Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development awards plaques of honour in skill development networks to 31 organizations in thanks for developing the industry’s workforce amid the COVID-19 situation. On April 22, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the award of plaques to the skill development network of 31 organizations to honor the skill development network that supports the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development to carry out skill development to achieve the goal amid the COVID-19 situation. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong was assigned to award the plaques to the skill development network at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. After presiding over the award ceremony, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that there is a collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and educational institutions following the government’s civil state approach, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. It plays an important role in the country’s economic and social development. The Department of Skill Development has used the civil state approach to create a skill development […]
On April 18, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, to attend the meeting to certify the draft plan to drive and promote bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The meeting also covered the draft Memorandum of Understanding on establishing the Saudi-Thai Cooperation Council, chaired by Mr. Don Pramudwinai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at meeting rooms 1-3, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The essence of the meeting included covering the draft plan to drive and promote bilateral cooperation between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. The main component related to the Ministry of Labour is the labour agreement between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia. In particular, the delivery of Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. There are two topics. The first is the labour recruitment agreement between the Thai Ministry of Labour and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The second is the agreement on providing in-house labour between the Thai Ministry […]
On April 18, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the Ministry of Labour’s 30th batch of new civil servants at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. The training aims to instill a philosophy of being a good civil servant, enhance performance and skills required for public service, and promote morals, ethics, and network development in the workplace. It focuses on learning from the experiences of qualified speakers and hands-on practice. The training will take place between April 18 to 28, 2022. Participants include civil servants from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, from the central and provincial areas. Eighty-eight people joined, comprising 54 people from the Department of Employment, one from the Department of Skill Development, and 33 from the Social Security Office. The training has been modified to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 18 April 2022
On April 8, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, to join discussions with Pol. Lt. General Somkiat Pholprayoon, Secretary-General of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC), along with labour leaders in the southern border provinces. The discussions were on preparations for dispatching workers to work in Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place at the Southern Border Provinces Administration Center, Sateng Subdistrict, Mueang District, Yala Province. Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin signed cooperation agreements with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Mr. Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rayihi, on recruiting general and domestic workers. The agreement was signed between the Thai Ministry of Labour and the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development on March 28. Saudi Arabia demands skilled workers, including craftsmen in the construction industry, nurses, medical personnel, and those with English and Arabic language skills. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the SBPAC to discuss the preparation of workers in the southern border provinces […]
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Minister’s Advisor Sergeant Ekayossingh Liamlert, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, and delegation, met with Mr. Ajlan bin Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, President of the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh. The meeting negotiated cooperation in sending Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia to support trade and investment according to the Saudi Arabian economic development guidelines. The effort is also in line with the labour agreement between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The occasion took place at the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Suchart said that the Thai Prime Minister, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives great importance to enhancing the country’s competitiveness, especially through upgrading the workforce’s potential following entrepreneurs’ needs, and developing the country’s economic system. The Ministry of Labour understands that the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce is […]
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Minister’s Advisor Sergeant Ekayossingh Liamlert, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, and Charge d’affaires in Riyadh, Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, paid a courtesy call and discussed official matters to strengthen labour cooperation. They also observed Saudi Arabia’s health service system with Mr. Fahad bin Abderahman Al Jalajel, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health. The occasion took place at the Seha vitual Hospital and the National Health Command Center, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health. Mr. Suchart said that he and his team were delighted and thanked Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister for giving them a warm welcome and taking the group to visit the center. They also exchange information, which will greatly benefit from bringing modern technology and innovation to care for and serve patients. The efforts will reduce congestion in hospitals, provide fast and modern services, and enable patients to have access to services equally and thoroughly. This will result in better efficiency and […]
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and his delegation attended the Labour Cooperation Agreement signing ceremony with H.E. Eng. Ahmad Sulaiman ALRajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, and Charge d’affaires in Riyadh, Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, also attended this event at the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. Mr. Suchart said that from discussions between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of Saudi Arabia During during Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha’s official visit to Saudi Arabia on January 25-26, it was established that Saudi Arabia needs Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Labour responded to the Prime Minister’s policy, continuously driving labour cooperation between the two countries to speed up the implementation of concrete movements. It discussed with relevant agencies and formed a labour agreement between the two countries to […]
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, to congratulate Daily News on its 58th anniversary, starting its 59th year. Ms. Prapin Ruchirawong, Company Director from Si Phraya Printing Co., Ltd., received the flower basket. The occasion took place at the Daily News Building, Lak Si District, Bangkok. Daily News is a daily newspaper reporting general News. It was founded by Mr. Saeng Hetrakul. The inaugural issue was published on March 28, 1964. At that time, it used the newspaper header “The Leading Daily News Era .”The newspaper had 16 pages and was priced at 1.00 Baht. Mr. Praphan Hetrakul is the Executive Editor, and the newspaper is currently using the name “Daily News .”There are between 28-48 pages, and the price is 10.00 Baht per issue. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 March 2022
On March 28, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpen presided over a workshop to formulate the 5-year Government Action Plan for Human Resource Development (2023 – 2027) by the Ministry of Labour. The workshop took place at the Jompol P. Phibunsongkhram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. She said that as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, responsible for the duties of the Human Resources Management Division, she would like to see the Ministry of Labour’s 5-year Government Action Plan for Human Resource Development (2023 – 2027), focused on the development and improvement of management systems and human resource development in line with the ministry’s missions. It is in the era of going beyond being a social ministry. It aims to strengthen and develop the people to be both good and smart, participating in the nation’s development. The people are a key mechanism in developing the Ministry of Labour to become a Ministry of Economy. Today’s society is changing rapidly. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in the working style and daily life. It has created a new normal, social distancing, increased […]
On March 27, 2022, at 07.30 hours local time, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Minister’s Advisor Sergeant Ekayossing Liamlert, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, arrived in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Abdulmayid Al Rachudi, Deputy Minister of Labour Affairs, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, Charge d’affaires to Riyadh, gave the delegation a warm welcome on their arrival to Riyadh. Mr. Suchart said that today, he brought the Ministry of Labour’s executives to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to prepare to attend the labour agreement’s signing ceremony on March 28, 2022, at 12:30 hours local time. Mr. Suchart and the delegation met and encouraged the Thai Labour Office staff in Riyadh and discussed official matters with Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, Charge d’affaires to Riyadh. He thanked the charge d’affaires for taking care of the ambassadors, counselors, and staff of the Labour Department and providing advice and support to the operations of the Labour Department, which is an […]
On March 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Phetchaburi Social Security Officer Mrs. Rasamee Sujto, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province, to visit the area to give gifts to build morale insured persons with disabilities in Tha Yang District, Phetchaburi Province. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, is concerned about insured employees with disabilities. Today, she and her team were assigned to visit the area to give gifts to insured persons with disabilities to boost their morale, including their families. The effort follows the “Giving Peace of Mind with MOL 2022 New Year Gifts”. Gifts were presented to Mr. Chamnian Chittan, 58 years, who is an insured person under Section 39. He has disabilities due to a stroke and is unable to help himself. He […]
On March 1, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, spoke about the request of Thai workers in Ukraine to return home through the media on February 28. He received a report from Acting Lt. Gen. Anutep Sridaoruang, Udon Thani Employment Officer, that as soon as he heard the news, he went to the house at No. 59, Moo. 9, Khaosan Subdistrict, Ban Phue District, Udon Thani Province. This is the home of Mrs. Suchawdee Lin, 50, a Thai worker who requested to return home via media, as she is trapped in a collision zone in Ukraine. This Thai worker has traveled to work by herself as a spa massage therapist and is a fund member that helps job seekers working abroad. From talking with Mrs. Suchawadee’s sister, he learned that she had called her sister and told her that she and her four friends who worked at the same shop had gathered together and left for Kharkiv to go to Lviv. Everyone is now safe and has joined with Thais and other Thai workers as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has facilitated preparations before […]
On February 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the flooding in the southern region. Information from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation as of February 28, 2022, at 6.00 hours, reported that from February 25-28, 2022, heavy rains caused flash floods, flowing wild water and water overflowing the banks, resulting in flooding the flooding in seven southern provinces, namely Narathiwat, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Pattani, Songkhla, and Trang. The incident caused damage to 30 districts, 127 subdistricts, 440 villages, and 12,129 households. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned for all workers and the general public who have suffered from flooding. They have instructed each agency in the relevant areas to assist the people urgently, including moving, evacuating, accelerating drainage, distributing things to alleviate suffering, and spreading continuous awareness to the public about the flood situation. Therefore, he instructed the agencies in each affected province to accelerate the support for workers, insured persons, and people in the area who have suffered, especially in the […]
On February 28, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to participate in the award ceremony for outstanding virtues and the winner of the “Moral Awards” infographic contest under the topic of “Thai People with Everlasting Discipline” for the 2021 fiscal year. The initiative aims to create morale and motivation, to promote the drive of moral work, which is part of the goal of creating “a Thai society as a moral society, with stability, prosperity, and sustainability.” Minister of Culture Mr. Itthipol Khunpluem presided over the ceremony at Room G 5, 1st floor, the National Gallery Building, Ministry of Culture. The Minister of Culture said that the National Moral Promotion Commission saw the importance of promoting morality in all sectors. Therefore, there is a policy to promote a morality drive at the community, organization, district, and provincial levels by defining indicators and assessment criteria that have central standards for evaluating success at three levels: the moral promotion level and the moral and model morality level. The indicators indicate the process of developing moral standards. In the 2021 […]
On February 28, 2022, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Police General Thammasak Wicharaya presided over the opening speech of the workshop to establish Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) for victims of forced labour and human trafficking. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, and representatives from the Ministry of Labour, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) also participated in the workshop. Academic Labour Advisor Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai joined in giving a lecture on human trafficking prevention policy. The workshop took place at the Petchchompoo Room, 3rd floor, The Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. Police General Thammasak said Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is committed to solving human trafficking and pushing Thailand back to Tier 2 status following the TIP Report in 2022. Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the task of preventing and solving human trafficking problems, emphasized for all relevant agencies to expedite their duties and fully comply with the law. Police General Thammasak was assigned as […]
On February 28, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the opening ceremony of the training program to enhance moral and ethics standards for personnel under the Ministry of Labour. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, was the speaker and the executives of the departments under the Ministry of Labour joined the program at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkhram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that in the current social, economic, and political conditions, together with the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion of morals and ethics within the Ministry of Labour will be a tool to change the thinking process and good behavior of its personnel. The effort is under the concept of MOL Zero Corruption to cultivate moral values and good ethics and build confidence for everyone to consider the nation’s interests before the interests of themselves or their friends. It promotes people to work together to create new national goals, change the country for the better in different dimensions, and support sustainable development. “I hope that from […]
