Today (June 25, 2021), Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Employee Welfare Fund Committee Meeting No. 7/2021. Relevant agencies attended the meeting via the ZOOM application at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting considered the request for assistance in other cases besides compensation and review of the Employee Welfare Fund Debtor Management Plan for the 2021-2023 fiscal year. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 June 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Minister of Industry Mr. Suriya Chuengroongruangkit visited and encouraged insured persons under Section 33 in Bangkok to get Covid-19 vaccinations at the Thai Sporting Goods Football Factory Co., Ltd. on Chalong Krung Road. For the six days of vaccination services, from June 7-11 and 14-15, a total of 254,631 people has been vaccinated. On June 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and Minister of Industry Mr. Suriya Chuengroongruangkit visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Section 33 Insured Persons in Bangkok at the Thai Sporting Goods Football Factory Co., Ltd. on Chalong Krung Road. The center is under the responsibility of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 10, with the ability to vaccinate 1,000 people daily. The site has a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Nawamin 1 Hospital, as the operator. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Advisory […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited and gave words of encouragement to Section 33 insured persons receiving Covid-19 vaccinations at the vaccination center at Thai Sporting Goods Factory Co., Ltd., Chalongkrung Road. He reported that in the past four days, a total of 174,193 people has been vaccinated, which is 87.09 percent from the target of 50,000 people per day. On June 11, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the Covid-19 Vaccination Center for Insured Persons in Bangkok at the Thai Sporting Goods Factory Co., Ltd., Chalongkrung Road. The site is under the responsibility of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 10 and can vaccinate up to 1,000 people daily. There is a team of doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Nawamin 1 Hospital as the operator. Advisor to the Labour Minister, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Chairman of the Federation of Thailand Automobile Workers Union Mr. Manit Promkarikul, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives participated in the inspection visit. Mr. Kamol Chokphaiboonkit, Chairman of the Board of the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) in Din Daeng, Bangkok, to check the readiness of the Covid-19 vaccination facility for insured persons under Section 33 before services start on June 7. In Bangkok, there will be facilities in 45 locations. On June 5, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the vaccination facility for insured persons under Section 33 in West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Prateep Songlamyong, also joined the occasion. The Labour Minister said that with the spread of the Covid-19 outbreaks, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, is concerned for the workforce, especially those insured under Section 33 of the Social Security System. In line with the government’s urgent policy to accelerate the distribution of vaccines to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19 as a national agenda, the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that the Prime Minister is concerned about workers in establishments in the dark red areas such as Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Rayong, Samut Sakhon, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The Ministry of Labour is working with hospitals in the social security network to organize mobile testing services for employees at risk of exposure to provide Covid-19 screening at establishments. On May 7, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha is concerned about the workforce amid the Covid-19 outbreak due to the widespread of the pandemic and the increasing infection rate. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, was instructed to expand proactive Covid-19 testing facilities to establishments to accelerate control over the outbreak in dark red areas, such as Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Chon Buri, Rayong, Samut Sakhon, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Mr. Suchart said that he had instructed the provincial Social Security Offices in the dark red areas, […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin and committee visited the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, to check the preparation of the facility for use as a channel for proactive Covid-screening for insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39 and 40 located in Bangkok. The services will help reduce congestion and facilitate screenings, starting Saturday, April 17. On April 16, 2021, at the West Sports Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng, Bangkok, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, presided over site readiness to launch Covid-19 testing services on Saturday, April 17. The initiative aims to reduce congestion and facilitate social security insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40 located in Bangkok to be tested for Covid-19. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services MD Phairoj Surattanavanich, Deputy Secretariat of the NHSO Dr. Attaphob Limpanyalert, Director of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Department of Bangkok Mr. Somboon Homnarn, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives, […]
On April 14, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that in the past week, cases of people infected with Covid-19 have increased in the country. Many cases are linked to entertainment establishments, pubs, and bars. The NHSO has notified that people at risk of Covid-19 can be screened in all public and private hospitals nationwide to enable timely screening and treatment and block the spread of infection. The Prime Minister is concerned about insured persons amid the pandemic. Therefore, he instructed the Ministry of Labour to work with the Ministry of Interior (Bangkok) and NHSO to increase channels for Covid-19 services, to reduce congestion, and facilitate insured persons in the social security system under Section 33, 39, and 40. Such insured persons in the Bangkok area can be tested for Covid-19, which will start on April 17, at the Gymnasium Building 1, Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan), Din Daeng District, Bangkok. Mr. Suchart said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour, under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister […]
On April 1, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Advisory Board Member to the Labour Minister, Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong, and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit chaired the Ministry of Labour’s Legislation Drafting Committee meeting no. 7/2021. The meeting continued the Draft Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Informal Workers B.E. …., and took place at the Legal Division Meeting Room, 11th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 1 April 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Secretariat to the Labour Minister to commence the Bangkok Job Fair 2021. The event has over 40 leading organizations joining with recruitment booths, with over 5,000 vacancies. The event is scheduled from March 26 to 27 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center. On March 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong presided over the opening ceremony of Bangkok Job Fair 2021 at Fortune Street, Fortune Town Shopping Center, Bangkok. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat 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 leadership of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, has given priority to solving unemployment from the impact of Covid-19. Today, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin intends to organize the Bangkok Job Fair 2021 for those who did not apply for a job at Job Expo Thailand 2020 at the end of last year. The event gives people the opportunity to apply for a job to mitigate the effects of […]
On March 19, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview with TV Channel 7 HD about registering for public assistance under the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 19 March 2021
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported progress on the payment of compensation and special assistance in the case of Marigot Jewelry (Thailand) Company Limited, which ceased operations at Bang Pu branch, moving to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya branch. The government urged to follow up on the support for the employees in all dimensions. For the latest news, the company has successfully transferred money to all employees’ bank account, for a total value exceeding 470 million Baht. On January 31, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on the payment of statutory compensation and special allowances in the case of Marigot Jewelry (Thailand) Co., Ltd., which ceased operations at the Bang Pu branch. The company asked for all employees to move to work at the new office in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province. 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, has a great concern for the workforce. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour has been instructed to […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the meeting of the steering committee of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment). The meeting clarified improvements on participants’ qualifications for joining the project for the new graduates and employers/establishments to ensure equal benefits and fill up positions as soon as possible. On January 13, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong, to chair the meeting of the steering committee of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment) no 2/2021, at the Tien Achakul meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s advisory committee along with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, joined the meeting to monitor the progress on recruitment for the public and private sectors (SJC / employment in Thailand / abroad) and results of the implementation of the employment promotion program for new graduates by the public and private sectors (Co-Payment). Mr. Suthep […]
On January 8, 2021, at 09.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin recorded an interview with Channel 9 and 7 television stations about “the payment of remedies to insured persons affected by Covid-19 at 50% and the reduction of contributions to 3%”. The interview took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 8 January 2021
On December 27, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Deputy Labour Minister Mr. Niyom Songkaew presided over the closing ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s 27th class of new officials’ training and awarded insignias. The occasion took place at the Phusak Than Resort Hotel, Nakhon Nayok. The said training aims to promote good government officials, following the Department of Skills Development guidelines. It trains to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and to develop a working network. The program focuses on learning from both expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training schedule is between December 17 – 27, 2020, for a total of 9 days. Participants included new government officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour, for a total of 100 people. Mr. Niyom said that all of the new officials would be a valuable resource and a major force of the Ministry of Labour. He urged everyone to recognize the importance of their roles and responsibilities as a good government official, being a new generation of officials learning and developing […]
On December 21, 2020, at 08.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, assigned the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew, to preside over the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s new officials’ training, Class 27. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Pairoj Chotikasatian also joined the ceremony at the Jompol P. Philbulsongkram meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The said training aims to instill the philosophy of being a good government official and developing civil service practice skills. The training also aims to promote moral and ethical practices, teamwork, creating good rapport among colleagues, and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from both expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices, in and out of the classroom. The training is scheduled between December 17-27, 2020, totaling ten days. Trainees included new officials from all departments under the Ministry of Labour in central in regional areas, totaling 100 people. Participants consisted of 14 trainees from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 42 trainees from the Department of Employment, 20 […]
On December 7, 2020, at 17.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat to join the International Human Rights Day 2020 under the theme “7 Decades of Human Rights Progress” at the Association of Française, Bangkok, Wireless Road. During the opening ceremony, H.E. Pierca Tapiola, Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary of the European Union, Mrs. Tasanee Pao-in, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection and Mrs. Cynthia Velico, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for Southeast Asia, joined to deliver an opening speech. There were also attendees from the government, private sector, civil society, diplomatic groups, and international organizations. Pichet Klunchun Dance Company performed a contemporary dance performance, which presented the essence and challenges of the seven UN human rights treaties to which Thailand has become a partner. There was also a reception to strengthen relations with the relevant parties after the performance. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 8 December 2020
