Today (July 29, 2019) at 08.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Apinya Sucharittanan as the ministry’s representative to attend the ceremony to bring royal worship at Amphorn Satharn Villa, Dusit Palace. Download Images ————– Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Central Administration Bureau/ 29 July 2019
The Labour Minister welcomed the ILO’s Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder on a visit to Thailand, to tighten cooperation in raising the quality of life of the workforce to international standards. Download Images Today (July 22, 2019) at the Labour Minister’s Ministerial Room, 6th Floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul welcomed the ILO’s Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder and committee on courtesy call, on the occasion of visiting Thailand as a member of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the ILO’s 100th anniversary. In addition, the visiting party congratulated the Labour Minister on his appointment and membership of the Cabinet. In this visit to Thailand, Mr. Guy Ryder also has the objective of attending the 8th World Education Congress hosted by the Education International (EI), a federation of world-class teachers and educational personnel. M.R. Chatumongol said that the Thai government and the Ministry of Labour are delighted by the ILO Director-General’s visit to Thailand. On this occasion, he congratulated the visiting party for the ILO’s 100th anniversary 2019, in which Thailand has been a member since it was co-founded […]
On July 22, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Viwat Jiraphanvanich chaired the meeting of the Employee Welfare Fund Committee No. 7/2019. The meeting considered the amendment of the regulations concerning the receipt, payment and keeping of money of the Employee Welfare Fund, 1999, and the committee regulations on the remittance of money for keeping in the Employee Welfare Fund, B.E 2542 (1999). The meeting also considered sale of bad debts of the Employee Welfare Fund, payment of welfare to employees in cases other than compensation and selecting among the representatives of employers and employee representatives to appoint as an associate judge in the labour court/ The meeting took place at the Mitmaitree Meeting Room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————- Division of Public Relations
Today (June 25, 2019) at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals Mrs. Achara Kaewgamchaicharoen to chair the committee meeting on managing, monitoring and following operations on the Ministry of Labour’s Service Center for the second time this year. The meeting considered the provincial labour offices request for budget to improve the service center together with the Ministry of Labour and the establishment of a joint service center for the Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 25 June 2019
The Permanent Secretary of Labour urged agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Trat Province to investigate and monitor fishing crew members who died from wrecked fishing boats in Salad Bay, Koh Kood, Trat., compensating the family and implementing strict safety measures. On June 21, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol reported the case of a wrecked fishing boat in Salad Bay area, Koh Kood, Trat on June 18. According to the investigation conducted by the agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Trat province, the ship that was found wrecked was called Chaivaree, boat registration No. 162201702, 40.92 gross tons in size with fishing nets. The owner of the boat was Mr. Witoon Saejeng, with a total of 15 crew members consisting of 2 Thai workers and 13 Cambodian workers. The shop sunk around Salad Bay, Sai Kao Beach, Koh Kood, Trat, whereby the Royal Thai Navy of Region 1, searched to help the crew. It appeared that 3 crew members died in the wreck, consisting of 1 Thai person, Mr. Suporn Saejeng, 56 years old, a mechanic and […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labour welcomed Mr. Graeme Buckley, ILO Country Office Director for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic, ready to continue the academic mission to raise the standard of labour in Thailand to international levels. Download Images On June 20, 2019, at 11.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Permanent Secretary Pol.Maj. Romayong Surakitbanharn and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul welcomed Mr. Graeme Buckley, ILO Country Office Director for Thailand, Cambodia and Lao People’s Democratic Republic on courtesy call to congratulate him on the new position. The meeting also included discussions on labour matters to continue the cooperation in the implementation of labour projects. The meeting took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 8th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Permanent Secretary of Labour congratulated the ILO on it’s 100th anniversary said that he was pleased to partner with the organization in carrying out various labour projects and thanked the ILO for providing technical assistance to Thailand, especially the Ship to Shore Rights project, which is sponsored by the European Union (EU) to raise […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and committee visited Thai workers who went to work in agriculture in northern and central Israel and revealed that Thai workers were satisfied with the working and employment conditions and good income, averaging 40,000 – 48,000 Baht per month. The committee also emphasized a commitment to work, money savings to return to families and to not interfere with vices and drugs. Download Images On June 13, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan and a committee of departmental inspectors including the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General Mr. Suwan Duangta, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Chakrit Decha and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mrs. Udomluk Sornsari visited Thai workers working in the northern part of Israel at Kibbutz Matsuva, which is in the northernmost area at the Israel – Lebanon border. The area is a large banana farm in Israel with 14 Thai workers, mostly from the northeastern region. From discussions, the Thai workers were satisfied with the working and employment conditions, and proper living conditions. […]
On June 9, 2019, at 08.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul led the Ministry of Labour’s officials to lay flowers at the royal statue of Ananda Mahidol, King Rama VIII in commemoration of the former monarch on the anniversary of his passing. The ceremony took place at the statue of the king, Rama VIII building, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Chulalongkorn Hospital. Division of Public Relations
On June 3, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul; the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul, and the ministry’s executives observed public service activities of the Ministry of Labour and gave words of encouragement to the staff. The activities were arranged in honour of Her Majesty’s Queen Suthida’s birthday which took place in Sanam Luang (on the Supreme Court’s side). The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development organized professional demonstrations and trainings for the people which received a lot of attention from the public. Download Images ———————– กลุ่มงานโฆษกและการข่าว/ กองเผยแพร่และประชาสัมพันธ์/ ชนินทร เพ็ชรทับ ภาพ – ข่าว/ ๓ มิถุนายน ๒๕๖๒
The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and committee, traveled to visit Thai workers and meet labour volunteers in Malaysia, at the Labour Office in Malaysia. The visiting committee also promoted new businesses, following the “Thai kitchen to the world” policy, and commended volunteers for their sacrifices in helping other people. Download Images On May 31, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman and committee including the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Sa-nga Wongsapan, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Seela Keotabhand, Expert Labour Academic Mrs. Daorung Jumruen and Expert Labour Academic Mrs. Supakyada Boonsoongnern from the Inspection and Evaluation Office, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The committee traveled to inspect the Labour Office in Malaysia and met with Thai workers. The Ministry of Labour’s inspecting committee paid a courtesy call to Thai Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Narong Sasitorn, with 2 Minister Counsellors and advisor (consular department). On this occasion, the two parties exchanged views on political issues, governance, the economy, society, the management of foreign workers in Malaysia […]
The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General and committee, traveled to visit Thai workers and meet labour volunteers in Malaysia, at the Labour Office in Malaysia. The visiting committee also promoted new businesses, following the “Thai kitchen to the world” policy, and commended volunteers for their sacrifices in helping other people. Download Images On May 31, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman and committee including the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Sa-nga Wongsapan, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mr. Seela Keotabhand, Expert Labour Academic Mrs. Daorung Jumruen and Expert Labour Academic Mrs. Supakyada Boonsoongnern from the Inspection and Evaluation Office, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour. The committee traveled to inspect the Labour Office in Malaysia and met with Thai workers. The Ministry of Labour’s inspecting committee paid a courtesy call to Thai Ambassador in Kuala Lumpur, Mr. Narong Sasitorn, with 2 Minister Counsellors and advisor (consular department). On this occasion, the two parties exchanged views on political issues, governance, the economy, society, the management of foreign workers in Malaysia […]
On May 31, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Viwat jiraphanvanich chaired the meeting of the Homeworkers Protection Committee No. 2/2019. The meeting considered guidelines for the development of the protection system for homeworkers workers in 2020, and reported progress of the draft National Promotion and Development of Informal Workers Act B.E…..the draft Ministerial Regulation on determining the nature or type of work prohibited by from hiring workers to do at home B.E……. the draft Ministerial Regulation regarding the rules, procedures and rates of payment for medical expenses, rehabilitation fees and funeral costs paid by the employer B.E……. The meeting presented the report on the performance of the Homeworkers Protection Committee to the Cabinet, including the results from the recruitment and selection of qualified directors to represent the employer and homeworkers committees within the Homeworkers Protection Committee. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun Conference Room, 5th Floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————- กองเผยแพร่และประชาสัมพันธ์
The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General along with departmental Inspector-Generals visited the Labour Office in Taiwan where they received a briefing from the Minister Counsellor (on labour) and met staff at the Labour Office in Kaohsiung. Download Images On May 29, 2019, Mr. Suchat Pornchaiwiseskul, Inspector-General to the Ministry of Labour, the ministry’s team of Inspector-Generals traveled to inspect the Thai Labour Office in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Minister Counsellor (on labour) Ms. Kaewjai Sajjawatha, welcomed the visiting committee and gave a briefing on the performance. On this occasion, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian and the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Inspector-General Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha also met and inspected the operations of staff at the Labour Office in Manila (part 2) in Kaohsiung. The Labour Office in Kaohsiung is responsible for 8 areas, including Kaohsiung, Tainan, Taitung, Zhang, Hui, Chiayi, Yun Lin, Ping Tong and Peng Hu. From data in March 2019, there are 17,410 Thai workers in the manufacturing industry whereby 17,296 are in manufacturing for metal […]
On May 29, 2019, at 10.00 hours, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General (Mr. Todsaphon kritwongwiman) and committee including the Department of Employment’s Inspector-General (Mrs. Napasorn Toongsooksai), the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General (Mr. Sa-nga Wongsapan) and the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General) and (Mr. Seela Keotabhand) paid a courtesy call and official discussions with the Thai Ambassador to Singapore (Mr. Manopchai Vongphakdi). The meeting discussed labour issues following the minidstry’s policies including the ministry’s “Thai Kitchen to the World” policy. The Ambassador requested training for skill development such as for cooks, by focusing on quality, refinement, raw material adjustment, language usage and teamwork, whereby the Ambassador was pleased to provide advice to the labour office. Download Images The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General presided over the meeting at the Singapore Office of Labour to follow up on the progress of operations following the annual operation plan for the 2019. Overall, the office performed according to the specified indicators which represented 62 percent. The Inspector-General asked the Labour Office to coordinate with central agencies for skills training under the “Thai Kitchen to the World ” project of the […]
On May 21, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradech Waleeittikul chaired the workshop to consider the (draft) human resource management strategic plan of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour (2018-2023). The meeting considered Chapter 4: Vision / mission / strategies / human resource management plan / key success factors / performance indicators / projects / activities. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
Today (May 15, 2019) at 08.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Suradej Waleeittikul and the ministry’s executive team, presented flowers to congratulate Director-General of the Department of Skill Development, Mr. Suthi Sukosol on appointment as Permanent Secretary of Labour, following resolution from the Cabinet’s meeting on May 14, 2019. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 15 May 2019/
