On September 6, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and the President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, presided over the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association Executive Committee Meeting No. 1/2022. Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng joined as Vice President of the Association, and Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha joined as the Assistant President of the Association, together with the committee. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room. The meeting considered the account of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association, scholarships to support education for children of government officials, permanent employees and government employees under the Ministry of Labour for 2022, organizing the Red Cross event for 2022, and the uniforms for the Ministry of Labour’s Housewives Association and hired staff. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 6 September 2022
On September 5, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, presided over the meeting to evaluate the achievement of the Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562. The meeting considered the appointment of a working group on the Labor Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562 and the process of evaluating the achievement of the Labor Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562. The occasion took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On September 2, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, chaired the Research Advisory and Review for Academic Work to be Published in the National Labour Research Center Committee Meeting No. 3/2022. The meeting took place at the Network Support and Regional Coordination Group meeting room, 2nd floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee prepared a proposal to the Cabinet to extend the service period for CI centers in 4 provinces of Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Ranong, and Chonburi, to February 13, 2023. and approve the amendment of the Ministry of Labour’s announcement on allowing migrant workers with high potential to work in the Kingdom as a special case, following the economic and investment stimulus measures. On September 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, chaired the Foreign Work Management Policy Committee Meeting No. 3/2022. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and relevant agencies joined the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting approved the extension of the period for the center to consider granting permission to stay in the Kingdom, issuing permits, issuing certificates of identity (CI), and permission for migrant workers to work in the Kingdom as a special case following the economic stimulus and investment measures by attracting high-potential migrant […]
On September 1, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, joined a meeting with the subcommittee to give a statement of facts and comments on the impact of the minimum wage rate adjustment on small and medium enterprises (SME). The meeting took place at the CA318 committee meeting room, 3rd floor, Parliament Building. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Chanthaburi Provincial Labour Officer joined the Chanthaburi Provincial Promotion of Non-Formal Education and Informal Education Committee Meeting No. 2/2022 at the Busarakam Conference Room, Office of the Education Commission, Chanthaburi Province. Deputy Governor of Chanthaburi Province, Mr. Niwet Hansamut, chaired the meeting.
On August 30, 2022, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Pathom Province, Mr. Somkiat Poolsukserm, presided over the ceremony to offer blessings to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, the royal ceremony to donate funds from the Mother of the Land Fund and photo, and offered robes in contribution to the Mother of the Land Fund. The occasion took place at the Phra Pathom Chedi Administration Division, Mueang Nakhon Pathom District, Nakhon Pathom Province. The President of the Provincial Red Cross and heads of the government agencies attended the ceremony. Nakhon Pathom Labour Officer Ms. Yupin Mooljantha assigned Expert Labour Academic Ms. Suparat Bunyamin to attend the ceremony.
On August 31, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Royal Kathin Robe Offering Committee Meeting for 2022, No. 1/2022, at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting prepared for the Ministry of Labour’s Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony and considered the schedule and process of organizing the Ministry of Labour’s Kathin Robe Offering Ceremony. It also assigned missions to agencies to undertake. It will be held on Sunday, October 30, 2022, at 09.29 a.m., at Wat Chutathitthammasaparam, Worawihan Phra Aram Luang, Tha Thewawong Subdistrict, Koh Sichang District, Chonburi. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 August 2022
On August 30, 2022, at 09.00 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, chaired the commencement of the “Youth Employment in Thailand” meeting, labour market trends, impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, labour policies, and youth support for people-centered rehabilitation in Thailand. The occasion took place at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok. She said that the NEETs issue is very important for Thailand’s current economic and social situation. Youths aged 15 to 24 without employment, education, or training, are on a rising trend. In addition, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted the Thai economy and labour market. Youths face the problem of unemployment. She said that it is important that we work together to solve the problem by promoting employment for youths to reduce unemployment, including supporting economic, social, and environmental transitions and restoring the Thai economy. As known, Thailand is entering “a fully aged society.” Preparing young men and women to have the skills required in the labour market and productive and rewarding employment is important for the economy’s future and the development of the country and society. Having job skills that don’t align with the […]
On August 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the signing ceremony for participants in the project to establish nursing mother’s rooms and equipment for milk storage. The occasion took place at Magnolia Home Furnishing (Thailand) Co., Ltd., located at 99/9 Moo 3, Nong Chumphon Nuea Subdistrict, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. The company’s management and the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province gave a welcome. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the Ministry of Labour appreciates and is very pleased that Magnolia Home Furnishing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. recognizes the importance and benefits of welfare provision to improve the quality of life of female workers. The company established nursing mothers’ rooms in the workplace so employees and the public could use the service. It sees the importance of raising a child with breast milk which will enable the child to develop good immunity and save a lot of household expenses. Magnolia Home Furnishing (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is in the business of exporting kitchen furniture. There are 929 employees, comprising 529 males and 400 females. […]
On August 30, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, to visit Songkhla to meet and encourage the homeworkers group, the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group. Deputy Mayor of Ban Phru, Mr. Sakrawee Chewasereechon, along with the heads of departments under the Ministry of Labour and members of the homeworkers group, welcomed them at the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group, located at 29/1 Chum Saeng 4 Road, Ban Phru Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. Mrs. Thienrat said that from the visit, she found that this group was promoted in employment and occupation by the Songkhla Provincial Employment Office. They were supported to develop their skills, encouraged grouping, and apply as a group member for homeworkers. Originally, the group had only eight members. Now, it has over 30 people. The Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office educated the members about labour protection laws. The Office of Skill Development will help promote skill development for the group’s members. Currently, the “Ban Phru Straw Rope Weaving” group in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, has Mrs. Sompong Phuwiset as the group’s leader. […]
The Labour Minister showed concern about the gas filling plant and the fire in Samut Prakan Province, which caused serious injuries to many employees. He instructed a special team with departments under the Ministry of Labour to inspect the area and help employees access their legal rights immediately. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the case of a gas-filling plant explosion and a fire that caused serious injuries to many employees at V.I.P Petroleum Company Limited, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province. He said that the Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, has expressed concern about the incident. He instructed the Ministry of Labour to support employees immediately. He assigned a special task force to investigate the facts right away. The investigation found that the accident scene was V.I.P Petroleum Company Limited, located at 30/100-1, Moo 11, Bangna-Trad Road, Km. 23, Bang Sao Thong Subdistrict, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province. The company is a cooking gas filling plant with 30 employees. At 00.30 (August 30, 2022), an explosion broke out inside […]
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the news in online media on August 26 that Mr. Prasit Sribunchan and Mr. Kobchokcheep Phosorn, Deputy Chairpersons of the Samran Subdistrict Administrative Council, Samchai District, Kalasin Province, who filed a complaint with the Kalasin Provincial Damrongtham Center, to help track down Mr. Prasit’s sister, Ms. Apinya Sribunchan, 41, back to Thailand. An agent recruited her to work in Thai massage in Dubai on July 20, 2022. She traveled with three female friends from nearby areas and eight from other provinces. She has been uncontactable for over 15 days, and there is fear that she was deceived into prostitution and unsafe. For this case, the Labour Minister received a report from Mrs. Plida Ruamkham, Ambassador Counselor (on Labour) of the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, that Ms. Apinya traveled on a tourist visa and went to work because she believed the agency that persuaded her to work in Thai massage. Therefore, she was arrested for prostitution. Officials have detained her at the Abu Dhabi Central Prison. From the Labour Ambassador’s initial investigation, the Royal Thai Embassy […]
On August 3, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Nakhon Pathom Labour Officer Ms. Yupin Mooljantha presided over the tree planting project in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother’s 90th birthday, on August 12, 2022, and in honour of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. Labour volunteers joined in developing their hometowns for 2022. The event took place at the Wat Wang Yen School, Wang Yen Subdistrict, Wang Yen District, Nakhon Pathom Province. Heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Nakhon Pathom Province, Nakhon Pathom labour volunteers, the Director of Wat Wang Yen School, and teachers and students, participated in the activity. This project was organized to show the loyalty and appreciation of the Monarchy, which performed various royal duties for the benefit and happiness of the people. It is also an opportunity for labour volunteers to work with partners in the area in all sectors to organize useful activities that will improve the efficiency of the work in the area. Fifty people participated in today’s activity, planting trees on the school grounds. In addition, […]
On August 2, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, participated in the subcommittee on the secondary law enacted under the draft Social Security Act (No. .. B.E.…. (2nd Committee) No.3/2022. The Social Security Office’s Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, chaired the meeting. The meeting considered the continuation of the draft ministerial regulations for applying rights to old age payments under the law on social security as collateral for loans B.E. …. and the draft ministerial regulations prescribing rules, methods, periods, and rates of compensation for old age benefits B.E… The meeting took place at the Chamlong Sriprasat Conference Room, 6th Floor, Administration Building, Social Security Office. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to encourage former JSL employees to attend professional barista training at the Labour College, Department of Skill Development. On August 2, 2022, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned his Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on Politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, and the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, observed the training to give morale and encouragement to the trainees who are former employees of JSL Global Media Co., Ltd. who were laid off. The Department of Skill Development was instructed to organize urgent occupational training, following the government’s policy, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Deputy Prime Minister General Prwit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour. The Ministry of Labour was assigned to provide full assistance in skills training to increase career opportunities in other positions, following the government policy of “leaving no one behind.” The former employees opted for the professional barista […]
