On April 7, 2022, at 07.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave blessings to executives, officials, and civil servants under the Ministry of Labour, on the occasion of the Songkran festival for 2022. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, official and civil servants also joined the occasion together at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relation
On April 7, 2022, at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, received 1,000 bags of cement from Mr. Mongkol Pornchuenchuwong, Director of Government Affairs, Thai Cement (Lampang) Co., Ltd. and his team, The occasion took place at the reception room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. The donation was made for the Department of Skill Development to use for the “Members Meet the People” project with the community weir building activities, in constructing weirs or organizing training and practice for constructing weirs to store water for consumption at the Na Ban Rai weirs, Thoen District, Lampang Province. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relation
On April 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng attended the Appeal Subcommittee Meeting (General Cases 2) No. 7/2022 via electronic media. The meeting proposed 320 considerations and 320 general considerations, which took place in the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, the Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relation 4 April 2022
On March 31, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, to join the Strategic Development of the Southern Border Provinces Committee Meeting No. 2/2022 via video conference. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting in Meeting Room 301, Command Building 1, Government Houses, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 March 2022 […]
On March 30, 2022, at 09.30 hours, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 3/2022 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. The meeting considered the request for assistance in other cases besides compensation, the payment of allowances through the KTB Corporate Online system for employees applying for allowances in the region, and the debtor management plan of the Employee Welfare Fund for 2022. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 March 2022
On March 30, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin joined bilateral discussions following an invitation by Dr. Abdulrahman Addulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization. The discussions were on cooperation to expand the Thai labour market in the United Arab Emirates at the North Hall Dubai Exhibition Center. The discussion followed the Labour Minister and delegation’s visit to the United Arab Emirates between December 6 to 11, 2021. They paid a visit to Dr. Abdulrahman Addulmannan Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, on the occasion of taking on a new position on December 8, 2021, which took place at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. During the discussions, the two countries negotiated the exchange of information on the demand for jobs (Demand) and labor force (Supply) of Thailand for delivery at the soonest. Mr. Suchart said that the Thai government by 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, assigned him as a representative of […]
On March 30, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, and his delegation joined the 8th World Government Summit 2022. The attendance followed the invitation letter by the Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Application. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy, Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow’s led the Thai delegation. They participated in a discussion on “Shaping the Future of Governments.” There were eight main topics in the meeting: policies that drive public administration, the future of the public health system, sustainable development, innovation, revitalization of the global economy, building a strong society, the future of education and work, and the city of the future. The World Government Summit is an international meeting in the United Arab Emirates, held annually under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai. The event provides a platform for government leaders, ministers, senior officials from the public and private sectors, and leaders of international organizations worldwide to exchange […]
On March 30, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, as Head of the Thailand team, with the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian and delegation, to meet and encourage Thai workers working at Centara Mirage Beach Resort, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In this hotel, 59 Thai workers work in various positions such as Front Office, Waiter/Waitress, HR, and Spa Therapists. The Labour Department of the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi met with the company to expand the labour market. The hotel requires 25 Thai workers to be recruited directly into different positions. The vacancies include 14 Waiter/Waitress positions with a monthly salary of 1,350 Dirham, 2 Restaurant Supervisors with a monthly salary of 2,500 Dirham, 2 Bartenders with a monthly salary of 1,800-1,900 Dirham, 1-2 Commis 1/Commis 2/Commis 3 positions with a monthly salary of 1,800/1,600/1,400 Dirham respectively. The positions require 1-2 years of experience, a passion for service work, and the ability to work under pressure. Those interested can email their resume and a photo of themselves to jamornpansi@chr.co.th or careercdd@outlook.com. Following the […]
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 28, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpen presided over a workshop to formulate the 5-year Government Action Plan for Human Resource Development (2023 – 2027) by the Ministry of Labour. The workshop took place at the Jompol P. Phibunsongkhram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. She said that as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, responsible for the duties of the Human Resources Management Division, she would like to see the Ministry of Labour’s 5-year Government Action Plan for Human Resource Development (2023 – 2027), focused on the development and improvement of management systems and human resource development in line with the ministry’s missions. It is in the era of going beyond being a social ministry. It aims to strengthen and develop the people to be both good and smart, participating in the nation’s development. The people are a key mechanism in developing the Ministry of Labour to become a Ministry of Economy. Today’s society is changing rapidly. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes in the working style and daily life. It has created a new normal, social distancing, increased […]
On March 27, 2022, at 07.30 hours local time, 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 Ekayossing Liamlert, the Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathian, arrived in Saudi Arabia. Mr. Abdulmayid Al Rachudi, Deputy Minister of Labour Affairs, Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, and Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, Charge d’affaires to Riyadh, gave the delegation a warm welcome on their arrival to Riyadh. Mr. Suchart said that today, he brought the Ministry of Labour’s executives to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to prepare to attend the labour agreement’s signing ceremony on March 28, 2022, at 12:30 hours local time. Mr. Suchart and the delegation met and encouraged the Thai Labour Office staff in Riyadh and discussed official matters with Mr. Sathon Kasemsan Na Ayudhya, Charge d’affaires to Riyadh. He thanked the charge d’affaires for taking care of the ambassadors, counselors, and staff of the Labour Department and providing advice and support to the operations of the Labour Department, which is an […]
On March 25, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpen presided over the discussion following the Labour Minister’s orders on measures to help people from the conflict between Ukraine and Russia by reducing insured persons’ contributions. The Social Security Office’s Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Ladda Salee, and other related agencies also took part at the Surin Jirawisit meeting room, 10th floor, Withun Sangsingkaew Building, Social Security Office, Nonthaburi. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 March 2022
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 23, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Phanpeng joined the Appeal Subcommittee Meeting (General Cases 2) No. 6/2022 via Zoom. The meeting covered 186 general matters for consideration. 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 21, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong chaired the opening of the Eastern Region Safety Network Leaders Meeting No. 1/2022. The meeting presented the results of past operations of each club and association and jointly set goals for the Safety Officer Club’s operations in the eastern region comprising provinces, namely Chonburi, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Trat, Prachinburi, and Sa Kaeo. They prepared to organize a forum to exchange knowledge and information on safety in each club’s work. The occasion took place at the meeting room of the Novotel Hotel, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province. Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong said that today’s meeting is an opportunity for participants to exchange information and experiences in working on safety and create new bodies of knowledge for use in the development of occupational safety, health, and environment in the workplace. It promotes organizations to work responsibly, to be effective in the context of the area and industry of the Eastern region. They will also disseminate the information to other regions to create wider awareness so that […]
