The Labour Minister visited establishments in Nakhon Ratchasima province to observe models of Good Labour Practices or GLP, to improve the quality of life of workers following the King’s guidelines. Download Images On April 5, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo along with high-level executives from the Ministry of Labour visited establishments in Nakhon Ratchasima using Good Labour Practices (GLP) to enhance the quality of life of workers following the King’s guidelines. The visit took place at CPF’s (Thailand) Korat chicken processing plant (Thailand) in Nakhon Ratchasima. The Labour Minister said that the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare had encouraged establishments in the chicken meat export industry to adopt Good Labour Practices or GLP in business operations, whereby business owners have seen the benefits of using GLP in labour management. In addition, the company has cooperated in promoting the business operators who are members of the association. Furthermore, the department has encouraged businesses that are association members, domestic trade partners and chicken farmers to adopt such principles, as well as raise the level […]
Today (April 2, 2018) H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor chaired “The meeting to prepare laborers to return home safely during the Songkran Festival” at the 5th floor of the Ministry of Labor. Preview Download Images Today, it is a meeting to urge employers and entrepreneurs to arrange a good leave for employees to return home during Songkran Festival easily and safely. The resolution of the Cabinet on March 27, 2018, to allow the return to the country of origin to participate in the Songkran festival. And back in Thailand from 5 to 30 April 2018, it must follow the guidelines that the Department of Employment. General Adul added that the employer urged employees to prepare for insurance before the trip and carry ID card to be able to use social security in case of emergency without having to pay. In addition, the employee must plan their travel by checking the car before the journey, do not drink alcohol, do not drive faster than the law and respect the traffic laws. For large enterprises, […]
The “Permanent Secretary” joined the 335th Governing Body meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, and gave a statement on the ILO stage about the Thai government’s support for workforce freedom and safety. Download Images On March 28, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and Thai Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva H.E. Mr. Sek Wannamethee as representatives of the Thai government, joined the 335th Governing Body meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. The Thai government joined as a regular member and a coordinator for ASEAN. The ILO arranged the meeting from March 18-28, 2019, at its headquarters in Switzerland. On this occasion, Mr. Jarin discussed with Mr. Tomoko Nishimoto, Director of the ILO Office in Asia and the Pacific Region, and assistant to the ILO Director on various issues as follows: 1) The preparation of the Decent Work Country Program (DWCP) in Thailand, 2019 – 2021, whereby Mr. Tomoko congratulated Thailand for successfully preparing the plan to promote valuable work in Thailand. The Permanent Secretary of Labour confirmed that all departments under the Ministry of Labour jointly implement […]
The Labour Minister met Thai workers on technical training in Japan and prepared to study models of organizations on safety management, elderly employment systems, supporting employment for women, people with disabilities and organizing childcare facilities. DOWNLOAD IMAGES On March 29, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and the Ministry of Labour’s executive committee traveled to meet, inspect, and give words of encouragement to Thai workers on technical training at Exedy Taiyo, in Nayagawa, Osaka, Japan. The deployment of Thai workers for technical training has the objective to allow the workers to learn and practice technical and other skills from Japan and apply them when returning to Thailand. It also raises the level of Thai workers to international standards and supports international cooperation. The deployment of Thai workers on technical training in Japan follows the collaboration between the Thai Ministry of Labour and Japanese counterparts which include the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, which have ratified the Memorandum of Cooperation on technical training together. […]
The Ministry of Labour discussed parallel activities on decent work, inclusiveness and equality for migrant workers in South East Asia. The ministry emphasized that the government gives importance to developing the valuable work agenda in cooperation with all parties to create equality and raise labour standards to international levels. Download Images On March 28, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Inspector-General, Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul to chair the discussion on parallel activities decent Work, inclusiveness and equality for migrant workers in South East Asia at the 6th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD) held between March 27 – 29, 2019 at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), United Nations Building, Ratchadamnoen Road, Bangkok. Mr. Somsak said that the Thai government has always given priority to developing valuable work agendas by establishing a 20-year national strategy (2017-2036), which is a long-term country plan under the policy of “Thailand 4.0” that focuses on changing the economic and social structure to “stability, prosperity and sustainability” with technology, innovation and creativity. The Ministry of […]
On March 25, 2019, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Vivat Jirapantuvanich chaired the committee meeting on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Environment No. 2/2019 at the Prof. Nikom Conference Room on the 5th floor, Department of Labour and Protection, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————- Division of Public Relations
On March 18, 2019, at 11.30 hours, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo recoded a scoop on elderly employment on the Royal Thai Army Television Channel 7 and Thai PBS. He then visited training on elderly employment at the College of Labour, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor assigned Mr. Somsak Apiwanantakul Assistant Secretary of Labor as the president of the Ministry of Labor 19th at The Palazzo Hotel Ratchadaphisek Road, and said that he would like to congratulate all the new government officials who will be a valuable human resource, a new wave of the Ministry of Labor, which is the new era of the Ministry of Labor and ready to take on the task of helping the nation and the royal succession of His Majesty the King. Preview Download Images Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor said that all new government officials should embrace the philosophy of sufficiency economy as a guideline for the practice of consciousness, be careful, be cautious, live in peace and harmony, as well as be a new generation of civil servants who want to learn, to develop self to keep pace with the changing world. It also has the ability to introduce new technologies. Apply innovations that are beneficial to the development of the work unit to be more effective. […]
The Labour Minister presented policies to 750 executives and leaders to speed up the 3A policy to practice in local areas, ensuring employment, skilled workers, income, protection and security. Download Images On March 7, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo gave a speech in the opening ceremony of the workshop on “supervising and monitoring the 3A policy Implementation in local areas” at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that last year, the Ministry of Labour drove the government’s and ministry’s policies by working together with various agencies until Thailand had clear results to show the world. Examples of Thailand’s successes include having the fourth lowest unemployment rate globally, the US advancing Thailand to Tier 2 and labeled as a country with significant advancement on resolving child labour, and the EU’s announcement on Thailand’s release of the yellow card status in IUU. The Ministry of Labour hosted the 12th ASEAN Skills Competition where Thai youths won up to 16 gold medals and received 13 medals for outstanding performance, as well as […]
The Labour Minister visited Lamphun to sustainably create jobs, generate income, develop civil society, provide career guidance, promote employment and develop skills of inmates before being released, to contribute to the nation’s stability. Download Images On March 6, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark observed labour activities for employees and migrant worker management within VPF Group (1973) located at 130/1 Moo 16, Tha Sob Sao, Mae Tha, Lamphun. The organization is in the swine production and distribution business, with 590 employees consisting of 315 Thais and 131 Burmese employees. Migrant workers are entitled to company welfare equal to the entitlements of Thai workers, aside from legal requirements. The Labour Minister presided over the opening ceremony of “creating sustainable employment, career development and civil society” at the Lamphun Provincial Administrative Office. The Labour Minister said that the ministry has a mission to manage labour which is essential for national development. It relates to security, the economy and psychological dimensions, laying a solid foundation in labour which is an […]
The Labour Minister joined a press conference for International Women’s Day 2019 under the concept of “Women with Volunteer Spirit Doing Good Deeds with Heart”, with the announcement of 26 outstanding women to honour working women and campaign for all sectors to realize the importance of working women, as well as promote fair and equal treatment. On March 4, 2019, at 11.30 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired a press conference for International Women’s Day 2019, alongside Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s executives at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room. The Labour Minister said that the Ministry of Labour had organized the International Women’s Day event on Friday, March 8, 2019, at the Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Bangkok, under the concept of “Women with Volunteer Spirit Doing Good Deeds with Heart” to encourage Thai society to recognize the importance of working women and promote fair and equal treatment. It also aims to ensure women get benefits from employment, are happy and have a good quality of life in work and honours outstanding women who are a model […]
The Foreign Worker and Human Trafficking Policy Committee agreed to allow Burmese, Laotian and Cambodian migrant workers to return home for the Songkran Festival 2019 between April 5 – 30 without paying a fee on the border. For those traveling back during May 1-31, 2019, a 2,000 Baht fee will be inflicted according to the law. Download Images On March 4, 2019, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prawit Wongsuwan, chaired the Foreign Worker and Human Trafficking Policy Committee meeting No. 2/2019, welcomed by Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s executives who joined the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Essential items in today’s meeting included the acknowledgement of results on the preparation of seabooks following the Cabinet resolution on November 6, 2018 and January 29, 2019 on the progress of improving the MOU on employment between the Thai government and the government of partner parties, namely the Thai-Myanmar Labour Employment Agreement and the Thai-Vietnam Labour Employment Agreement, and acknowledgement of […]
Course Date Place Province Malaysia the language. Create employment opportunities 03/02/2010 – 07/02/2010 Training Room 3rd floor College of Labor Bangkok How to create a valid home soil. Training with the Department of Skill Development 01/02/2010 Skill Development Center, Kalasin Province Kalasin Training, spa hand created new career options, spa 19/01/2010 – 20/01/2010 College of Labor. Department of Skill Development Mitramtri Rd. Bangkok Course Thai snacks and sweets 05/01/2010 – 07/01/2010 College of Labor. Department of Skill Development Mitramtri Rd. Bangkok Course “English conversation” 17/12/2009 – 22/01/2010 College of Labor. Department of Skill Development Mitramtri Rd. Bangkok Ordinance to the Social Security Act 2533 All employers are forced to one or more employees from 2545 BC Employment Act protects employees and job in 2528 BC Labour Protection Act (No. 3) Year 2551 Labour Protection Act of 2541 BC Labour Relations Act B.E. 2518 (1975) (Department of Labour Protection and Welfare) Labour Relations Act B.E. 2518 (1975) (Department of Labour Protection and Welfare) Regulations on social insurance office if alternative maternity benefits for women who cohabit. My husband and wife with their insurance in the face of BC 2538
The chronological development of labour administration in Thailand is as follows 1932 The first labour and social welfare policy announcement was made in 1932 when the country changed from an absolute monarchy to a constitutional monarchy. One of the six principal policies announced by the new administration was that the people will be supported in earning a living and job opportunities will be provided for everyone. 1933 The employment Act was announced and the Government set up an Employment Service Section in the Registration Division of the Interior Department to administer the Act. 1934 The Employment Service Section was upgraded and renamed Labour Division and transferred to be attached to the Commercial Department, Economic Ministry. 1936 The Labour Division was assigned the additional functions of studying, inspecting, and improving working conditions, as specified in the Labour Investigation Act, 1936. 1938 The Labour Division was downgraded to be a Labour Section. 1940 The Department of Public Welfare was established as a department under the administrative structure of the Office of the Prime Minister in order to promote well-being of the people by way of helping them have proper occupations and earn […]
The Labour Minister released a line of workers to check the work of migrants and organizations, to propel policies to solve human trafficking problems sustainably. Download Images On February 27, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the release of officers working on the examination migrants and organizations, with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark along with the ministry’s top which also attended this event and the foyer on the ground floor of the Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister said that the current problem of illegal migrant workers and human trafficking is an issue that the government gives importance to, especially human trafficking which Thailand has tried to resolve and has succeeded in solving to international recognition. Efforts have included cooperation from all sectors including government agencies, private companies or NGOs, to enforce the law following the intention to suppress illegal migrant workers and human trafficking. The government has a policy for the Ministry of Labour together with the Royal Thai Police to strictly inspect foreign workers according to the law and continuously report results to the […]
