Wat Ratchapradit Sathitmahasimaram, Saranrom Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok. Download Images ————————————– Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chaninthorn Phettab/ 26 October 2019
The Ministry of Labour, together with Tang Hua Seng Thonburi, organized the eighth blood donation, in honour of His Majesty the King. The activity supports blood supply for the Thai Red Cross to help workers who face accidents from work. IT also promotes all sectors to realize sacrifices and good deeds without expecting rewards in return. Download Images On October 26, 2019, the Ministry of Labour joined Tang Hua Seng Thonburi organized the eighth blood donation in honour of His Majesty the King’s coronation. The activity was hosted at Tang Hua Seng shopping center in Thonburi, Bangplad, Bangkok. Senior Vice President of Procurement and Operations of Tang Hua Seng Department Store Co., Ltd, Mr. Manat Ronakonkitanant, reported on the purpose of the event. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of the activity, whereby the ministry’s senior executives also joined the event. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that on the auspicious occasion of the royal coronation in 2019, the Ministry of Labour had determined to organize the activities. It has collaborated with government agencies and private organizations to […]
