Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to join a video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces. On December 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan as chairperson of the video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and to deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces including Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms.Aumpun Thuvavit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasatian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting at the Sangsingkaeo meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister’s Adviser said that due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon province and many areas now, 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 are concerned […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to join a video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces. On December 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan as chairperson of the video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and to deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces including Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting at the Sangsingkaeo meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister’s Adviser said that due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon province and many areas now, 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 are concerned […]
On December 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the Committee on Computer System Management and Procurement of the Office of the Permanent Secretary no. 6/2020, at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 29 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin was delighted to see the RIDC poll results from the Innovation and Digital Research Center of the College of Innovation and Management, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. The results revealed that the public was satisfied with the overall performance and work of the government. The Ministry of Labour was ranked among the top five, and civil servants were praised for helping each other at full capacity. The Labour Minister confirmed to drive missions through the Covid-19 crisis. On December 29, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the RIDC poll results from the Innovation and Digital Research Center of the College of Innovation and Management. Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University launched a public opinion poll on the government’s performance for 2020 between December 21-25 to inquire the public’s opinions about the performance as a whole and each ministry, including outstanding works of the government. The poll results reflect the views of the people in society and for stakeholders to acknowledge. The poll sampled people aged 18 years and over scattered in every region, at all levels of […]
On December 29, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumphan Thuvavit chaired the subcommittee’s meeting to drive policy and promote work to do at home. The meeting has considered the protection plan for home workers and informed the monitoring, prevention, and control of occupational disease and diseases caused by employers and homeworkers’ environment. The meeting also summarized the meeting results to present the request for “informal worker recovery from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic” by informal worker representatives and report on the implementation of the policy to promote work to do at home 2020. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ————————- Division of Public Relations
On December 19, 2020, at 15.00 hours, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Director of the Thai Red Cross Society graciously opened an online Red Cross event for 2020. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol greeted Her Royal Highness and presented offerings at the 1210 Auditorium, 12th Floor, Zone B, Bhumisirimangkhanusorn Building, Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. The Thai Red Cross Society has adapted the online Red Cross event in the name of “Red Cross Online 2020” to reduce the chance of exposure of the virus under the concept of “Connectivity of Giving.” The initiative aligns with this year’s event that exhibitors can visit the fair from anywhere, at any time. There are various activities within the event such as the online Red Cross shop design contest, the Red Cross favourties vote, products for sale at special prices and live concerts from artists. The online Red Cross event is held from December 19 – 29, 2020. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 19 December 2020
On December 15, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat to preside over a two-day workshop to solve issues of child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking by the ATLAS Project by Winrock International Organization, under the academic and budget support from the United States Department of Labour. The occasion took place at the Marriott Hotel in Bangkok. She said that it is well known that, most recently, Thailand was ranked in Tier 2 in the TIP Report 2020 from the US Department of State, leading to three consecutive years from 2018 to 2020. Thailand has been ranked in finding solutions to child labour at the Moderate Advancement level, according to the 2019 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labour Report from the United States Department of Labour. Child labour, forced labour, and human trafficking have become more violent and complex. This is coupled with the current coronavirus outbreak affecting social and economic conditions worldwide, such as rising unemployment and inequality in society. It is a challenge that […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presented assistance funds to the family of Mr. Mad Mamin, an interpreter at the Saudi Labour Office (Riyadh), as compensation for the end of his work, together with extra money and subsidies from the provident fund, which was given by the Prime Minister. The total amount was over two million and two hundred thousand Baht, to help and encourage the family of Mr. Mad Mamin. On December 14, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave assistance funds to Mrs. Anurak Mamin, wife of Mr. Mad Mamin, an interpreter at the Saudi Labour Office (Riyadh), and her family as compensation for the end of her husband’s work. The amount was 1,851,643.67 Baht, together with a special allowance of 290,464.22 Baht, and a living fund to Mr. Mad Mamin’s family, who died from working and fulfilling his role to assist Thai workers in Saudi Arabia during the Covid-19 pandemic, amounting to 100,000 Baht from Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha. The fund from the Prime Minister was giving at the ceremony to aid officials affected from carrying out their duties […]
The Deputy Labour Minister followed up on the results from efforts to promote tourism in Chiang Mai following the “Create-Elevate-Give; Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” policy. She also observed the training provided by the Chiang Mai Institute for Skill Development 19 and emphasized that training be intense, relevant, and cover all target groups. On December 12, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat visited Chiang Mai to follow up on the results from driving labour operations and listened to the departments’ performance under the Ministry of Labour. She also observed the training workshops of the Chiang Mai Institute of Skill Development 19, which provides training for local workers, and visited a garment group in Nam Phrae, Hang Dong, Hang Dong. The group serves as a learning center for students and tourists to visit and study, promoting income to group members from selling clothes. The working group came from different villages in Nam Phrae, promoting knowledge that comes from real action. This has made it possible to convey knowledge. As a result, the group is equipped with the knowledge, abilities, and skills in their […]
The Deputy Labour Minister invited companies to join the project on developing workplace safety, to upgrade organizations to international standards; participating in the project is free of cost. On December 7, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat revealed that the Thailand Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Public Organization) (TOSH) had conducted research studies on economic and social value-added to investment in safety in business establishments among 30 organizations. Study results concluded that organizations gain an added economic value of 51,795.53 Baht or equivalent to 3,341.65 Baht/organizations. In addition, when considering the added social value, companies can reduce the number of injuries from 302 to 294 people. Therefore, investment in workplace safety is worthwhile, promoting profits, and added economic and social value, reducing the rate of accidents in the workplace. The Deputy Labour Minister added that the institute realizes the importance and is ready to support safety to be efficient and sustainable. Therefore, it has established a management system standard for occupational safety, health, and working environment, including manuals and guidelines for preparing such standards. To […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to Khon Kaen, to commence a big labour meeting event and meet with Co-Payment “hiring new graduates” with 3,295 positions available. On November 27, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over the opening ceremony of the big labour meeting event bi and meet with Co-Payment “hiring new graduates.” Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat also joined the event. The occasion aims to promote and facilitate employers/establishments creating a new graduate employment contract according to the Co-Payment program and promote employment to the unemployed and those affected by workforce reductions, and the general public looking for work. The event took place at the Khon Kaen Hall, 5th Floor, Central Plaza Khon Kaen. In the event, there were employers/companies interested in participating in the project and recruiting, totaling 99 companies with 439 positions and 3,295 vacancies. Registration activities were organized for those interested in the Co-Payment project, including recruitment activities and job interviews with employers/companies at […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Secretariat to commence a seminar to drive policy mechanisms to prevent and resolve labour trafficking for 2021. The efforts aim to integrate all sectors to eradicate human trafficking and forced labour, upgrading Thailand to tier 1. On November 6, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretary-General Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, to preside over the opening ceremony of the seminar to drive policy mechanisms on preventing and resolving the problem of human trafficking into action for 2021, at the Novotel Marina Sriracha and Koh Si Chang, Sriracha, Chonburi. Permanent Secretary Mr. Suthi Sukosol reported that the Labour Minister has said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has emphasized sustainable eradication of human trafficking and forced labour from Thailand. Mr. Suthep continued that the Ministry of Labour has made great efforts to integrate cooperation with all sectors to prevent human trafficking. There are important continuous developments, including measures to promote and protect labour rights of all nationalities according to international standards, by organizing and enhancing the efficiency of managing […]
On November 2, 2020, at 08.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the meeting to present policies to heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phuket, Krabi, Phangnga, Trang, Ranong, and Satun. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined in the policy presentation at the ICT Skill Development and Learning Center, Talat Yai, Muang, Phuket. Phuket has a workforce of 317,874 people (Statistical Office) (As of June 2010 Number of informal workers (National Statistical Office, as of June 2020). There are 100,939 informal workers (National Statistical Office, as of June 2020) and 11,070 establishments in Phuket in the social security system. There are 189,600 insured persons (data as of September 2020), separated into 120,847 insured persons under Section 33, 36,659 insured persons under Section 39, 32,094 insured persons under Section 40, and 67,785 foreign workers (data as of September 2020. There are 2,930 establishments in Krabi, with 42,715 employees and 75,184 insured persons in the social security system. The province has 12,063 foreign workers. Trang has 2,300 establishments, with 373,033 […]
The Deputy Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives visited Nan to monitor work on agriculture, emphasizing shifting the agricultural workforce towards skilled labour for a better quality of life and sustainability. On October 29, 2020, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat visited agricultural workers in Nan, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Capt. Thammanat Prompao, to listen to water management information and provide arable land for farmers at Wat Pong Kham, Santisuk, Nan. The Ministry of Labour participated in organizing public relations activities and advice about working safety for agricultural worker groups. Prof. Narumon said that the Prime Minister had assigned the Ministry of Labour to cooperate with the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to supervise two provinces: Nan and Phrae, by ensuring the farmers’ livelihoods’ stability. From visiting the area, Nan showed to be a model province for reviving forest areas. In August, she had the opportunity to work on a project to drive Thailand together. She met with government agencies’ heads to listen to suggestions, problems, obstacles, and some […]
On October 29, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol welcomed Dean of the Faculty of Management and Tourism Asst. Prof. Dr. Pannee Pimaphansri, Dean of the Faculty of Geospatology Dr. Kritsanai Charoenjit and Associate Dean for Research. Faculty of Geospatology Dr. Pattama Modi, with faculties from Burapha University, who paid a visit to discuss the preparation of application information. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 29 October 2020
On October 29, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Computer System Management and Procurement Committee meeting no. 8/2020 at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————- Division of Public Relations
