On March 29, 2022, Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour, Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, joined the meeting to clarify the implementation of education promotion and employment opportunities for students and workers of all levels. The occasion occurred at the Prajaktra Design Hotel, Mueang Udon Thani District, Udon Thani Province. Mr. Natthawat said that the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Education, by Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Education Minister Ms. Trinuch Thienthong, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on promoting education and employment for students and workers of all levels on January 19. Both agencies have jointly driven the cooperation following the related missions. Mr. Natthawat said that today, he represented the Ministry of Labour. He said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin emphasized the Prime Minister’s policy to accelerate professional skills development and promote employment. He gives importance to human resource development at all ages. The focus is especially on the working-age, who must develop skills to be in line with the changes in technology to reduce the shortage of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled workers, ensuring skills that meet the needs of the labour market in both […]
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Minister’s Advisor Sergeant Ekayossingh Liamlert, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, and delegation, met with Mr. Ajlan bin Abdulaziz Al-Ajlan, President of the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in Riyadh. The meeting negotiated cooperation in sending Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia to support trade and investment according to the Saudi Arabian economic development guidelines. The effort is also in line with the labour agreement between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. The occasion took place at the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Suchart said that the Thai Prime Minister, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, gives great importance to enhancing the country’s competitiveness, especially through upgrading the workforce’s potential following entrepreneurs’ needs, and developing the country’s economic system. The Ministry of Labour understands that the Saudi Arabian Chamber of Commerce is […]
On March 29, 2022, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpen participated in the Victim Relief Committee Meeting No. 2/2022 via Zoom. The meeting considered the request for approval to pay remedies to the victims of 4 cases in Mae Hong Son, Ubon Ratchathani, Bangkok, and Nong Bua Lamphu Provinces. The occasion took place at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On March 29, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined the Labour and Skill Development Committee and Fisheries and Downstream Industries Committee Meetings No. 4-1/2022 via Google Hangouts Meet. The meeting considered the (online) seminar project titled OKRs in Action: Measurable Strategies for Organizational Change. It also brainstormed opinions on the “COVID-19 pandemic in industries and enterprises”, problems, obstacles, and recommendations. The occasion took place at the meeting room of the Human Resources Management Division, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On March 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, the Minister’s Advisor Sergeant Ekayossingh Liamlert, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, and Charge d’affaires in Riyadh, Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, paid a courtesy call and discussed official matters to strengthen labour cooperation. They also observed Saudi Arabia’s health service system with Mr. Fahad bin Abderahman Al Jalajel, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health. The occasion took place at the Seha vitual Hospital and the National Health Command Center, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health. Mr. Suchart said that he and his team were delighted and thanked Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister for giving them a warm welcome and taking the group to visit the center. They also exchange information, which will greatly benefit from bringing modern technology and innovation to care for and serve patients. The efforts will reduce congestion in hospitals, provide fast and modern services, and enable patients to have access to services equally and thoroughly. This will result in better efficiency and […]
On March 24, 2022, at the Government Houses, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the press conference on measures to help people amid the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, presided over the press conference. Mr. Suchart said that following the conflict, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has concerns for the people and all workers. Therefore, each agency has to be tasked to formulate measures to help the people as soon as possible. Under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, measures have been set to help reduce the impact on the people amid the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and reduce the people’s expenses by reducing contributions for both employers and employers insured persons for three months. 11.2 million insured persons under Section 33 will reduce their contributions from 5 percent to 1 percent. For example, if calculated on a base salary of 15,000 Baht, from the original contribution of 750 Baht, it would be reduced to 150 Baht. This will reduce the burden of living expenses by about 600 Baht per person per month. 1.9 million insured persons under […]
On March 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the opening remarks to enhance awareness among employers, organizations, foreign workers, and network partners for the 2022 fiscal year. The occasion occurred at the Grand Ballroom, 3rd floor, Long Beach Cha-am Hotel, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province also participated in the event. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gives importance to employers and organizations that face the issue of a shortage of foreign workers. Foreign workers are considered part of helping to drive the economy. Therefore, there has been a resolution by the Cabinet agreeing to allow foreign workers to stay in the Kingdom to work legally. Mrs. Thiwalrat continued that today’s training […]
The Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson said the Ministry of Labour continues to adjust the benefits to compensate for employees’ 98 days of maternity leave. The Social Security Office and employers are responsible for paying half of their wages each. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, revealed that Ms. Wanwipha Maison, a member of the list of MPs for the Future Forward Party, had spoken in a panel discussion on the topic of ‘old fathers, sick mothers, and young children; overlooking problems that hinder women’s career progression. The session was organized by the Think Forward Center on International Women’s Day on March 8th. She said that in 29 years, nothing has changed and that “International Women’s Day” calls for an increase in maternity leave. The facts in this matter concerning the right to take maternity leave, although the entitlement has increased from 90 to 98 days, employees still have concerns about whether they will be paid for the eight additional days of leave or not. However, the Ministry of Labour recognizes the importance of this. Initially, they clarified that the employer is […]
On March 7, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, to preside over the meeting of the heads of agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phuket to receive a briefing on the human trafficking situation in the fishing sector in Phuket. The occasion took place at the Phuket Provincial Labour Office. After that, Police Major General Nantachat and a group of NGOs attended a meeting to listen to the Phuket Provincial Port In and Port Out Control Center (PIPO) results at the Phuket Fisheries Checkpoint, Office of the Phuket Boat Notification Control Center. On March 8, 2022, Police Major General Nantachat visited the area to inspect labour protection in sea fishing vessels at the Rassada Port, Phuket Province. Police Major General Nantachat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, prioritize improvements on the prevention and solution of […]
A spokesman for the Ministry of Labour confirmed the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd employees, who were affected by business closures. The Ministry of Labour has completed all procedures within the legal framework. Labour leaders condemned those for misrepresenting the facts, leading them wrongly, and not wishing the workers well. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, spoke about the case of the Triumph International Workers’ Union of Thailand accusing the government of failing, releasing foreign capital to trample on Thai workers. They claimed that the Labour Minister lacked the strength to enforce the law to help employees and misrepresented that the employees were abandoned without receiving compensation. They plan to gather at the Government Houses on March 11, 2022. The Spokesperson summarized the assistance provided to Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd. employees, who were affected by business closure. She said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has followed up and instructed care of this group of employees. The efforts follow the concerns and instructions of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha since the first day of business closure […]
On February 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the flooding in the southern region. Information from the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation as of February 28, 2022, at 6.00 hours, reported that from February 25-28, 2022, heavy rains caused flash floods, flowing wild water and water overflowing the banks, resulting in flooding the flooding in seven southern provinces, namely Narathiwat, Yala, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, Pattani, Songkhla, and Trang. The incident caused damage to 30 districts, 127 subdistricts, 440 villages, and 12,129 households. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned for all workers and the general public who have suffered from flooding. They have instructed each agency in the relevant areas to assist the people urgently, including moving, evacuating, accelerating drainage, distributing things to alleviate suffering, and spreading continuous awareness to the public about the flood situation. Therefore, he instructed the agencies in each affected province to accelerate the support for workers, insured persons, and people in the area who have suffered, especially in the […]
The Labour Minister chaired a meeting to clarify the work on managing foreigners of the three nationalities at Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place with relevant agencies to create knowledge and understanding on implementing work management guidelines for foreigners of the three nationalities. On February 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Ministry of Labour invited relevant a gencies such as the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Provincial Administration, the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Public Health, and members of the private sector, such as the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thgement of the work of foreigners of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, a nd Myanmar). The meeting also provided opportunities for a clearer understanding of the guidelines for implementing the Cabinet Resolutions on various agendas, such as the Cabinet Resolutions on December 29, 2020, on July 13, 2021, and on September 2021. It discussed guidelines for importing foreign workers following the MOU, guidelines for waiving migrant workers who come to work under the MOU who complete their term of employment […]
On January 3, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, led a team of heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province to meet and talk with the people and deliver necessary items such as rice, drinking water, nourishing beverages, alcohol gel, and calendars, for example. The visit aimed to build morale and encouragement for the staff at the ‘Road Accident Prevention and Reduction Action Center’ on duty, waiting to serve people traveling during the New Year 2022 Festival. They visited three places: Mueang District at Petcharat Intersection Checkpoint, Ban Mo Subdistrict, the People Service Point at Khun Ta Temple, Ban Kum Subdistrict, and Ban Lat District at Tha Sala Public Service Point, Tha Sen Subdistrict, Phetchaburi Province. The Labour Ministers Advisor thanked and shared appreciation for the staff who sacrificed their time during the long weekend to take care of the safety of the people and tourists during the New Year 2022 Festival. Phetchaburi Province has a strict control campaign for safe driving. Between December 29, 2021, and January 5, 2022, […]
On January 20, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit Chiconi Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in Bang Pakong District, Chachoengsao Province. The company imports raw materials, materials, equipment, and spare parts to produce computer peripherals and software. This visit was attended by the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives. Mrs. Lu Su Chun, Chairman of Chiconi Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., and Mr. Surachai Thammanon, Bang Pakong District Chief, gave a welcoming. Mr. Surachai said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, are concerned for the people and those affected by the COVID-19 situation. The Ministry of Labour has been instructed to help and remedy those affected by the pandemic. The Ministry of Labour has launched various important measures, including proactive screening with RT-PCR 100% under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, remedies for Section […]
On January 14, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the area to check the readiness of the COVID-19 vaccination for the third jab (booster dose) for insured persons under Section 33 of Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., at the ASEAN Plaza Shopping Center, Hat Yai, Kanchanavanich road, Hat Yai Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, Songkhla Provincial Governor Mr. Jetsada Chitrat, and executives of Sikarin Hospital, Hat Yai Branch and Hat Yai Nakarin Co., Ltd., joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned for the people and those affected by COVID-19. The Ministry of Labour was instructed to help workers and heal those affected. In the past, the Ministry of Labour has taken launched various important measures, including proactive screening with RT-PCR 100% under the “Workforce Fighting Together” project, setting up vaccination centers for Section 33 insured […]
On January 7, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and encouraged employees in two establishments. The first was Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which operates in producing medical rubber gloves. The company is located at Prik Subdistrict, Sadao District, Songkhla Province, and has 866 insured persons. The second organization was Thavorn Rubber Industry (1982) Co., Ltd., located in Sadao Subdistrict, Sadao District, Songkhla Province. The company has 234 insured people and produces and distributes smoked rubber sheets for domestic and international markets. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian, Deputy Governor of Songkhla Province Mrs. Sureyaphan Na Songkhla, Director and Factory Director of Safe Skin Medical and Scientific (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Khun Khu Cheng Lee Ong, President of Thavorn Rubber Industry (1982), Dr. Thavorn Ruangwarunwattana, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart thanked and commended the executives of both companies who are part of driving the country’s development. They are both an important part of supporting the country’s economy by promoting employment to […]
