On June 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour as the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, along with senior executives from departments under the Ministry of Labour, represented the Ministry of Labour in congratulating the Siamrath Newspaper on their 72nd anniversary. Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Wirot Wattanathadakul, was the recipient of the flower basket at Siamrath Co., Ltd., Bang Phlat District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 24 June 2022
On June 6, 2022, at 10.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong gave an interview to online media, Mr. Witoon Mekcham, “77 Hot News” on “the future of Thai workers in working in Saudi Arabia.” He also spoke about measures to help Thai workers. The occasion took place at the reception room of the Assistant to the Labour Minister, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations
On May 31, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the Labour Welfare Committee Meeting No. 7/2022 via electronic media. The meeting acknowledged companies’ compliance with the Labour Welfare Committee’s orders. The companies included Ting Feng Packaging (Thailand) Co., Ltd. with 46 related employees and Exspring Capital Public Company Limited with one related employee. It also considered the claims under Section 120 of SY Electric (Thailand), which had two related employees, and Central Family Mart Co., Ltd., which had one related employee. They also elected one employer and employee representative each to be authorized to act in the fight against cases on behalf of the Labour Welfare Committee. The meeting took place at the Fiscal Administration Division, 4th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 May 2022
On April 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to hand over the policy of sending Thai workers to work abroad for 2022. The political management team, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, joined in honour of the event. The Department of Employment’s Director-General, Mr. Pairoj Chotiksetian, gave a report, and 127 recruiting licensees to work abroad attended the meeting in the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that the COVID-19 situation in the past had caused restrictions on international travel. Some receiving countries adjusted their policies and delayed the acceptance of foreign workers. But at present, the receiving countries have begun to relax international travel measures. In the 2023 fiscal year, the target is to send about 50,000 workers to work abroad, excluding re-entry travel. This is a good opportunity for Thai workers and the private sector that operates businesses sending Thai workers to work abroad. Today, the Ministry of Labour invited 127 companies with recruiting licensees to work abroad, and officials involved in sending workers to work abroad to […]
On April 8, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, assigned the Director of Public Relations and the Public Relations Division, Mr. Pongpattana Suthiphan, to represent the Ministry of Labour in congratulating Channel 9 MCOT TV Station on its 70th anniversary. The occasion took place at the Channel 9 MCOT TV Station on Rama 9 Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 8 April 2022
On March 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin participated in the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding on integrating seven ministries on Human Development Throughout Life (Young Children and the Elderly) 2022 – 2026. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the event at the Santi Maitree Building, Government Houses. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Santi Maitree Building, Government Houses. Mr. Suchart said that for the cooperation framework of the Ministry of Labour integrating with all seven ministries in the development of people throughout their lives, in the elderly group, the Ministry of Labour would protect and encourage the elderly to have stability in work, security, and good quality of life. It will support extending the retirement age for seniors who have the potential and experience to be an important force and help drive the country’s economy. It aims to promote and support the employment and self-employment for the elderly to generate income and enable them to live with dignity, reduce the burden […]
On February 24, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the COVID-19 situation had impacted the country’s tourism and service sectors, which are an important source of income. But at the same time, the export sector with over 2 million workers in 4 sectors has grown, namely in food, medical equipment, automotive and electronic parts, which is the result of implementing the Factory Sandbox project by the Ministry of Labour, following government policy. It has supported export businesses on continuous employment, and entrepreneurs can continue their business. This reflects the success of the Factory Sandbox project, which is a government policy 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. The Ministry of Labour has worked with the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Industry to carry out such projects with “Economics and Public Health principles.” The projects carried out COVID-19 testing and treatment in 12 provinces for 730 enterprises, 349,016 employees, including carrying COVID-19 vaccinations for 112,746 employees […]
On January 19, 2022, at 11.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong recorded an online seminar for Siamrath Daily Newspaper, stepping into their 72nd year. The seminar was given on opening the plan to revitalize Thailand. The occasion occurred at the special lounge, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. It will be broadcasted on January 21, 2022, from 13.00 to 16.30 hours, via Facebook LIVE, on Siamrath. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 19 January 2022
On January 18, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong presided over the workshop’s opening ceremony to prepare the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027. Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined in honoring the opening ceremony of the meeting at Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said that the COVID-19 situation greatly affected various occupations. It has resulted in new career models of employment through digital platforms as well as causing more workers to choose occupations known as informal workers. Academically, it is expected that even if the COVID-19 situation unfolds, the career direction will continue to trend this way in the future. Therefore, the Action Plan for the Management of Informal Workers 2023 – 2027 is an important academic tool that will enable informal workers to be promoted, protected, and developed to have a better quality of life. It is believed that with the cooperation of everyone in the meeting, once completed, the Ministry of Labour will have […]
On January 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud to give an in-depth interview with the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) for the preparation of the (draft) Digital Government Development Plan for Thailand 2023-2027. The interview took place via Zoom, at the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour’s office, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————– Division of Public Relations 6 January 2022
On November 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Social Security Office’s Inspector-Generals Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin to represent the Ministry of Labour in congratulating the Royal Thai Army Television Station, Channel 7HD on their 54th anniversary and start to their 55th year. News Manager Mr. Somphot Toraksa received the donation of sports equipment and school supplies. Channel 7HD will continue to donate the equipment to schools in need. The occasion took place at the Royal Thai Army Television Station, Channel 7HD, Chatuchak District, Bangkok. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 26 November 2021
On November 24, 2021, at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the award ceremony for the “Pathum Thani Labor Excellence Award 2021.” Awards were presented to organizations with a superior labour management system for the year 2021. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare’s Director-General Mr. Niyom Songkaew and Pathum Thani Provincial Deputy Governor Mr. Ekawit Meepian attended the ceremony at the Grand Ballroom, Tinidee Hotel Bangkok Golf Club, Pathum Thani Province. Ms. Bubpha said that the Ministry of Labour has important policies to drive, build and strengthen the workforce, following the sufficiency economy philosophy and good governance. It aims to develop the workplace and workers’ potentials to have the ability to analyze and innovate and to work with others, as well as aiming to strengthen business establishments and support links with regional economies. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, the Ministry of Labor is ready to drive and oversee enterprises and workers through this crisis together. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour congratulated all the establishments that received the award today. He said that […]
On November 23, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee Meeting No. 7/2021 at the Pakorn Angsusing Meeting Room, 10th Floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting acknowledged the Skill Development Fund’s operations consisting of the results of the consideration and approval of grants or subsidies under the Skills Development Promotion Act, B.E. 2545, the lending and repayment of loans to the Skill Development Fund, and the promotion of enterprises’ labour skills development according to the Skills Development Promotion Act, B.E. 2545 and its amendments (No. 2), B.E. 2557. In addition, they jointly considered the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the validity of the certificate of competence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It also discussed the preparation of national skill standards in the service career fields, Muay Thai instructor branch, and the draft order of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the appointment of a subcommittee on the establishment of national skill standards for the service career fields and Muay Thai instructor branch. It considered the revision of the Skill Development Promotion Board of Director’s order for technicians in […]
On November 17, 2021, at 08.45 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the workshop to prepare an action plan on the management of informal workers for 2023 – 2027 at the Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour Building. The meeting was held to serve as a framework for driving the implementation of the promotion, protection, and development of informal workers. The key items to determine the direction on implementing three strategies were: 1) Strengthening social security and expanding coverage. 2) Strengthening the potential of informal workers for work. 3) Enhancing the management capacity of informal workers. The ministry was honoured by Prof. Dr. Supachai Srisuchart, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, who joined as a speaker. Attendees included representatives of government agencies and civil society. The meeting will take place from November 17 to 18, 2021. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 17 November 2021
On September 27, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the implementation of compensation payments to insured persons under Section 33 in the 13 provinces dark red, comprising Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla. He said that on September 27 to 28, the Social Security Office will transfer money to insured persons under Section 33 comprising 3.02 million people, who will receive compensation of 2,500 Baht each. Mr. Suchart further said that he would like to emphasize for insured persons who have not received the remedies to hurry and link their PromptPay bank account number to their ID card so that the bank can transfer the money to the PromptPay account. In addition, insured persons who were left out, but are in the relevant areas and have not received compensation, can submit a right to review by downloading the request form to review rights at the Social Security Office’s website at www.sso.go.th. Insured persons must fill out the information completely and send it via registered mail to the Social […]
On September 10, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattaraporn Samantarat, joined the 17th ASEAN Senior Labour Officer Meeting (SLOM) and the ASEAN Senior Labour Officer Meeting Plus Three (SLOM+3) via video conference system at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
