On May 9, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the opening ceremony of “May 10, National Occupational Safety Day”. The event included a ceremony to offer good wishes and take an oath of allegiance to honor His Majesty the King on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd Birthday. The Ministry of Labour’s executives, civil servants, officials, employers, employees, government officials, students, and the general public, totaling over 300 people, attended the event. They visited a demonstration on working at heights at the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare building (Taling Chan Intersection) in Bangkok. Mr. Phiphat said that the Cabinet has designated May 10 of every year as the National Occupational Safety Day to encourage all sectors to take part in giving importance to workplace safety, to be aware of the dangers, and to understand workplace safety guidelines. The efforts are to promote health and safety operations to cover working people in every profession. The Ministry of Labour’s Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, therefore, organizes the “National Occupational Safety Day” every year. 2024 […]
On May 2, 2024, at 10.00 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, chaired the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch, at the Petcharat Garden Hotel, Roi Et Province. The Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Governor of Roi Et Province, Mr. Songphon Jaikrim, the Deputy Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, Ms. Jirapa Bunrat, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and officials joined the occasion. Insured persons and the social security network in Roi Et Province also showed interest in participating in this activity. The Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, revealed his feelings about visiting the area on this occasion. He was pleased and honoured to preside over the opening of the Social Security for Independent Workers Throughout Thailand Project for the second batch today, which took place at the Petcharat Garden Hotel in Roi Et Province. This is a project created to provide knowledge and understanding of the benefits and protection from Social Security Section 40, distributed to self-employed people, including social security networks, so […]
On May 1, 2024, at 07.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the merit-making ceremony for nine monks on National Labour Day. Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni (Chao Khun Thongchai) from Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan presided over the ceremony from the monk’s side. On this occasion, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the ceremony at the city square, Bangkok City Hall. Then there was a procession to honour His Majesty the King, with a procession of executives and officials of the Ministry of Labour and a procession of workers. The processions moved out of the crossroad area at Rajadamnern Nok Road and moved to the city square, Bangkok City Hall.
Labour Minister Chairs Merit-Making Ceremony on the National Labour Day On May 1, 2024, at 07.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, presided over the merit-making ceremony for nine monks on National Labour Day. Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamongkol Muni (Chao Khun Thongchai) from Wat Traimit Wittayaram Worawihan presided over the ceremony from the monk’s side. On this occasion, the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Siraphop Duangsodsri, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mr. Thanat Thaweekueakulkit, the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Aree Krainara, from the Prime Minister’s Secretariat’s Office, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Phuchong Worasri, the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, Mr. Phumiphat Mueanchan, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the ceremony at the city square, Bangkok City Hall. Then there was a procession to honour His Majesty the King, with a procession of executives and officials of the Ministry of Labour and a procession of workers. The processions moved out of the crossroad area at Rajadamnern Nok Road and moved to the city square, Bangkok City Hall.
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. The group’s president, Ms. Pathomporn Panlakpol, and group members, including heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Phanom Province, gave a welcome at the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Nakhon Phanom Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, sees the importance of equality and social security for vulnerable groups. People with disabilities are one of the main groups that must be taken care of thoroughly. Therefore, she was assigned to visit the area to meet and encourage the handicraft group by the Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province, which was first established in 2008 under the name Association of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province. Later, it was registered as an Association of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Nakhon Phanom Province in 2019 […]
On December 13, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, to preside over and witness the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation in the Mortgage Loan for Insured Persons Project, between the Social Security Office and the Government Housing Bank. The Social Security Office’s Secretary-General, Mr. Boonsong Thapchaiyut, from the Ministry of Labour, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Government Housing Bank’s Managing Director, Mr. Chatchai Sirilai. The Ministry of Labour’s executives witnessed the signing ceremony at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, emphasizes improving life quality and strengthening workers’ security. A home or residence is one of the factors that will help strengthen the stability of workers to have a better quality of life. Nowadays, buying a house is expensive. Therefore, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchat Chomklin, had a thought to help reduce expenses for insured persons without homes so that they can have a home […]
On December 9, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Chief Inspector-General, Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, to attend the Eastern Special Development Zone Executive Subcommittee Meeting No. 4/2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Supattanapong Phanmeechaow, as Chairman of the Eastern Special Development Zone Executive Subcommittee, presided over the meeting at Meeting Room 2, 15th floor, Energy Complex, Building B, Ministry of Energy. The meeting discussed operations in the Eastern Special Development Zone in various areas, including expanding the establishment and operation of recreational activities in the Special Economic Development Zone’s Eastern Aviation City (EECa), the appointment of a committee to supervise the development of U-Tapao Airport and Eastern Aviation City, the EEC Business Center and the Smart City Project Request for extension of tax measures to support personnel development for Industry 4.0 and Audit Committee Charter.
On December 8, 2022, at 17.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives to greet Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, who traveled to preside over the opening ceremony of the 2022 Red Cross Fair and observes the booths and activities of various agencies at the Ministry of Labour’s Red Cross Shop, Lumphini Park. The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to attend the reception and present items to Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on such occasions. The occasion took place at the pavilion in front of the Public Library, Lumphini Park, Pathumwan District, Bangkok. For this year’s Red Cross event, the Thai Red Cross Society has scheduled the event under the concept of “Nine Decades under Her Majesty Honoring the President of the Thai Red Cross Society.” The fair will be held between December 8 and 18, 2022, […]
On December 7, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, gave a speech at the ILO’s 17th Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting at the Raffles City Convention Center, Singapore. The Assistant to the Labour Minister, Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, representatives from the government, employers, and employees also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart congratulated the ILO and the Government of Singapore on successfully hosting the Asia and the Pacific Regional Meeting and agreed with the ILO Director-General’s report that social justice is essential for people-centered rehabilitation, using effective social dialogue. In his speech, he shared an example of good practices in Thailand. Under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, the Ministry of Labour has implemented several measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and help businesses and workers recover from the COVID-19 situation. Examples include the Job Expo in 2020, which created jobs for 2.6 million workers, and the Co-Payment project, which successfully promoted youth employment. Through joint measures between the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of […]
On December 6, 2022, at 14.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, gave an interview about workers traveling to South Korea under the increased quota. The occasion took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The interview will be broadcast on the evening news program on Wednesday, at 18.30 hours, on the National Broadcasting and Television Station of Thailand (NBT) and Thursday at 07.30 hours on the National Radio Station. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 5, 2022, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s civil servants attended the ceremony to lay flowers and pay homage to the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day and Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and his wife, presided over the ceremony at Sanam Luang. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On December 5, 2022, at 07.30 hours, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s civil servants participated in the merit-making ceremony for 189 monks to offer alms to monks on the occasion of the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, National Day and Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and his wife, presided over the ceremony at Sanam Luang. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, reported that on the occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. This year, the Ministry of Labour’s Volunteer Spirit Administrative Center supported the Royal Volunteer Activities on “National Father’s Day” between December 3 to 5, 2022, in four areas of Bangkok, in remembrance of His Majesty The Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great on the occasion of the National Father’s Day, December 5, 2022. Mr. Suchart continued that for the activities, he had assigned agencies under the Ministry of Labour to support activities throughout the three days in all four areas of Bangkok as follows: The first place was at the Residence of the Royal Courtiers in 904 Kiakkai, Dusit District, whereby the Nonthaburi Skill Development Office organized six activities including DIY bag painting, woodworking, mobile phone holder making, decoupage, krajood bag making, DIY, tissue box making and stone ornaments making, and the Bangkok Office of Labour Protection and Welfare Area 8, gave away consumer goods. The second place was at the Tha […]
On December 2, 2022, at 08.30 hours, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over the ceremony to pay respects on the occasion of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022. The Ministry of Labour’s executives, government officials, and staff joined in unison at the meeting room of the Ministry of Labour, 5th floor. The activities to honour His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s birthday, National Day, and National Father’s Day on December 5, 2022, including a special lecture by the Ministry of Labour on the “History of the Thai Nation and Royal History of His Majesty the King and the Royal Duties of His Majesty the King, Rama 10.” The occasion was honoured by a speaker from the Volunteer Mind Course 904, Royal Volunteer School, Lieutenant Colonel Thanana Gajaseni, and Acting Sub-Lieutenant Nampet Gajaseni Sattayarak. The event showed loyalty to the monarchy, offering royal merit and commemorating His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, who performed various royal duties for the benefit […]
