The Ministry of Labour moved forward with the STEM Workforce towards Thailand 4.0 project to promote the strengths of SMEs in the business sector, with hope for a sustainable Thai economy. DOWNLOAD IMAGES On February 26, 2019, at the Government House before joining the Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha observed public relations activities for the Ministry of Labour’s STEM Workforce towards Thailand 4.0 project. Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark led the ministry’s officials and representatives of SME OTOP business operators and communities to showcase products and summarize objectives and results. The Prime Minister asked about the history of each product group and benefits from participating in the project and emphasized to continue the project to help SMEs. Pol.Gen. Adul reported the Ministry of Labour’s implementation of the STEM Workforce towards Thailand 4.0 project for 2019, with the objective of improving the workforce’s capacity and productivity, by finding causes and work limitations before applying knowledge in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) to promote work. The project has operated for 6 years from 2013 to 2018, and developed […]
On February 24, 2019, at 14.30 hours, His Majesty the King appointed Privy Counselor Kasem Wattanachai as representative to pay homage to the royal monument of King Rama II, in commemoration of His Majesty King Phra Phutthaloetla Naphalai. Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo was the chief of guards on behalf of the Cabinet and Prime Minister and placed a bouquet in honour of the King on this occasion at the King Rama II Memorial Park, Amphawa, Samut Songkhram. Download Images ——————————— Spokesperson and Publication Sub-Division/ News by Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 24 February 2019/
The Labor Minister revealed the private sector’s response to government policy on promoting the employment of the elderly, aiming to encourage the employment of 100,000 elderly workers in 2019, divided into 20,000 elderly workers in the system and 80,000 informal elderly workers. Download Images On February 25, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the meeting to promote employment for the elderly, with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark along with the Ministry of Labour’s management team which attended the meeting at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. The meeting contained several essential agenda items, including the acknowledgment of the elderly Thai population, government support measures, the Ministry of Labour’s promotion of employment and raising the quality of life of the elderly, wage rates and suitable job types, incentives to promote elderly jobs and information and research related to elderly employment. The meeting also discussed ways to drive the promotion of employment and raise the quality of life for the elderly. […]
On February 25, 2019, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 2/2019 at the Pakorn Angsusingh Conference Room, 10th Floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the qualifications of the national labour skill assessment participants and issuance of a certificate to certify passing the National Skill Standards Test for professionals under section 26 of the Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 (2002), for February 2019. The meeting also considered revision of the order on the Subcommittee Determining National Skill Standards for the service sector and Thai culinary arts, and studied the risk management manual and plan for the Skill Development Fund for the 2019 fiscal year. Download Images —————————————- Division of Public Relations/News & Photos by Nattaporn Chuean-iam/25 February 2019
On February 25, 2019, at 10.00 hours, the Office of the Permanent Secretary’s Director of Public Relations, Mr. Chalermpol Niamsakul represented the Ministry of Labour on congratulating the National Broadcasting Services of Thailand (NBT) on its 89th anniversary. The occasion took place on the first floor, Building 2, National Broadcasting Services of Thailand, Vibhavadee-Rangsit Road, Din Daeng, Bangkok. On this occasion, the Ministry of Labour donated funds to help psychiatric patients at Srithanya Hospital as well. Download Images ——————————— Spokesperson and Publication Sub-Division/ Photos by Division of Public Relations/ 25 February 2019/
On February 24, 2019, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo; Nakhon Phanom Provincial Governor, Mr. Siam Sirimongkol; and Deputy Governor, Mrs. Wilaiwan Kraisoda led the Nakhon Phanom Provincial Police and agencies, Nakhon Phanom Commander and Mayor Pol. Maj. Thanachat Rodlongtan, Deputy Mayor Mr. Wattanasak Chiaviriyaboona and Mr. Chokdee Mangkalasee, government heads, private organizations and the people, participated in waste disposal and landscape refining in the Nakhon Phanom Big Cleaning Day event. The activities aimed to boost cleanliness, beauty and order within Nakhon Phanom and various surrounding areas. Waste issues are another problem that the government gives importance to, as every community faces. Nakhon Phanom has resolved problems continuously from a household, community, subdistrict, district, and provincial level, with a focus on reducing waste, promoting separation and reusing waste while preserving the environment. Many people and tourists visit Nakhon Phanom, thus to impress everyone from their first step into the city of happiness, every Sunday after finishing the Chai Kong activity, everyone will come together to clean up in unison. Download Images ——————————— Division of Public Relations/ 24 February 2019/
On February 22, 2019, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Mr. Mr. Kittipong Laonnipon, Labour Specilist (Advisory Level) to chair the training course on “development of specialist/expert civil servants” for staff under the Ministry of Labour. The training took place at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram conference room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Download Images The course focuses on the development of civil servants at the specialist/expert level within the Ministry of Labour, who are essential to the organization, like intermediaries who apply the policies of high-level executives to implement and manage in all dimensions. They also apply knowledge to suit the situation in self-management, people management, administration and communication, to encourage motivation, cooperation and collaboration based on roles, duties and responsibilities. The actions are carried out with honesty, faith, transparency, non-discrimination, moral and always creating a vision to lead the organization to significant changes in the future. Around 50 participants from both central and regional areas joined the training. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 22 February 2019/
Today (February 22, 2019), at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the meeting to discuss the Ministry of Labour’s action plan as part of the 13 urgent policies, following the policy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. Download Images ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News by Areerat Aiyarakhom/ Photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 22 February 2019/
On February 22, 2019, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Viwat jiraphanvanich chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 2/2019. The meeting considered the payment of employee welfare other than compensation and the sale of debt from the account as bad liability of the Employee Welfare Fund, including the schedule of the next meeting in March 2019. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitree 2 Conference Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
The Ministry of Labour joined the IOM meeting to discuss the exchange of labour market information through the central information system for migrant workers in the ASEAN region. On February 21, 2019, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Somsak Apiwantanakul to chair the opening of a meeting to discuss the promotion of management on labour market information exchange through the central information system for migrant workers in ASEAN. The meeting took place at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. On this occasion, Mr. Somsak thanked IOM for organizing this project with summarized the workshop on labour market data for migration in 2018. The IOM will use this data to develop information in the web portal for publishing in ASEAN member countries. As for the Ministry of Labour, representatives from the Department of Employment and the Department of Skill Development attended this meeting. Download Images —————————- Division of Public Relations/ News by Areerat Aiyarakhom/ Photos by Bureau of International Cooperation/ 21 February 2019/
The Labour Minister welcomed Laotian Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Dr. Kampaeng Saisompang and Permanent Secretary Mr. Lipao Yang on attending the senior labour official meeting and Thai-Laos Labour Ministers Meeting at the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. The two parties reviewed the results of operations for the past 2 years and together prepared a 3-year operation plan to strengthen relations and cooperate for the sustainable development and enhancement of quality of life for workers. Download Images On February 21, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the opening ceremony of the senior labor officials meeting and the Thai-Laos Labour Ministers Meeting following the Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation between the two governments. The meeting took place at the Emerald Hotel Bangkok, which was the first meeting after Thailand and Laos signed the Memorandum of Understanding on July 6, 2016, in Bangkok. Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark led the delegation and co-chaired Thailand’s side, and Laotian Minister of Labour and Social Welfare Dr. Kampaeng Saisompang and Permanent Secretary Mr. Lipao Yang led the delegation and co-chaired Laos’ […]
Today (February 21, 2019) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and Laotian Permanent Secretary of Labour and Social Welfare Mr. Lipao Yang joined to preside over the commencement of the senior labour officials meeting and Thai-Laos Labour Ministers meeting. The meetings took place at the Petch Chompoo Conference Room, 3rd floor, the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. Download Images Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 21 February 2019
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 February 20, 2019, at 18.00 hours, His Majesty the King graciously invited Privy Councilor General Surayud Chulanont to be His Majesty’s representative in the auspicious ceremony of the royal charity devoted to His Majesty King Phra Phuttha Loet La Napalai, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in the reign of King Rama 9 and His Majesty the King. Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha and his wife, along with the Cabinet, senior civil servants and citizens attended this ceremony. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, the Department of Welfare and Protection’s Deputy Director, Mr. Somboon Traisilanant, and the Ministry of Labour’s officials also joined the occasion at the Dusit Palace’s Courtyard. Download Images ——————————— Spokesperson and Publication Sub-Division/ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Chaninthorn Phettab/ 20 February 2019/
Today (February 20, 2019) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suradej Waleeittikul to welcome Laotian Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Dr. Kampaeng Saisompang, Permanent Secretary Mr. Lipao Yang and committee at Suvannabhumi Airport. The visiting committee will attend the senior labour official meeting and Thai-Laos Labour Ministers meeting, following the Memorandum of Understanding on Labour Cooperation between the two governments, which is scheduled for February 21, 2019, at the Emerald Hotel, Bangkok. Download Images —————————— Division of Public Relations/ News by Areerat Aiyarakhom/ Photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 20 February 2019/
The Labour Minister spoke at the Migrant Worker Management and Anti-Human Trafficking Subcommittee Meeting about approval to allow migrant workers of Burmese, Laotian and Cambodian nationalities and dependent returning home during the Songkran Festival 2019 between April 5 to 30, without any fees. Download Images On February 20, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the Migrant Worker Management and Anti-Human Trafficking Subcommittee Meeting No. 2/2019 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithun conference room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s executives also joined the meeting. Key topics considered ways to relieve migrant workers, of Burmese, Laotian and Cambodian nationalities allowed to work in Thailand as labourers, homeworkers, language coordinators and engine technicians in sea fishing boats, holding a passport of temporary residency and permitted to stay in the Kingdom until at least April 30, 2019. This includes those traveling back home to attend the Songkran Festival 2019, to enter and depart from April 5 to 30 2019 with any all fees waived. However, […]
