Today (June 29, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul chaired the first academic seminar under the academic seminar project on developing the efficiency of the labour warning model in 2020. Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee also joined the seminar at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. In this seminar, there was a discussion on the labour warning model and labor warning system. The seminar presented the labour warning model of the alarm system and brainstormed ideas and suggestions for the development of labour warning models by experts, university professors, researchers and academics from government agencies, and the private sector. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 29 June 2020
On June 29, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng presided over the opening ceremony of the “Healthy Thailand for Insured Persons” project at the Noppakao meeting room, 9th floor, Ganesha Surasakang Building, King Mongkut’s Hospital in Phetchaburi. He said that the Ministry of Labour, by the Social Security Office has policies that focus on supporting the promotion of health promotion and proactive disease prevention to insured persons in the workplace. It gives importance to health in a comprehensive and thorough way, mainly for the benefit of the insured. He said that he was pleased with today’s event because this project could meet the conditions that Thailand and the world have experienced with the impact of the COVID-19 virus spread, placing importance on exercise and the consumption of clean food which is beneficial and hygienic. The project also promotes regular health checks which will lead to a better quality of life both, physically and mentally, as well as ways to reduce risk factors in health behavior through the 3H principles. The principles include helping, caring for employees and insured […]
On May 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 4/2020 at the Pakorn Angsusing meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting considered the following: 1) Request of approval on the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Board on National Skill Standards and the issuance of certificates certifying the successful passing of national labour standards assessments in industrial technicians, tik welding at the level 1 – 3 proficiency and mag welding at the level 1 – 3 proficiency. 2) The approval of the establishment of national labour standards to support 10 industries of the future in 77 branches, and the draft order to appoint a subcommittee to determine the national labour standard of 6 branches. 3) Request for approval on the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Board on determining the rate for national skill standard assessments. 4) Request for approval on the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Board on criteria for payment to help or subsidize the Skill Development Fund. 5) Request for approval to […]
On May 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat represented the Ministry of Labour in giving a flower basket to congratulate Prachachat Business newspaper on its 44th anniversary. The occasion took place at level G, Matichon Public Company Limited. ———————————————————— Division of Public Relations 29 May 2020
Today (May 29, 2020) at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul chaired the State Enterprise Labour Relations Committee meeting 3/2020. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit and relevant agencies also attended the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the draft of the three State Enterprise Labour Relations Committee announcements and the proposal of names of the employer and employee representatives for the meeting and selection among themselves to be appointed as an associate judge in the Labour Court, Region 6. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 29 May 2020
The Labour Minister expressed concern for the 205,522 Thai workers legally working abroad. He emphasized all labour ambassadors in the 11 areas under the Ministry of Labour’s responsibility, to monitor the situation closely. If Thai workers are affected by the COVID-19 virus that has spread around the world, they must be provided with full assistance. Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul revealed that the COVID-19 virus pandemic has spread aggressively and has affected the world, as a result, many establishments in each country have had to lay off employees or shut down their businesses. Thai workers working in foreign countries are also affected by the situation. The Ministry of Labour has thus instructed and emphasized for all 11 labour ambassadors, including in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan (Taipei and Kaohsiung), Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Israel, which currently have approximately 205,522 Thai workers working legally (as of March 2020), to closely monitor the situation. The Labour Ambassadors were also instructed to aid Thai workers affected by the COVID-19 virus from the different countries’ measures. In the past, the Ministry of Labour has supported […]
Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul has moved forward in supporting insured workers and instructed the Social Security Office to issue urgent remedies and improve measures to be in line with the continuing spread of the Covid-19 virus. M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul revealed that since initial occurrences of the Covid-19 virus in Thailand, it has now become a crisis. The Labour Minister has instructed all of the Ministry of Labour’s departments to place measures to support workers, whereby the Social Security Office’s measures which have passed the Cabinet are: Reducing employer and employee contribution rates under Section 33 and 39. – A total of 13,346,143 insured persons will receive benefits. 2. Extending the period for employers and employees in submitting contributions under Section 33 and 39. – A total of 488,226 employers will receive benefits. – A total of 1,653,714 insurers persons will receive benefits. Increasing unemployment benefits due to force majeure and expanding the rights to cover unemployment due to the termination of employment and resignations. Promoting employment by extending the duration of the employment […]
The Labour Minister called an urgent official meeting to enhance remedial measures for insured employees. The meeting discussed the amendment of ministerial regulations and new directions for insured employees in the social security system, to be entitled to compensation for lack of income of not less than 5,000 Baht per month, effective from March 1, 2020. Today (March 29, 2020), Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul called an urgent official meeting for the Ministry of Labour’s executives and relevant government agencies. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman along with the Secretary-General of the Council of State, Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of the Budget and the Revenue Department’s Performance Advisor, also joined the discussion on measures to assist insured workers in the social security system affected by the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus. The meeting agreed that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office amends ministerial regulations prescribing directions so that insured persons in the social security system […]
The Labour Minister showed concern for employers, employees, and travel service businesses in Chiang Mai, from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The Assistant to the Labour Minister was assigned to join a video conference with business operators in the area, to listen to issues and troubles, and coordinate with departments in the area for part-time employment, technical training and language training, to enhance employee skills as required by the private sector, to build business confidence and quick recover. On March 27, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Dr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng chaired the video conference for discussions with Chiang Mai business operators. Participants consisted of the President of the Chamber of Commerce, hotel operators, President of the Restaurant Association, President of the Hotel Association, tour guides, tourism business operators, the Van Association and representatives of relevant human resources departments. The meeting took place at the Saengsingkaew conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Thienrat Nawamawat and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the event. Through joint discussions, it […]
On March 14, 2020, at 10.30 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet observed the renewal of work permits at the One Stop Service Center (OSS) in Songkhla. Songkla Provincial Employment Officer Mrs. Chuanchom Bua-anont led the inspection of operations for the group of workers with work permits expiring from March 31, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Information as of March 13, 2020, showed 21,970 foreign workers from the 3 nationalities who applied for work permits, from the target of 19,299. This is because employers from other provinces transferred many foreign workers to work in the area, in construction and fishing businesses. The business categories can be divided into 5 types, including the construction business, downstream agricultural business, agriculture and livestock business, downstream fishing business and distribution of food and beverage business. The renewal of the work permit will end on March 31, 2020 at Muang, Songkhla. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 March 2020
The Ministry of Labour Inspector-General joined the delegation of the European Union to Thailand, revealing research on the progress labour in the fishing and seafood industries under the Ship to Shore Rights project, whereby the overall working conditions are improved. He emphasized that all parties need to work together for the fairness and sustainability of the seafood industry. On March 10, 2020, at 13.25 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour Inspector-General Mr. Somboon Trisilanun to give a press conference at the launch of the findings of research on progress on workers in the fishery and seafood industry in Thailand, under the Ship to Shore Rights Project. The press conference was together with Advisor (Head of Cooperation), the European Delegation’s Office to Thailand, Mr. Jerome Pons, and Director of the International Labour Office in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, Mr. Graeme Buckley. The occasion took place at the Amari Watergate Hotel. Mr. Somboon said that the Endline Research is a comparison of the survey results in 2019 with the baseline data collected in 2017, which is the beginning of the Ship to […]
On March 9, 2020, at 10.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul chaired the commencement of the International Women’s Day event 2020 at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok. He said that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare organizes the International Women’s Day event annually and awards outstanding working women each year to honour model working women. The awardees are considered outstanding examples in terms of self-possession, humility, and profession. They are women who have high standards of morals and ethics, and who benefit society. Today, women play a greater role in national development than they have in the past, both at the executive and operational levels. The Ministry of Labour is aware of the importance of all working women as being an important force for creating a good society at the family level to the national level. The Ministry of Labour is committed to promoting and supporting female workers to be protected, to have equal rights and be free of discrimination, and to focus on improving female workers to have a good quality of life, stability in life as […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the Thailand – EU Labour Dialogue, 2nd High-Level Meeting, to exchange knowledge, experience, and good labour practices. On February 13, 2020, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and Mr. Joost Korte Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (DG EMPL) co-chaired the Thailand – EU Labour Dialogue, 2nd High-Level Meeting. The Ambassador of the European Union to Thailand Mr. Pirkka Tapiola and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the meeting, which took place at the Amari Watergate Hotel Bangkok, Thailand. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that over the years, Thailand has had significant and continuous development of labour and the improvement of relevant laws, especially in labour protection in the fishery sector. Thailand ratified ILO Convention No. 188 on working in the fishery sector, 2007, to become the first country in Asia and Pacific Thailand is well supported by the European Union through the Ship to Shore project operated by the International Labour Organization. Although the said project ended last year, the Thai government, by the […]
The Labour Minister welcomed Mr. Joost Korte, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission, on a courtesy call to discuss official labour matters, and to strengthen cooperation in promoting Thai labour protection and international cooperation. On February 13, 2020, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul welcomed Mr. Joost Korte, Directorate-General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission, at the Saengsingkaew conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The discussion from the European Commission included the exchange of views on Thailand – EU Labour Dialogue, which was initiated by mutual agreement on both sides on May 17, 2018. They thanked the Ministry of Labour for the invitation to participate in the high-level labour meeting on February 13-14, 2020. There was an explanation on the situation of Thai workers harvesting wild fruit (berries) in the EU member states, including Finland and Sweden, which emphasized that the EU provides protection for Thai workers. The EU […]
On February 5, 2020, at 15.20 hours, Advisor to the Labour Minister Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jak Punchoopet observed operations of the Nong Khai Social Security Office. Nong Khai Social Security Officer Ms. Rangsima Preechachat gave a welcoming and chaired the meeting for the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour. Nong Khai Labour Officer Mrs. Wannakan Khao-Lap, Nong Khai Social Security Officer Ms. Rangsima Preechachat, Nong Khai Employment Officer Mrs. Kanokrawee Wongsaroj, Director of the Nong Khai Skill Development Office Ms. Praphatsorn Prachantasen and Nong Khai Labour Protection and Welfare Officer Mr. Thanapong Orachorn, together with the department officials under the Ministry of Labor in Nong Khai province, attended the meeting. The Advisor to the Labour Minister said that this visit aimed to understand the problems of each province. He said that if there are only waterfalls without springs, nature will not be beautiful. That means, if there are only policies from the senior management to the operational level only (like a waterfall), it is challenging to complete the work, as problems should be proposed, including suggestions from the operational level to senior […]
On January 29, 2020, at 13.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng, visited the Stop Service Center (OSS) 1, at IT Square Shopping Center, Lak Si, Bangkok. He monitored the renewal of foreign worker permits and the “Fast Track Lane” service, a particular channel for employers with no more than five foreign workers. The Department of Employment’s Inspector, Ms. Kanchana Hanchaisri, gave a welcoming and led the visit. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng said that following Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul’s assignment of the Department of Employment to facilitate visitors within the OSS center by adjusting the work processes and services for more convenience and speed, the Department of Employment improved the “Fast Track Lane” service for employers with no more than five foreign workers. There were also public relations initiatives for employers and foreign workers to know the processes, together with marked instructions. Furthermore, systems were improved, whereby the process rearrangement proved that more services could be provided and at a quicker speed. At the same time, it reduced […]
