On June 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong welcomed Mr. Ekathi Rattana-aree, Executive Vice President of Human Resources and General Administration, Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand), Laem Chabang, and committee, following a request to meet for a discussion. In the meeting, they discussed the tendency of labour disputes arising from filing requests in 2022 between the company and the Mitsubishi Automobile Workers’ Union of Thailand, whereby the union issued a claim for bonuses. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitri Conference Room 2, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
The Labour Minister awarded honourary certificates for model establishments of good labour practices following the sufficiency economy philosophy and outstanding welfare committees in establishments for 2022. It also honoured “model enterprises” in providing appropriate welfare, and sustainable development in the quality of life of the workforce, according to the sufficiency economy philosophy. On June 20, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the awarding ceremony for the model establishment of good labour practices according to the sufficiency economy philosophy and outstanding welfare committees in establishments for 2022. The occasion took place at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. He said that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn gave permission for the Ministry of Labour to operate the “Good Labour Practices Project Following the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.” It aims to enable business establishments to adopt the sufficiency economy philosophy as a guideline for improving the quality of life for workers. 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 […]
On June 20, 2022, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the 21st Wage Committee Meeting No. 6/2022 through ZOOM Cloud Meetings. The meeting discussed the appointment of a working group to study the hourly employment model and the appointment of a subcommittee to consider the minimum wage rate in Samut Songkhram Province to replace the vacant positions. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On June 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong as a representative to welcome Dr. Yuosef Abdullah Al – Humoudi, former Charge d’Affaires of Religion and Culture at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Thailand, at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. Dr. Yuosef wishes to build good relations with the Thai government and private sectors in providing legal services and research in business and labour, which is important for sending Thai workers to work in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Yuosef said he was very pleased with the development of relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, especially for Thai workers, after both countries have a labour agreement. The Saudi labour market is developing in line with the Saudi Government’s Saudi Vision 2030 for the development of the country, which will require many foreign workers in various professions at different skill levels, including domestic workers. Thai workers are in demand by Saudi Arabia because of their skills and good character. This will help create awareness […]
On June 17, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, gave an interview on “The Workforce Builds a Nation.” He spoke about measures for importing foreign workers to support the country’s opening. The interview took place on the NBT television station, Vibhavadi Road, Bangkok, and will be broadcast on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 17.00 to 17.30 hours. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 June 2022
On June 15, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined the media network meeting under the supervision of the Deputy Prime Minister at Meeting Room 302, Command Building 1, Government Houses. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, Police General Thammasak Wicharaya. The meeting had presentations of important works by the agencies that the Deputy Prime Minister supervised in June 2022 and the public relations guidelines of each agency to coordinate and collect media to cover all target groups and make the performance of duties more efficient. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 15 June 2022
On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 13.00 hours, the Phayao Provincial Labour Office, led by Phayao Provincial Labour Officer Ms. Kamolwan Boonyuen, along with the staff of the Phayao Provincial Labour Office, organized a project to honour H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. Labour volunteers joined together in a volunteer project to develop the hometown of Phayao province for the 2022 fiscal year. They joined with activities to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother’s 90th birthday on August 12, 2022, under the “vegetable gardening activities following the sufficiency economy philosophy project.” Heads of government agencies and officers of departments under the Ministry of Labour in Phayao Province, together with subdistrict level labour volunteers from Dok Khamtai District, participated in the activity, totaling 30 people. Today, Thai coriander, eggplant, white cabbage, Chinese morning glory, and long bean seeds were distributed at Ban Suan Nang Phong Sri Kob Kham, Don Si Chum Subdistrict Labour Volunteers, No. 201, Moo 10, Don Si Chum Subdistrict, Dok Kham Tai District, Phayao Province.
On June 14, 2022, at 14.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Computer System Management and Procurement Committee Meeting No. 5/2022 at the Tien Atchakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. The meeting discussed the project for procurement of computer equipment for the 2022 fiscal year (Social Security Office). The meeting also considered the project for procurement of computer equipment by using the central budget for the 2022 fiscal year (Department of Skill Development) and the project for procuring computer equipment for the 2023 fiscal year (Social Security Office). ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 June 2022
On June 14, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, welcomed Mr. Graeme Buckley, Director of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office for Thailand, Cambodia, and Lao People’s Democratic Republic, for a meeting to introduce new projects on resilient, inclusive and sustainable supply chains. The meeting also discussed the Department of Labour’s policies on promoting supply chains that support more inclusivity and decent work sustainably to ensure that no one is left behind. It also covered current operations and the scope of cooperation under the project, including mechanisms to drive projects in various forms, such as the Project Advisory Committee or the working group. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 June 2022
On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Mukdahan Provincial Labour Officer Mr. Bowon Darunsonthaya and Labour Academic Ms. Jariyanat Saensook visited to explain the benefits and meet the family of Mr. Nut Dechsongsak, a Thai worker who was working as a cook (Thai cuisine) and passed away in Japan. The deceased employee was a resident of Moo 6, Kok Tum Subdistrict, Dong Luang District, Mukdahan Province. The Mukdahan Provincial Labour Officer explained that Mr. Nut Dechsongsak was a member of the fund supporting job seekers working overseas. They advised the family to apply for subsidies from the fund at the Thai Overseas Worker Administration or the Mukdahan Provincial Labour Office.
On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Officer Ms. Anongnart Meesiri presided over the ‘meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province No. 9/2022 for April 2022’. The meeting aims to drive the Ministry of Labour’s policy and acknowledge the May 2022 performance report and operation plans for June to July 2022 of all departments under the Ministry of Labour. It also acknowledged the results of driving activities of agencies under the Ministry of Labour. The Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Officer, the Phetchaburi Provincial Employment Officer, representatives from the Phetchaburi Skill Development Office, representatives from the Phetchaburi Provincial Social Security Office, civil servants, and officials attended the meeting at the meeting room on the 3rd floor, Phetchaburi Provincial Labour Office, Mueang District, Phetchaburi Province.
On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Chumphon Provincial Governor Mr. Chotirin Kerdsom assigned Chumphon Provincial Labour Officer Mr. Vichan Muangmai to chair the inspection visit of business establishments according to the Chumphon Provincial Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Subcommittee’s meeting resolution. Together with the Chumphon Provincial Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Subcommittee, they inspected Panus Solf Wood Co., Ltd., in Lamsai Subdistrict, Lang Suang District, and Lamae Para Wood Co., Ltd., on Petchkasem Road, Lamae Subdistrict, Lamae District, Chumphon.
On June 13, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, joined a meeting with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) for online discussion. The meeting considered the project to develop the potential of the labour relations network on health in the organization and enhance the quality of life among the working age. The meeting took place at the Legal Division meeting room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On June 10, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng, as the Ministry of Labour’s representative to attend the Subcommittee Meeting on Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation No. 1/2021, which took place at Conference Room 301, 3rd Floor, Command Building 1, Government Houses. General Nat Inthacharoen chaired the meeting. The meeting considered the work plan and working time frame of the Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation Subcommittee and considered the order of the Chairman of Driving Coordination to Resolve Drug Problems Amid the COVID-19 Situation Committee regarding the appointment of a specific action working group for driving and coordinating solutions to drug problems amid the COVID-19 situation. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 June 2022
The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, spoke about the case of Praew, or Ms. Supharat Nganlasam, 30, a Thai woman who had an accident and fell from a four-story building in Bella City, Oman, on May 27. The Ministry of Labour has assigned Ms. Palida Ruamkham, Minister Counselor on Labour at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, to coordinate with the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat to transport the body of the deceased back home, according to the wishes of relatives. On June 8, the Ministry of Labour assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan, to lead the delegation, traveling with staff from the International Cooperation Bureau, the Suvarnabhumi Immigration Point, and Suvarnabhumi Airport staff, and the Petchkasem Foundation. They coordinated with the Sakon Nakhon Provincial Labour Office to pick up Praew’s body at Suvarnabhumi Airport to be returned to her home in Tao Noi District, Sakon Nakhon Province. On the evening of June 9, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Sakon Nakhon Province, such as […]
On June 9, 2022, the 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 executives, the ILO’s Assistant Vice President and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific, met with the ILO’s Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder at the International Labour Office in Geneva, Switzerland. The meeting discussed labour matters and ways of cooperation between Thailand and the International Labour Organization (ILO). Thailand joined as a founding member of the organization in 1919 and has strengthened the relationship continuously over a long time. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour thanked Mr. Guy Ryder for taking the time to meet today. Since Thailand was a founding member of the Organization in 1919, there has been collaboration with the ILO on promoting and driving various projects, especially on Decent Work. Thailand announced its first plan in 2019. This year, the tripartite committee has driven the implementation with approvals to extend the operation time until the end of 2022, following the Thai government’s 20-year national strategy. It also […]
