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          On April 28, 2022, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the training closing ceremony for the Ministry of Labour’s 30th batch of new civil servants at The Palazzo Hotel Ratchadaphisek, Bangkok. Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, Mr. Kattiya Pandet and Mr. Sompong Klaikhlae attended the ceremony.           Mr. Boonchob asked that all new civil servants be valuable resources to the Ministry of Labour to realize the importance of roles, duties, and responsibilities as a good government official. He asked everyone to be a new generation of civil servants who are eager to learn, focus on self-development to keep up with the modern era, and always be aware of the changes in the world. He also said to focus on the ability to apply new technologies and innovate in ways that are beneficial to the development of the agency’s work for more efficiency.           The Permanent Secretary of Labour also gave a keynote address on “inspiring new civil servants.” His speech gave insights on how to be a good civil servant, concepts in government service, working principles, and self-training methods for being a qualified civil servant. He also exchanged ideas with new government officials who attended […]

          On April 18, 2022, at 08.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the Ministry of Labour’s 30th batch of new civil servants at the Human Resources Management Division’s meeting room, 10th floor, Ministry of Labour. The training aims to instill a philosophy of being a good civil servant, enhance performance and skills required for public service, and promote morals, ethics, and network development in the workplace. It focuses on learning from the experiences of qualified speakers and hands-on practice. The training will take place between April 18 to 28, 2022. Participants include civil servants from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, from the central and provincial areas. Eighty-eight people joined, comprising 54 people from the Department of Employment, one from the Department of Skill Development, and 33 from the Social Security Office. The training has been modified to an online format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 18 April 2022

            On March 15, 2022, at 07.15 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to preside over the ceremony on the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development’s 30th anniversary. Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, 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. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Department of Skills Development’s Director-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the ceremony at the hall on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development Building. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned labour inspectors from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare to receive claims from employees who were terminated and check and provide diagnosis according to the legal framework, under the principle of good labour relations, to be completed within 30 days. The case was that captains from Nok Air were terminated without compensation.           On May 11, 2021, at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the case whereby the Thai Constitutional Protection Organization Association Secretary-General Mr. Srisuwan Chanya led 20 pilots or captains from Nok Air to meet him and file a complaint on Nok Air PCL, which laid off a large number of employees in aviation without compensating them according to the law. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Apinya Sucharitanan, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion.           The Thai Constitutional Protection Organization Association Secretary-General Mr. Srisuwan Chanya said that at the end of April, Nok Air issued termination […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces. To date, 29,065 people have been tested with 607 confirmed cases of Covid-19. The Labour Minister emphasized that the Thai-Japan Center in Din Daeng, Bangkok, would open until April 30. The center will then be temporarily closed. Screening service will resume on May 5 to 11. Insured persons have thanked the government and the Ministry of Labour for coordinating assistance through the 1506 hotline, press 6, delivering them to hospitals and doctors promptly.          On April 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress of the proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons following the “Workforce Fighting Together” project in the five provinces, including Bangkok Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chiang Mai, and Chonburi. Overall, the program has screened 29,065 people and found 607 infected people (information as of April 26, 2021, at 16:00 hours). Each center has the following results: Bangkok has examined 23,055 people and found 602 infected people, 31 of whom have been […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and the committee visited the Pathum Thani Vocational College to check the readiness of the proactive Covid-19 screening facility for insured persons in Pathum Thani and nearby to reduce congestion and facilitate screening. Services commence on April 24 to 30.           On April 23, 2021, at the multi-purpose hall, Pathum Thani Vocational College, Ban Klang, Mueang, Pathum Thani, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the inspection for the readiness of facilities as a channel to provide proactive Covid-19 screening for insured persons to reduce congestion and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Sections 33,39 and 40 located in Pathum Thani Province and nearby areas. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Pathum Thani Provincial Governor Mr. Chaiwat Chuenkosum, Director of the Pathum Thani Vocational College Dr. Sansanee Sayasonthi, Director of Karunvej Pathumthani Hospital Dr. Yingkiat Paisanachapong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has shown concern for insured persons amid the Covid-19 situation and instructed […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that Duty Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan urged the Ministry of Labour to follow up and assist employees from Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., which produces undergarments. The company is based in Samut Prakan Province, and whereby employees were laid off and have received unemployment compensation from the Social Security Office already.           On April 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on assisting employees who were impacted by Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., a producer of undergarments in Samut Prakarn. The employees were laid off due to closure and did not receive compensation. Previously, the employees had met him at the Ministry of Labour to expedite compensation and benefits to employees as soon as possible. The Labour Minister provided an update to Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who gave his concern and encouragement to all workers. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, already knows the issue and showed concern for the affected workers. He instructed the Ministry of Labour to work proactively and provide […]

          Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin expressed concern for employees of Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of women undergarments in Samut Prakan. A total of 1,388 people were issued a notice by the employer to terminate their employment due to business closure, effective on March 11, 2021. The Labour Minister urged a follow-up on the cause of the announcement to close the business and lay off employees and to urgently assist and provide remedial rights under the law.           On March 11, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the case where Brilliant Alliance Thai Global Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of women undergarments in Samut Prakan, gave notice to employees to terminate their employment due to business closure. He said that the government, under the leadership of 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, is greatly concerned for the workforce. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to proactively follow up on the cause of the announcement to close the business and lay […]

          On March 9, 2021, at 16.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview on “procedures after registering for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project in the “Rueng Ngai Klai Tua” program, broadcasted on MCOTHD TV No. 30. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol meeting room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————————– Division of Public Relations 9 March 2021

          Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan gave unemployment benefits to employees of Body Fashion (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Nakhon Sawan branch. The company laid off employees due to business closure from the effects of Covid-19. Remedies were provided to 733 people, valued at over 30 million Baht.           On January 28, 2021, at 09.30 hours, at the reception room 1, Command Building 1, Government Houses, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan presided over the delivery of unemployment benefits to employee representatives of Body Fashion (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Nakhon Sawan branch. The employees were laid off because the business shut down from Covid-19 impacts. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave a report.           Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. The Deputy Prime Minister said that the Ministry of Labour helps workers who have been laid off to access the benefits they deserve to alleviate their troubles. This is especially during the Covid-19 situation. Body Fashion employees […]

          The Deputy Labour Minister invited people with disabilities to participate in the 10th National Skill Competition for People with Disabilities to promote a stable career.           On January 9, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumol Pinyosinwat reported that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha has the policy to promote vulnerable labour groups, especially workers with disabilities, to have the potential to work and reduce social inequality. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan is also concerned for workers across the nation, including workers with disabilities affected by the Covid-19 situation. The Ministry of Labour has received orders to expedite support in skills development and promotion to meet the labour market’s needs, consistent with the “Create, elevate and give; uniting Thailand to build a nation” policy. The efforts focus on vulnerable workers in society, providing access to skill development by preparing workers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and economic crisis.           Prof. Narumon added that the Ministry of Labour’s Department of Skill Development (DSD) is the main unit in conjunction with agencies and organizations related […]

            On September 3, 2020, at the Social Security Office (Headquarters) on Tiwanon Road, Nonthaburi, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin handed over the policies on the Social Security occasion Office’s 30th anniversary. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, the Social Security Office’s Secretary-General Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, executives and officials from the Social Security Office gave a welcoming. The Labour Minister also highlighted urgent and important policies in driving operations and the direction of work for the Social Security Office that is ready to step into its 31st year.             Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin told the media that he had given policies to the Social Security Office to apply, emphasizing driving the country. In particular, it focuses on accelerating the economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation eases. The Labour Minister introduced the policy of “Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation,” including the establishment of the National Labour Administration Center within the Ministry of Labour, for aligned integration, collaboration, and proactive focus, which will help resolve problems and support the workforce promptly. The initiatives will support the nation, especially impacted SMEs and the unemployed people, […]

            The Labour Minister spoke about the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office, in partnering with the EXIM Bank and UOB to organize a credit program to promote employment and accelerate economic stimulus, supporting businesses to rapidly recover from the impact of Covid-19.             Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, places great importance on driving the country forward accelerating economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation eases. The government has introduced the “Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” policy, with the goal of joining forces from all sectors to come together to plan and determine the future of Thailand. From now on, the government will have to work with all sectors at all levels in society to get involved and have a greater role in helping to determine the future of the country, especially to accelerate the healing for people. This is especially relevant to impacted SMEs and people in various sectors who became unemployed. The policy also looks at creating incentives for businesses to continue employing employees within their businesses, allowing various business sectors to […]

          Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul reported that the Covid-19 pandemic had affected the overall national economy, including workplaces that face a lack of working capital or financial liquidity, affecting employees and insured persons in terms of employment. The government and the Ministry of Labour have measures to help businesses that have been affected by economic impacts of Covid-19, to maintain employment, resulting in insured persons having continuous employment and remaining in the social security system. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has a credit program to promote employment, with a credit limit of 30,000 million baht. It is in the form of refinance loans, not exceeding 50 percent of the loans granted by each bank. The period for submitting the loan request is from the beginning of the project up until December 31, 2020, or until the project credit limit is exhausted. The approved credit limit to promote employment of 30,000 million Baht, has been allocated as follows: Credit limit of 18,000 million Baht for organizations with no more than 50 employees and a loan limit of 5 million Baht per case;  Credit […]

          On February 26, 2020, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat presided over the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding on admissions and registration of insurers under Section 40 of the Social Security Act B.E. 2533. The MOU was signed between the Social Security Office and Big C Supercenter Public Company Limited. The Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, the Social Security Office’s Deputy Secretary-General Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, Director of the Bureau of Social Promotion for Informal Workers Outside the Social Security System Mrs. Khanitha Sribuachum, signed the memorandum of understanding with Executive Vice President of Service and Ecommerce Business at Big C Supercenter, Dr. Piyawan Piyapong and Director of Service Business Ms. Somying Songsermswasdi. The occasion took place at the meeting room, 4th floor, multipurpose building, Social Security Office, Nonthaburi.           Secretariat to the Labour Minister Lt. Gen. Nanthadet Meksawat revealed to reporters that the government and Ministry of Labour, by Labour Minister M.R. Chatumongol Sonakul, has policies that give importance to labour in creating fairness and reducing social inequality, to guarantee a stable life and […]