On September 18, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to deliver “Uncle Tu and Uncle Pom’s Kitchen” food boxes, which allowed local vendors to cook food boxes for dinner, to have a career, and earn an income. There were 1,500 food boxes to distribute to members in the three Din Daeng communities affected by COVID-19, equivalent to 500 boxes for each community. The food boxes consisted of shrimp paste fried rice, fried chicken with ginger and rice, boiled eggs with boiled chicken rice, fried chicken rice, and Panang pork and rice. The first point was the Din Daeng City Rehabilitation Phase 1 (Din Daeng Plan G) project behind the Muhayireen Mosque. The second point was at the field of the 8-story building, Pracha Songkhro Intersection, opposite Phibun Prachasan School. The third point was at the sports ground area 51, Soi Pracha Songkhro 11, near the Din Daeng 2 Community Housing Market. Mr. Wichan Kheewkaew, chairman of the Din Daeng 2 Community Housing Committee, and the residents of the Din Daeng flats received the food boxes. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister General Prayuth […]
On September 13, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 6/2021 to consider the guidelines for importing foreign workers through the MoU amid the COVID-19 pandemic and extending the operating hours of the Myanmar Workers Temporary Data Collection Center (TDCC). Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotikasathian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting. Mr. Suchart revealed that the COVID-19 situation in Thailand must be monitored continuously. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, therefore assigned the Ministry of Labour, the Immigration Office, the Department of Provincial Administration, the Public Health Office, and other related agencies to work together to control the pandemic, while driving […]
The Deputy Labour Minister revealed that Phrae City would host a skill competition for teak furniture to enhance the development of skilled workers to international standards this August 28 to 29. On August 27, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development (DSD) has an important mission to develop the skills and potential of the workforce to a professional standard. It aims to increase the workforce’s ability to compete in various arenas. In addition to the training and skill testing, one of the DSD’s important activities carried out regularly is skill competitions. This is one of the ways to promote the development of labour skills to reach international standards, stimulate the development of labour potential, and add economic value to increase the country’s competitiveness on the world stage. Prof. Narumon added that she was assigned to the concept of driving Thailand together. Phrae has a great intention to develop and promote raw materials and products of Phrae Province to be widely known and develop the area’s labour potential to keep […]
On August 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an about the Factory Sandbok on the “Sood Kab Mah Kae” show, with Khun Danai Ekmahasawasdi conducting the program. The interview took place at Nation TV, Bangna District, Bangkok, and will be broadcasted on August 29, 2021, at 21.30 hours on Nation TV, Channel 22. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 August 2021
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on transferring remedies to help insured persons affected by the announcement of “curfews” and “lockdowns.” He said that today (August 23, 2021), remedies would be transferred via PromptPay accounts linked to ID card numbers to Section 39 insured persons at 5,000 Baht each. The remedies will be paid to 1,123,746 people, amounting to over 5.6 billion Baht. The effort aims to alleviate the suffering and reduce living and daily expenses among insured workers. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin added that he was concerned about workers in the areas who have received remedies. He has instructed the Social Security Office (SSO) to accelerate the remedies transfer, but some insured persons have not received the remedies due to unsuccessful money transfers. The main reason was mostly that accounts had not been linked to PromptPay and an ID number. Therefore, he asked that insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40, eligible in the 29 provinces, including those missing from the past transfer cycle, check their accounts. If it shows that the money […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on the payment of remedies to workers and entrepreneurs in the highest controlled provinces. He said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan is concerned about self-employed people in agriculture, fisheries, hawker stalls, taxi groups, general contractors, restaurant staff, front desk staff, singers, musicians, night workers, and freelancers, who have applied for Section 40 to receive 5,000 Baht per person in compensation. The payment was made through transfer via a PromptPay account linked to their ID number, made to insured persons in the 16 additional provinces which announced lockdowns, namely, Kanchanaburi, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Lop Buri, Rayong, Sing Buri, Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Phetchabun, and Tak, including the three provinces that had previously announced lockdown, namely Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, for a total of 19 provinces. Such workers who applied as an insured person under Section 40 and have contributed to meet the criteria will receive remedies by August 24, […]
On August 21, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the transfer of remedies under relief measures for workers and companies affected by COVID-19 in the 29 highest controlled provinces. As of yesterday (August 20, 2021), two relief payments have been made. The first is remedies to Section 33 insured persons in the 16 provinces for 249,235 people. A total of 217,817 transactions were successful, accounting for 87 percent; 31,418 were unsuccessful, accounting for 13 percent. The successful transfers were valued at 544,542,500 Baht. The second payments were to employers in the 13 provinces for 16,621 establishments. A total of 16,364 transactions were successful, accounting for 98.4 percent; 257 were unsuccessful, accounting for 1.6 percent. The successful transfers were valued at 694,446,000 Baht. The funds from this effort will help alleviate the troubles among insured persons and employers and help reduce the burden of living expenses from the impact of lockdown measures to curb the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Suchart continued that for those who have not received the money, the Social Security Office will report their personal identification numbers to […]
On August 19, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, joined a meeting yesterday (August 18, 2021) to follow up on the Ministry of Labour’s performance over the past year. He said that General Prawit has concerns for those affected by COVID-19 and ordered the Ministry of Labour to expedite the distribution of vaccines to at-risk workers, especially in the dark red areas, to meet the goals set by the government, making COVID-19 vaccinations a national agenda and providing comprehensive care for workers in all dimensions. General Prawit also emphasized the work on the following important issues: 1) Vaccination administration to accelerate the immunization among workers, especially in the dark red areas, and speed up vaccinations for workers camps to meet the specified goals. 2) Remedies for those affected by the lockdown measures in 29 dark red provinces, including employers and insured persons under Sections 33, 39, and 40, to proceed according to the respective timelines to help those affected. 3) Create awareness and publicize among the workforce to take preventative action and […]
On August 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the transfer of funds under the relief measures for workers and companies affected by COVID-19 in the 29 highest controlled provinces. He said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about workers, including the self-employed and the public affected by COVID-19, and wants to ensure that they receive relief from the government. Today (August 20, 2021), 361,939 Section 33 insured persons in the remaining 16 provinces, namely Kanchanaburi, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri, and Ang Thong, will receive cash transfers via PromptPay linked with their ID card number, for 2,500 Baht each. The relief effort represents 904,847,500 Baht and is aimed to reduce the burden on living expenses among Section 33 insured persons affected by the lockdown measures. Mr. Suchart continued that for those who are not yet linked with PromptPay, the Social Security Office will inform the employer for the employee to sync their PromptPay account with their ID card number so that the […]
On August 18, 2021, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting to listen to the Ministry of Labour’s performance over the past year. The meeting took place in the form of a video conference, with Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office, performing duties at the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Pornsak Charoenprasert, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting, which took place at the Saengsingkaew meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. General Prawit said that today was a good opportunity to listen to the Ministry of Labour’s performance, which took place in a video conference, consistent with the current situation and following public health measures. He showed appreciation for the Ministry of Labour in driving the government’s urgent and important policies and providing timely assistance to workers. He expressed his care for the Ministry of Labour’s personnel who have […]
On August 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives donated consumer goods that the private sector supported the Ministry of Labour with, to help people who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19 in the Din Daeng community. The donations included 1,000 bags of rice weighing 2 kilograms each, 10,000 bags of instant noodle, 5,000 cans of tuna, 10,000 chicken eggs, 2,400 bottles of drinking water, and 20 gallons of 5 liters alcohol gel bottles. Mr. Wichan Kheewkaew, Chairman of the Din Daeng Housing Community 2, and the flat committee represented the Din Daeng Housing Community 2 as recipients. The goods will be distributed to families who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19. The occasion took place at the foyer on the first floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Ministry of […]
On August 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, have seen the hardships and are concerned for the workers and entrepreneurs who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, there are measures to remedy those affected by the “lockdown” in the dark red areas in the 13 provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. Chachoengsao, Chonburi and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The measures cover nine types of business, namely construction, accommodation and food services, art activities, entertainment and recreation, and other service activities, to nine branches, with the addition of transportation and storage, wholesale and retail, automotive repair, administrative, and support activities, professional activities in science and academia, and information and communication activities. Mr. Suchart gave an overview of payment of remedies to insured persons under Section 33. Unsuccessful transfers in 13 provinces amounted to 233,730 cases. From the results of the remittance […]
On August 7, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, spoke about the news circulating on social media saying that self-employed persons who apply as Section 40 insured persons will not be able to use the gold card, state welfare card, the poor people’s card or state welfare. In this regard, the Ministry of Labour would like to clarify that due to the government’s remedial measures for those affected by the “lockdown” in the 29 dark red provinces, covering nine types of business, insured persons under Section 40 who will receive compensation for one month, must be insured under Section 40. The part of the news that says Section 40 insured persons cannot use benefits from the gold card, state welfare card, the poor people’s card, or state welfare is not true. Applying as a Section 40 insured person includes three options. Option 1 is to pay contributions of 70 Baht/month, to be protected in three cases, namely, in case of danger or illness, to receive compensation for lack of income, and compensation for disability or death. Option 2 is to pay […]
On August 6, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit the area to donate survival bags provided to the Ministry of Labour by the private sector to help taxi drivers’ families who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19. A donation of 2,000 kits was delivered through the Taxi Drivers Foundation. The President of the Thai Taxi Association, Mr. Witoon Naewpanich, received the donations to distribute to the families of taxi drivers who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19, at the Siam Taxi Cooperative, Nuanchan Road, between 27-29, Sureeporn 46/172 Project, Khlong Kum Subdistrict, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok. Mr. Surachai said that the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has foreseen the hardships and cares for people in independent professions such as taxi drivers, street hawkers, motorcycle taxi drivers, tricycle drivers, including night time professions, such as waitresses, singers, and musicians, who have been affected by the lockdown measures in the highest control areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Surachai added that today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart […]
On August 3, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area to deliver rice boxes and dry food, supported by the private sector and kind citizens. The delivery was made to help families of taxi drivers who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19 through the Thai Taxi Association. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the President of the Thai Taxi Association, Mr. Witoon Naewpanich, joined the occasion at the Siam Taxi Cooperative, Nuanchan Road, between 27-29, Sureeporn 46/172 Project, Khlong Kum Subdistrict, Bueng Kum District, Bangkok. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has foreseen the hardships and cares for people in independent professions such as taxi drivers, street hawkers, motorcycle taxi drivers, tricycle drivers, including night time professions, such as waitresses, singers, and musicians, who have been affected by the lockdown measures in the highest control areas due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mrs. Thiwalrat added that today, the Labour […]
On July 30, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of remedy payments to worker groups and entrepreneurs following measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in the areas of the highest and strictest control, namely in the ten provinces including Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. The measures cover nine types of business, namely construction, accommodation and food services, art activities, entertainment and recreation, and other service activities, to nine branches, with the addition of transportation and storage, wholesale and retail, automotive repair, administrative, and support activities, professional activities in science and academia, and information and communication activities. He said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about the workforce and entrepreneurs who have been affected by the measures to control the COVID-19 situation and has ordered the Labour Minister to speed up the payment of remedies to insured persons not to exceed August 6. Payments will begin gradually from August 4, as the transfer system is through PromptPay, which can only process one million accounts per day. There are 2.87 million […]
