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          On May 5, 2019, at 23.00 hours, His Majesty the King rode in the Royal Palanquin in the Royal Procession for an elaborate post-coronation procession. In the Liab Phra Nakhon procession, His Majesty was carried to Wat Bowonniwet Wihan, Wat Ratchabophit and Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram, whereby 500 officials and officers from the Ministry of Labour attended the ceremony at Phuphasuthat Fort 2 Maharaj Road, Bangkok.   +++++++++++++++++++     Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 5 May 2019/

          On May 3, 2019, at 10.30 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo presided over the opening ceremony for blood donations for foreign workers, in honour of the royal coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Pathum Thani’s Deputy Provincial Governor, Mr. Chathip Rujanasri gave a welcoming, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark delivered a report, and the event was attended by the ministry’s executives at Belton Industrial (Thailand), Pathum Thani. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that the government has focused on resolving poverty in Thailand, defining the 20-year national strategic framework (2017 – 2036) that focuses on Thailand in the next 20 years as a country with stability, prosperity and sustainability. It gives importance to the unity of people in the nation, honouring the monarchy as the main institution of the country, creating an understanding society with relationships and cooperation in security among ASEAN member countries, partners and the world. The government has also formed the 12th National Economic and Social Development Plan that focuses on protecting and honouring the monarchy as the main institution of the country.           Mr. Jarin said that the Ministry […]

         On April 30, 2019, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister’s Assistant Police General Amnat Unardngam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Somsak Apiwantakul and committee paid a courtesy call and discussion with Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore Mr. Manop Chaiwongpakdee. At 10.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Assistant met with government officials and staff from the Labour Office in Singapore. On this occasion, he presented policies and listened to the office’s missions at the Labour Office in Singapore.   Download Images ————————————-   Division of Public Relations/ News by Chaninthorn Phettab/ Photos by Chaloemphol Niamsakul/ 30 April 2019/

          The Deputy Permanent Secretary joined the Ship to Shore’s Rights Meeting No. 9/2019, to create awareness and understanding, as well as operational guidelines between the government, employers, employees, society and other relevant agencies.   Download Images             Today (April 30, 2019) at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul, M.D.,chaired the meeting of the supervisory board to monitor the project against unacceptable work forms in the fishing and seafood industry or the Ship to Shore’s Rights Project Meeting No. 9/2019, which took place at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said, “The project against unacceptable work forms in the fishing and seafood industry has been in operation since 2016 and will end in December 2019. In 2018, there were 3 committee meetings which included the 6th meeting in March 2018, the 7th meeting in June 2018 and the 8th meeting in December 2018. There has been great progress. This meeting is the first time of 2019 and thanks to […]

           The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul led staff from the Labour Office in Singapore and related agencies under the Ministry of Labour to meet Thai workers in the construction industry. He also gave a testament and gave gifts to boost the morale of Thai workers.   Download Images              On April 29, 2019, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul and committee met Thai workers at KTC Construction and Engineering Pte Ltd, a business in the construction industry, primarily related to civil engineering, basic infrastructure and large machinery. The company is certified by various government agencies of the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower and has worked in the construction of multiple landmarks in Singapore such as Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort and public transportation stations. It has also been employed by Singaporean government agencies such as the Land Transport Authority. At present, 30 Thai workers are industrial and mechanical repair technicians.            On this occasion, Mr. Somsak and committee presented gifts to the Thai workers during their visit to Singapore too.   ———————————— Division of Public Relations/ News by […]

             The “Labour Minister’s Assistant” attended the Special Session of the ASEAN Labour Ministers on the Future of Work on behalf of Thailand, in preparations to work with ASEAN member countries to support demographic and technological changes, showing Thailand’s intention to focus on tripartite participation and social partnership to drive sustainable development.     Download Images               On April 29, 2019, the Labour Minister’s Assistant Police General Amnat Unardngam, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Somsak Apiwantakul joined the Special Session of the ASEAN Labour Ministers at the Swissotel Raffles Convention Center in Singapore. On this occasion, General Amnart gave a statement on behalf of Thailand regarding the future of the work. The statement spoke about driving joint operations of ASEAN Member States to support challenging issues arising from changes in population structure and technology, by ensuring workers and businesses can adapt and be protected to not to be affected by changes. Thailand has focused on tripartite participation and social partnerships, following recommendations by the Report by the Global Commission on the Future of Work and Sustainable Development Goals for 2030, […]

           The Labour Minister signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the promotion of police officers and families to supplement their occupations, with a pilot on a barber course. The target is for 1,540 people to join the training nationwide. The initiative is an integration to develop skills for police officers and families to spend their free time from work, to find supplementing careers to reduce expenses, increase income and self-sufficiency, following the principle of a sufficient economy.   Download Images            On April 29, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Cooperation for the promotion of police officers and families to supplement their occupation at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that the Ministry of Labour has the policy to promote people to have the knowledge, ability and skills in occupations in line with the needs of the labour market, which will be an essential part of national development in terms of trade, investment, the economy and society. The Department of Skills Development was thus assigned to create […]

            On April 29, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, to chair the opening of a workshop to increase labour volunteers’ efficiency in the Bangkok area, at The Palazzo Hotel, Bangkok. DOWNLOAD IMAGES             The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Todsaphon Kritwongwiman said that the Ministry of Labour established the Bangkok labour volunteer group in 2018 under the Ministry of Labour’s Regulations on Labour Volunteers, B.E. 2548. Currently, there are 953 labour volunteers in Bangkok, consisting of 253 from the first batch, 300 from the second batch and 400 from the third batch. Their responsibilities are to: 1) Disseminate information on labour 2) Coordinate the implementation of work on labour between the Ministry of Labour and people in local areas 3) Promote the prevention labour issues at the local level 4) Store labour information, and 5) Other duties assigned by the Ministry of Labour. Therefore, to allow labour volunteers who are of the Ministry of Labour’s representatives at the local level to be a network mechanism to drive the ministry’s missions of into the communities of Bangkok, the ministry […]

          The “Labour Minister’s Assistant” met with Thai workers at the Singapore Office of Labour Affair’s labour service center, in hopes to expand the labour market and develop the skills of Thai workers to advanced technicians, equivalent to supervisory levels.    Download Images             On April 28, 2019, the Labour Minister’s Assistant, General Amnat Anartngarm, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somsak Apiwantakul and committee, visited Thai workers at the labour service center of the Office of Labour Affairs in Singapore. There are 20,000 Thai workers working in Singapore at current, mostly in the construction sector, followed by the manufacturing and maintenance ships sector and agricultural sector, respectively. The workers hold a work permit whereas in the services and other industries, workers will hold an S Pass or Employment Pass.           Employment of Thai workers in Singapore at present found that industrial changes increased the productivity of production by using technology and innovation to reduce labour intensiveness but increase the efficiency of labour instead. Thai workers, therefore, need to continually develop themselves from primary craftsmen to advanced craftsmen, to supervisory levels. […]

             The Labour Minister reported the overall results of the “Happy Songkran, Happy Workers” activity for 2019, whereby over 330,000 migrant workers traveled home to join the Songkran tradition and returned. The technician clinic project served over 12,000 people nationwide over 11 million Baht in compensation benefits was paid to insurers in the Social Security system who experienced traffic accidents.   Download Images                On April 22, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo reported the overall results of the ministry’s “Happy Songkran, Happy Workers” 2019 activities. He said that migrant workers returning home during the Songkran festival from April 5-20, 2019, showed records of over 330,898 people, comprising 210,998 people departures and 119,900 arrivals. Myanmar nationals traveled the most with 187,053 people, followed by 70,618 Cambodian nationals and 73,227 Laotian nationals. Immigration points with the highest number of departures and arrivals were in Tak with 148,023 people, followed by Sa Kaeo with 44,963 people, Ubon Ratchathani with 26,821 people, Mukdahan with 26,578 people and Chanthaburi with 21,495 people.              Pol.Gen. Adul also reported the results […]

           On April 16, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the Ministry of Labour’s event committee meeting for blood donations, to honour the auspicious occasion of Coronation Day 2019. The meeting considered the ministry’s activities plan for blood donations to honour the auspicious occasion of Coronation Day 2019, and the form of the Ministry of Labour’s exhibition for the blood donation activity to commemorate the royal coronation in 2019, including other activities of agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES   ————————————–    Division of Public Relations

           On April 16, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the Ministry of Labour’s event committee meeting for blood donations, to honour the auspicious occasion of Coronation Day 2019. The meeting considered the ministry’s activities plan for blood donations to honour the auspicious occasion of Coronation Day 2019, and the form of the Ministry of Labour’s exhibition for the blood donation activity to commemorate the royal coronation in 2019, including other activities of agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES   ————————————–    Division of Public Relations

            The Labour Minister commenced a live event to celebrate the ILO’s 100th anniversary, in which Thailand is 1 of 24 member countries honoured to participate in live events via the Ministry of Labour and ILO’s Facebook. The relationships between Thailand and the ILO was promoted by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to drive the national plan for valuable work, to raise the quality of life of workers.   DOWNLOAD IMAGES               On April 11, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the commencement of a live event to celebrate the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) 100th anniversary at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that Thailand is 1 of 42 member countries that established the ILO as a result of signing the Treaty of Versailles following the royal command of His Majesty the King, Maha Vajiravudh King Rama VI in 1919. Over the past 100 years, Thailand has maintained strong relations and has been a close partner in the development of labour issues with the ILO, promoting social justice, raising the quality of […]

            On April 30, 2019, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark welcomed and gave blessings on the occasion of the 2019 Thai New Year. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradech Waleeittikul led senior management, civil servants, officials of agencies under the Ministry of Labour, the Office of the Permanent Secretary, the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Social Security Office to receive the blessings in front of the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Office, 8th Floor, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————–     Division of Public Relations

            On April 9, 2019, at 14.00 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo congratulated Khao Sod Newspaper on its 28th anniversary and start of its 29th year, with a donation of 50,000 Baht to the Dr. Kowit Woraphiphat Foundation. President of Matichon Public Company Limited, Mr. Khanchai Boonpan along with the executive committee welcomed the Labour Minister at the hall on the 1st floor, Matichon Buildling, Thetsaban Narueman Rd., Moo Baan Prachanivet, Lad Yao, Chatuchak, Bangkok.   DOWNLOAD IMAGES   —————————– Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Nattaporn Chuean-iam/ 9 April 2019/