On April 28, 2022, the Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that he had been coordinated by Mr. Supachai Phosu, the 2nd Vice-President of the Thai House of Representatives, to help Thai workers in Dubai who were tricked by agents inviting them to work in massage parlors. However, the workers were deceived into prostitution. Therefore, he asked for help to coordinate the return to Thailand. In this regard, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan are concerned about Thai workers working abroad. This is because workers are a key force in earning a family’s income and bringing a lot of money into the country each year. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to take care of their livelihood and assist in the event of suffering in working abroad. Mr. Suchart further said that from the investigation, it was found that Ms. Laddawan Sing-Ngoi, 34 years old, who is the granddaughter of Ms. Tassanee Sing-Ngoi, 42 years old, from Nakhon Phanom Province, received information from her grandmother that a recruitment agent tricked her into working in a Thai […]
On April 28, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Labour Standards Executive Committee Meeting No. 2/2022. The meeting considered the comparison of Thai Labour Standards with other related standards and the (draft) notification of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare regarding the facilitation for establishments wishing to establish Thai Labour Standards TLS 8001-2894. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
Today (April 27, 2022), at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Panpeng presided over the meeting of the working group for the Ministry of Labour’s project activities to meet people at the regional level no. 1/2022. The Ministry of Labour’s executives and related agencies attended the meeting at Mitmaitri 2 Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the Ministry of Labour’s draft project to meet people at the regional level. Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha will be invited to chair the event. This project is an urgent project to take care of the workforce to keep up with future changes in the legal framework, professional skill development, urgent employment, and care to improve the quality of life for workers. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 April 2022
On April 27, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Rueangsud, attended the National Mental Health Board Meeting No. 2/2022 via electronic media at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the mental health care system for students and the standards of counseling psychology services. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 April 2022
On April 27, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 6/2565 via electronic media at the Labour Relations Conference Room, 1st floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the petition under Section 120 of the employer, Sahamongkol Insurance Public Company Limited, CNT International (Siam) Company Limited, and Arc Pacific Siam Company Limited. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 April 2022
On April 26, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Mr. Suthep Chitvong chaired the meeting of the working groups to support the National Labour Day 2022. Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, and Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined the meeting. The meeting considered implementing the National Labour Day event for 2022 on the part of the clergy working group, the reception and certification working group, the ceremonies and programs working group, the public relations department, and the location and security department. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chantravitun meeting room, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On April 25, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined the delegation of the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha to visit Songkhla and Phatthalung provinces to follow up on the Royal Initiative Project to improve the Phuminat Dam Initi Canal to have sufficient potential to solve the flooding problem in Hat Yai District. It also aims to be an area to store water for use during the dry season. The occasion occurred at Klong Phumnatdamri (Khlong Rama 1), Khuan Lang Subdistrict, Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province. The delegation also met with the people at Hat Yai Municipality. Governor of Songkhla Province, Mr. Jesada Chitrat, gave a welcoming. From there, the Labour Minister traveled with the Prime Minister’s delegation to the Phatthalung Provincial Auditorium, Khuha Sawan Subdistrict. Muang Phatthalung District, Phatthalung Province. The Governor of Phatthalung Province, Mr. Kukiat Wongkraphan, gave a welcoming. They joined the meeting to deliver policies to the heads of government agencies in Phatthalung Province, local management, the Chairman of the Local Village Headsmen Council in Phatthalung Province, and members of the Phatthalung Provincial Administrative […]
On April 25, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, chaired the Board of Directors meeting for the “project to create a wellness model organization to enhance the quality of life of workers towards sustainability” no. 1/2022. The meeting considered the guidelines for implementing and expanding the new project areas and took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, have continually monitored the impact of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, including the situation of the Covid-19 pandemic. The government has not stayed still and is concerned about the people and workforce. The situation is considered a double crisis, with both the pandemic and war occurring. Therefore, measures have been issued to help heal and reduce the impact. The Ministry of Labour has taken steps to reduce the expenses of the people and the cost of production for employers. It has taken actions to reduce the contributions for both employers and insured persons in all sections, including Sections 33,39, and 40, for three months, from May to July 2022. Approximately 24.2 million workers will receive assistance from the Ministry of Labour, valued at approximately 34,540 million Baht, resulting in over 100 billion Baht circulating in the economy. Mr. Suchart continued that the measure to reduce the contributions covers 11.2 million insured persons under Section […]
Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development awards plaques of honour in skill development networks to 31 organizations in thanks for developing the industry’s workforce amid the COVID-19 situation. On April 22, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin presided over the award of plaques to the skill development network of 31 organizations to honor the skill development network that supports the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development to carry out skill development to achieve the goal amid the COVID-19 situation. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong was assigned to award the plaques to the skill development network at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkhram meeting room, Ministry of Labour. After presiding over the award ceremony, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that there is a collaboration between government agencies, the private sector, and educational institutions following the government’s civil state approach, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha. It plays an important role in the country’s economic and social development. The Department of Skill Development has used the civil state approach to create a skill development […]
On April 22, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Panpeng, chaired the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s Computer System Management and Supply Committee Meeting No. 3/2022. The meeting took place at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 22 April 2022
On April 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng attended the Appeal Subcommittee (Academic) meeting at the Jeerasak Sukonthachat Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, Administration Building, at the Social Security Office in Nonthaburi Province. The meeting set guidelines for considering issues and improving the appeal and appellate consideration in the case of insured persons applying for unemployment benefits. +++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 April 2022
On April 20, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, chaired the meeting to follow up on the Labour Minister’s orders at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting followed up on the progress of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, and the Social Security Office. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 20 April 2022
The Labour Minister assigned his Advisor to visit Phetchaburi to commence the training on Thai massage to promote the Thailand Wellness Sandbox. On April 20, 2022, at the meeting room on the first floor, Phetchaburi Skill Development Office, Cha-am District, Phetchaburi Province, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan to preside over the opening ceremony of the skills enhancement training in the body structure balance massage course, under the project to promote skill development and potential. The course was conducted for 20 workers who practice Thai massage in Phetchaburi Province. The initiative aims to support the recovery of tourism and service sectors in Phetchaburi Province and the country’s opening following the Ministry of Labour’s policy. It also aims to promote the country as a health tourism destination according to the government’s policy. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, the Department of Skill Development’s Inspector-General Ms. Apakorn Wongkhetkon, and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi Province joined the occasion. After presiding over the ceremony, Mrs. Thiwalrat said that […]
On April 19, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Ambassador of Thailand to Abu Dhabi, Mr. Warawut Phupinya, Ambassador Counselor (on Labour) at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Ms. Plida Ruamkham, President of the Thai Overseas Manpower Association, Ms. Aranya Sakulkosol, and committee, on a meeting to discuss cooperation issues to expand the Thai labour market in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mrs. Theanrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that he was assigned by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan to represent the Thai government to join bilateral discussions with the Minister of Human Resources and Employment Promotion of the […]
On April 19, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand, Ms. Orna Sagiv, and the delegation on the occasion of meeting the Labour Minister to discuss the deployment of Thai workers to work in the agricultural sector in Israel. The meeting took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart thanked the Israeli Ambassador to Thailand for taking good care of the Thai workers in Israel. The government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayut Chan-o-cha, and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, thanked the ambassador for supporting Thai people with jobs and careers. They have given importance to promoting Thai workers to travel to work abroad, to have a job, and bring in income into […]
