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         On August 29, 2019, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul presided over the merit-making ceremony for August 2019. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the ministry’s executives, civil servants, and officials also participated in the merit-making activities to give alms to from Rama 9 Kanchanaphisek Temple in front of the Phra Phutthasuttham Bophit Pavilion.   Download Images   ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations / Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 29 August 2019

         The Labour Minister discussed with the Board of Trade of Thailand and listened to suggestions on the issue of adjusting the wage rate structure of Thai workers as an urgent matter. He emphasized that the adjustment of the wage rate must be following the consideration mechanism of the Wage Committee (tripartite).           On August 28, 2019, at 08.30 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the ministry’s executive committee, welcomed Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand Mr. Kalin Sarasin and respective executive committee for a meeting to discuss official matters on labour. The meeting took place at the Labour Minister’s meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour.   Download Images             The Labour Minister said that the meeting with the Thai Chamber of Commerce today discussed the issue of wage adjustment of Thai workers, enhancing workforce productivity and skill development, promoting the employment of potential workers in the labor market, the establishment of a Big Data Center for the Ministry of Labour, strengthening measures to resolve agricultural labour […]

            The Ministry of Labour met and had a briefing on the evaluation of human rights practices of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, on being visited by the Committee on Monitoring, Considering and Selecting Model Organizations on Human Rights. DOWNLOAD IMAGES             On August 27, 2019, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting on the evaluation of human rights practices of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, which took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Viwat Jiraphanvanich gave a brief on the human rights practicies of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labour. He said that on behalf of the Office of the Permanent Secretary, he was pleased for the visit and thanked the committee in recognizing the Office of the Permanent Secretary’s determination for driving promotion and protection of human rights for people and personnel in each department, which will progress towards becoming a human rights model organization. The mission of the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Labour has the duty and responsibility to manage the policies […]

                The Department of Skill Development’s Deputy Director-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, Anti-corruption Operation Center’s staff and labour volunteers/public sector networks, attended a national learning exchange seminar under the topic “driving the national strategy on preventing and suppressing corruption towards a clear and clean Thailand for an anti-corruption nation” for 2019. The event took place on August 19, 2019, from 8:00 – 16:00 hours at the Miracle Hotel Grand Convention, Kamphaeng Phet 6 Road, Lak Si, Bangkok.                 Mr. Phatthaphong Kittiwiriyaphant Suphan Buri Province Labour Volunteer / Central Hawk Council Chairman, participated in discussions and exchanges in small groups in the first strategy, to create a society that does not tolerate corruption; the topic was “creating an anti-corruption society.” The seminar is intended for all sectors, from ministries, bureaus, departments, state enterprises, private sectors, and the public sector, to exchange knowledge and experiences in the operations and processes, as well as problems and obstacles in driving the national strategy on prevention and suppression of corruption, phase 3 (2017-2021). The […]

           The Labour Minister showed concern for workers and urged local agencies in the area to investigate and aid the families of the deceased and those who suffered from suffocation from the repair of the wastewater treatment plant in the Songkhla production plant, ensuring rights according to the legal benefits. The Labour Minister reported that if an employee registers for social security, they will be protected according to the benefits specified by the law.            On August 15, 2019, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul showed concerns about the workers who died due to suffocation during repair of wastewater treatment ponds in the latex factory in Songkhla province. The incident resulted in 3 deaths and 1 worker left in severe condition in the ICU. The Labour Minister instructed agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Songkhla to accelerate the investigation and provide close assistance to families of employees who died and are affected by the incident, to receive legal benefits.            The investigation found that the scene of the incident was at Tatwin Company Limited, located at 574/1 Moo 5, […]

          On August 7, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Apinya Sujarittanan and conducted an official inspection and met with heads of departments under the Ministry of Labour in Udon Thani, for the third round, in monitoring the overall performance of the units, following the government’s official inspection plan. The examination found that the agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Udon Thani province mostly followed the Ministry of Labour’s urgent policies, on the promotion of Thai workers to travel to work abroad through the correct process, in order to be protected by law, and the promotion of skill development to support the labour markets’ demand. From reports, in the 2019 fiscal year (Octocopter 2018 – June 2019), Udon Thani is the province that has the most people looking for work abroad, mostly traveling to Taiwan, followed by Israel, Korea, Japan, Finland, and other countries. The Udon Thani Provincial Administration recruits job seekers looking to work abroad legally. There are a total of 6,415 applicants, which are forwarded to the Department of Employment for deployment through the government system. Job seekers do not have to pay for […]

           The Ministry of Labour integrated with local work units providing labour services within the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS), located on the 3rd floor of the Southern Border Government Center Building, Muang Yala, Yala, facilitating investors, entrepreneurs and the general public who contact the government, driving the economy by linking government work systems in the southern border areas, in response to government policies.    Download Images             On August 7, 2019, Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the opening of the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) located on the 3rd floor of the Southern Border Government Center Building, Muang Yala, Yala. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and heads of local government agencies were also present to welcome the Prime Minister and join the commencement. The One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) is open for service on government working days and hours. The foundations are divided so that on Monday, services include the request to use electricity, install tap water, drill underground water, install communication system, and permission for construction. Labour services are available […]

           On Monday, August 5, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary Pol.Maj. Romayong Surakitbanharn chaired the preparatory meeting for the Committee meeting with the Government of Qatar on labour issues, for the second time at the Trithep meeting room, 14th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting considered the Committee’s meeting with the Government of Qatar on labour issues, including the demand for Thai workers and a draft of the employment contract for the State of Qatar.   Download Images   +++++++++++++++++++++++     Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 5 August 2019

          On August 4, 2019, at 15.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-Generals Mrs. Achara Kaewgamchaicharoen, observed professional training activities following the project to resolve occupational problems of in 2019, under the “cloth tying and folding” course. Kamphaeng Phet Provincial Labour Director Ms. Yupin Moolchanatham, Mayor of Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict Mr. Singhawat Wattanasiri, Thung Pho Thale labour volunteer Mrs. Urai Thitavej and group members welcomed the visiting committee at the Nikhom Thung Pho Thale Municipality, Muang Kamphaeng Phet, Kamphaeng Phet province. The Chief Inspector-General of Labour advised on job creation and careers following additional needs of the group in terms of arranging flowers and organizing the facade, as a guideline for the group to apply under the context of the area.     Download Images   +++++++++++++++++++   Division of Public Relations/ 5 August 2019

          On August 2, 2019, at 09.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General Mrs. Achara Kaewgamchaicharoen, presided over the meeting of provincial workers and officials, to monitor the performance of the Buriram Provincial Labour Office for 2019, for the third round. The meeting took place at the Buriram Provincial Labour Office Meeting Room. The examination found that operations of the audited agency have implemented projects/activities as determined by the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. In terms of budget disbursements for FY 2019, expenses of projects/activities followed the goal. The Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General emphasized performance, considering the quality of work over quantity, and gave helpful advice. On the project to resolve occupational problems of participants who have already passed the training, the Cheif Inspector-General advised the network of local labour volunteers to follow up about additional income. She also observed services in applying for a pension benefit following Taiwanese labour law, for Thai workers who have worked in Taiwan. In the afternoon, the Inspector-General noted the project results to increase professional opportunities and income, with basketry activities from plastic strips, organized by the […]

On August 6, 2018, at 09.30, Mrs. Petcharat Sinauy, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, chaired the meeting of the Monitoring Committee of the Ministry of Labor, No. 4/2018 at the meeting room of the Ministry of Labor. The meeting considered the improvement of the service process of the joint service center, the Ministry of Labor and the relocation of the public service center, the Ministry of Labor, Tesco Lotus Department Store, Pinklao Branch.   Preview Download Images ———————————————–

On August 5, 2018, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, visited and provided the consumer goods to help the flood victims 2 areas: Ban Nongkutcan School That Phanom District, Nakhon Phanom and Non Tan District Administration Organization, Tha Uthen District, Nakhon Phanom Province.There are public and private sectors to support the flood victims such as: government official, Ministry of Labor, Nakhonphanom province 300 sets, the Office of Social Development and Human Security in Nakhon Phanom 300 sets, the Red Cross of Nakhon Phanom 300 sets, Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited 100 sets, and 10,000 eggs to be given to flood victims in the 500 sets, a total of 1,000 sets.   Preview Download Images              H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo added that the Ministry of Labor has set up plans to help the people in the event of a disaster, which has set out three relief plans: 1) Before the disaster has been prepared, provide workers with technical knowledge for the benefit of prevention and mitigation, education, training and training of workers in the workplace, work safety, survey, preparation, supply by demanding hire […]

            On August 2, 2019, at 08.45 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the discussion between the Minsitry of Labour and the Bureau of the Budget’s executives on preparation of the budget for 2020. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour.  DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations/

          On August 1, 2019, Head of the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals Mrs. Achira Kaewkumchaicharoen, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Pongsak Sasimahasak and the Department of Skill Developments Inspector-General Mr. Wirat Khansorn examined the progress of the performance following the government’s monitoring evaluation plan for 2019, for the third round at the Fai Kham Conference Room, 3rd Floor, Buriram City Hall. In the morning, the Inspector-General chaired the meeting with officials and staff under the Ministry of Labour to monitor the performance following the government monitoring evaluation plan for 2019, for the third round. The examination found that operations focused on the 3A policies with 13 items, whereby agencies audited have performed according to the project/activity as determined by the ministry and departments. In terms of budget disbursements for FY2019, the expenditure of projects/events are on target. Integration between agencies under the ministry, which is one plan, ensures coordination and communication in one direction; the target group is informal workers.   Download Images             The Head of the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General emphasized performance, considering the quality of work over quantity. In the afternoon, the […]