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
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 […]
Secretariat to the Labour Minister gave a testimony to workers travelling to work in foreign countries, to work hard, be responsible, compliant with the laws and culture of each country and to not get involved with drugs, intoxication and gambling. He encouraged the workers to save up and send money back to their families, while also collecting experience to use when they return to Thailand. Download Images On October 25, 2019, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nuntadech Meksawat presided over a speech to workers going to work overseas at the job seeker training room, before being deployed for work abroad, on the 11th floor, Bangkok Social Security Office Building Area 3. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General and Acting Director-General Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat gave a report. The Secretariat to the Labour Minister congratulated everyone traveling to work abroad. To get to today, all workers had gone through the selection processes, practicing working skills for the work that they will be doing overseas. He commended the effort in practice and patience to make it to today, which will be important for work […]
On October 22, 2019 at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, to attended the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Institute for Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Promotion No. 1/2019 in work. General Aphichat Saengrungrueng presided over the said meeting. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations/ 22 October 2019
On October 16, 2019, at 11.45 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul welcomed Thai Ambassador to Tel Aviv, Israel, Ms. Pornnapa Chantararom, to discuss Thai labour issues in Israel. The discussion covered the delivery of workers, traveling to work, caring for workers in Israel, and the acknowledgment of the Ministry of Labour’s policies on labour. The Labour Minister expressed his want for Thai workers returning from Israel to apply the knowledge gained to the country’s agricultural work, and work in Thailand. The meeting took place at the reception room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations/
The Permanent Secretary of Labour commenced the opening match of the Western Union LPN Myanmar Cup 2019 to promote peaceful coexistence in Thai society at Mahachai Futsal Stadium, Mahachai, Samut Sakhon. The game was a campaign to encourage migrant workers to use their free time from work and turn their attention to sports and establish a network of surveillance, prevention, and suppression of human trafficking. Download Images On September 29, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of the Western Union LPN Myanmar Cup 2019 football match. The initiative is to promote peaceful coexistence in Thai society, which took place at Mahachai Futsal Stadium, Mahachai, Muang, Samut Sakhon. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mr. Kankavee Tubsuwan and the Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat joined the event. Director of the LPN foundation Mr. Somphong Sakaew and Western Union representative gave a welcoming speech and Vice President of the Foundation for the Labour Promotion Network Mr. Suraphong Kongchantuek also gave a speech. The topic was “migrant workers as important human capital of development and promoting peaceful coexistence in Thai society.” […]
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun assigned General Surayud Chulanont, the Privy Councilor, as a representative. The ceremony was dedicated to the reign of King Rama 8 and King Rama 9, blessing to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in the reign of King Rama 9, and pray for 12 children and 1 coach in the cave Khun Nam Nang Non, Chiang Rai, to return to safety of all danger today (Jun 29, 2018) at 18.00, His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch is the president of the ministry. In addition, General Prayut Chan-ocha, the Prime Minister and his wife, the Cabinet Secretary, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, The management team of the Ministry of Labor, and people attended the ceremony. In this regard, His Majesty the King graciously graciously invited Phra Chai Nawarat to be ordained as a statue at the royal court of Suan Dusit Palace. +++++++++++++++++++
On February 20, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Pol.Maj. Romayong Surakitbunharn chaired the meeting to consider operations of foreign private organization No. 2/2019. The meeting discussed the request of 8 foreign private organizations to extend the period for services. Organizations included the International Copper Association of Southeast Asia, ATD Fourth World Thailand for the World and Humans in the Future, the American Center for International Labour, the International Republican Institute, the International Institute of the IOGT-NTO Movement and the Youth with A Mission Relief and Development Organization. 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 July 1, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs.Phattana Phanfak, paid homage to the sacred items at the ministry, including Phra Phut Sutthitham Bophit, Phra Phut Chinnarat, San Por Pu Chai Mongkhon, San Thao Mahaprom Thewarit and San Por Pu Suchin Promma, the occasion of being appointed as Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
On September 19, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Legal Advisor Mr. Sompob Prabnarong, gave an opening dialogue for the management of forced labour problems according to the Emergency Decree on the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking 2008 at Plaza Athenee Hotel, Royal Meridien, Bangkok. The project aims to integrate cooperation with all sectors to prevent human trafficking for continuous development, including determining measures to promote and protect the rights of workers of all nationalities equally according to international standards. Its objective is to organize and enhance the efficiency of the management of foreign workers in the system, establish measures to inspect business establishments through strict labour inspection processes, as well as ratify the 2014 Protocol, in addition to the 29th International Labour Organization Convention on Forced Labour 1930, on June 4, 2018. Furthermore, it aims to follow the Convention it enacted an amendment to the Act on the Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking B.E. 2551 and B.E. 2562 to set penalties as appropriate, to deter and eliminate forced labour or services, including measures for helping and protecting the welfare of the injured and judicial offenses […]
The Labour Minister and committee attended the 3rd CLMTV Ministerial Meeting in Cambodia. He revealed that the meeting agreed on the principles of the plan to drive and maintain social security rights for migrant workers in the CLMTV countries and to form Ministerial Declaration Working Group which will be certified at the next meeting in Laos. Download Images On September 17, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Duangrit Benjathukul Chairungrueng, Thai Ambassador to Cambodia Mr. Panyarak Poolsub, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Secretary from the Social Security Office Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit and relevant officials, attended the 3rd Meeting of Labour Ministers in the CLMTV countries. The event took place at the Apsara Palace Resort and Convention Center, Siem Reap, Cambodia. The topic of the meeting was “Toward the Protection of Migrant Workers in CLMVT Countries: Social Security Cooperation”, whereby Prime Minister of Cambodia Mr. Hun Sen, presided over the opening ceremony. This meeting agreed on the principles of the roadmap for the migration and retention of social security rights for migrant workers in […]
On September 12, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Pol. Maj. Romayong Surakitbanharn gave a special lecture on the challenges of working with an aging society. The lecture was delivered at an academic seminar on the 2nd anniversary of the Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources, on the topic of “Human Resource Development in the Thai Elderly Society”. Director of the Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources Assistant Professor Supachai Srisuchart welcomes participants. This event was organized by the Institute for Continuing Education and Human Resources to build knowledge and understanding about the aging society in Thailand, to prepare for human resource development in the Thai elderly society and know the direction of the job market, including guidelines for self-development for the elderly. The event took place at Grand Ratchada Room, 5th floor, Than Thip Building, Chaopraya Park Hotel Bangkok. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————- Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour organized the 3H training (have work, have money, have further education) to encourage job applicants to have jobs, earn income and be able to continue to study at a higher level. Download Images Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Labour Advisor Mr. Kittipong Laoniphon to chair the opening ceremony of the training program for the civil society project to raise the quality of life and provide policies, in the implementation of the 3H project (have work, have money, have further education), at The Palazzo Hotel, Bangkok, February 14, 2019. He said, “This training is considered part of the 3H project (have work, have money, have further education), to reduce social inequality by supporting and encouraging those who are disadvantaged in education to have a stable job, earn incomes for themselves and their family, and receive higher education opportunities, supported by employers/establishments and educational institutions that provide teaching and learning programs beneficial to learners. The training corresponds to the needs of workers and enterprises, involving the government, private sector and workforce, meeting the […]
Mrs. Petcharat Sinauy, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, presided over the meeting of the Subcommittee on the Promotion of the Ministry of Labor, No. 2, 2018. The meeting considered the nomination and arranged the order for Participated in the selection and commendation of community organizations, districts, and provinces under the virtue of the Master Plan for National Merit No. 1 at the Strategic and Strategic Sesame Room 13th Floor, Ministry of Labor. +++++++++++++++++++
On June 11, 2018, at 13.30, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor visited the training of police officers in Nakhon Sawan Province and the training of low income registered state benefits. Including visiting informal labor training and the unemployed who suffered from a career, the 150-hour Thai massage course is led by Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor along with Senior Executive, Ministry of Labor participated in this at the Skill Development Institute Region 8, Nakhon Sawan. For Nakhon Sawan Province, there are groups of state welfare beneficiaries who have been selected for vocational training with the Ministry of Labor. The target is 7,400 people, including 1,120 vocational trainers (community technicians), 6,280 freelance / occupational trainers. ++++++++++++++++++++++++
