Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,208,286 people has registered. The next phase opens up registrations for insured persons without smartphones and who have not already registered. Insured persons in this group will need to use their Thai ID card with an embedded smartcard to register for the benefits from March 15-28, 2021. Those who have registered but were denied can request a rights review on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website from March 15 to 28, 2021. On March 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the number of registrations of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project on the M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. The registrations opened from February 21 to March 7, 2021, targeting 9.27 million eligible persons; a total of 8,208,286 insured persons under Section 33 registered (data as of March 7, 2021, at 23.00 hours). The remaining 1 million people include those who received the money in the “We Win” project, those with account deposits of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin showed concern to the 318 employees of the oil-palm cooperative assembly in Ao Luek, Krabi, whereby the employer issued a notice to cease business operations and dismiss employees, effective from March 1 onwards. The SSO and the Ministry of Labour’s agencies have proactively followed up on the cause of the business cessation announcement, and the termination of employment and have urgently provided assistance and remedial rights under the law. On March 8, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the oil-palm cooperative assembly case in Ao Luek, Krabi, whereby the company announced a business closure and laid off 318 employees. 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, have great concerns for the workforce. Therefore, the Ministry of Labour was instructed to work proactively and follow up on the notice’s cause to close down the business and the termination of employment and to urgently assist and provide remedies following the […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project registrations. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and then for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. On March 7, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an overview of the online registrations for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project through the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website. From February 21 to March 7, 2021, a total of 8,185,079 people has registered. In the next phase, registrations for insured persons without smartphones will open from March 15-28, 2021, and open for rights reviews. The process will require one ID card for contact at the Social Security Offices in Bangkok and branches and provinces nationwide. Today is the last day for registrations, which has taken place from February 21 to March 7, 2021. From a target of […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomlin was delighted that the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project has seen a continual rise in online registrations through the first five days. To date (February 26, 2021, at 08.00 hours), a total of 7,909,258 people have registered, which is close to 8 million. The registrations account for over 90 percent of all eligible persons. The Labour Minister insisted that the SSO already has a database of employers and individual employees and assured that insured persons under Section 33 do not worry about lost information. For insured persons who are still unable to register, the system will open for a rights review on March 15. He emphasized that those who have not registered yet quickly do so via the www.M33WeLoveEachOther.com website before the end of March 7. On February 26, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported online registrations’ progress for the “Section 33 We Love Each Other” project, which commenced registrations on February 21. Until today (at 08.00 hours, February 26, 2021), which has been five days, 7,909,258 insured persons have registered online, […]
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Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to join a video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces. On December 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan as chairperson of the video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and to deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces including Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms.Aumpun Thuvavit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasatian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting at the Sangsingkaeo meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister’s Adviser said that due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon province and many areas now, the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan are concerned […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned his Advisor to join a video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces. On December 29, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan as chairperson of the video conference meeting to follow up on the Covid-19 outbreak situation and to deliver the Labour Minister’s policies on managing the situation in 8 provinces including Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Kanchanaburi, Suphanburi, Samut Songkhram, and Samut Sakhon. Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Phairoj Chotikasathian, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the meeting at the Sangsingkaeo meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister’s Adviser said that due to the Covid-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon province and many areas now, the government under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and the Ministry of Labour under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan are concerned […]
Today (December 8, 2020) at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit presided over the Working Group meeting on the Study of Laws on National Promotion and Development of Informal Workers No. 8/2020. Relevant agencies attended the meeting at the Prasong Rananant meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting has considered the definition of “Informal Labour” under the Promotion and Development of the Quality of Life of the Informal Workers Act B.E. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 8 December 2020
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitvong as chairman over the commencement of the “Co-Payment Workers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai” event. He met with employers/companies to drive the project to employ over 5,000 new graduates in the area. On November 28, 2020, the Labour Minister assigned the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayavong to preside over the “Co-Payment Workers’ Meeting in Chiang Mai” event. Advisory Board Member to the Minister of Labour Mr. Natthawat Teeratathamrong also joined the event. Deputy Director-General of the Department of Employment Mr. Somchai Morakotsriwan reported the event’s objectives at the Khum Phucome Hotel, Mueang, Chiang Mai. The Co-Payment Project aims to support new graduates with employment, careers, income, skills, and work experience, promoting sufficient income for spending, stimulating the economy. It also aims to help employers/companies to continue their business by encouraging employers/companies to work. There are four groups of new graduates: undergraduates, advanced diplomas, vocational certificates, and high school certificates. Nationwide, there are 260,000 people. Mr. Suthep Chitvong said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin is […]
Today (October 27, 2020) at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Pattraporn Samatrat, as head of the delegation as ASEAN Senior Labour Officer (SLOM) for Thailand, to attend the 18th ASEAN Plus Three (SLOM + 3) Senior Labour Officials Meeting through video conference at the Sangsingkeaw Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting acknowledged the progress of activities on labour with the ASEAN Plus Three countries on occupational safety and health, labour relations, skill development promotion, and the promotion of social safety networks. The meeting discussed proposals/projects under the SLOM + 3 2021-2025 plan. It comprises six areas, including 1) Human resource development, 2) Integrated growth, 3) Sustainable development, 4) Social partnerships, 5) Occupational safety and health, and 6) Protection. The meeting agreed that the ASEAN and ASEAN Plus Three countries would continue to develop their cooperation in the future. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 27 October 2020
Today (October 21, 2020) at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the meeting of the Labour Skill Development Promotion Committee No. 8/2020 with relevant departments at the Pakorn Angsusingh meeting room, 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. The meeting sought approval for the draft announcement of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on the National Skill Standards Qualifications of persons who pass the National Skill Standard Level 2-4, assessment methods, and the issuance of a certificate as a person who passed the Level 2 test for an electrician in the information network cabling branch. The meeting also requested approval to certify the labour skill standard of professionals under Section 26 of the Skill Development Promotion Act B.E. 2545 and approval for the 10th subcommittee’s appointment on technical skills competitions for the disabled in 15 branches. The meeting also requested for approval in principle of exemption of fees related to knowledge and capability certification. It sought approval in principles of the drafting of the Skill Development Promotion Committee on criteria, methods, and conditions for submitting an application for assessment, issuing a certificate of […]
The Labour Minister reported that the Prime Minister gives importance to deploying Thai workers to work abroad. He commended Thai workers for encompassing skills that are recognized by foreign employers and emphasized that officials at the Suvarnabhumi Jobseekers Checkpoint facilitate the 895 Thai fruit pickers returning to Finland and Sweden. He showed appreciation for the 3,270 Thai workers in the past 3 months that have earned the nation close to 800 million Baht. On October 8, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha emphasizes the deployment of Thai workers abroad, with honour and dignity. Many countries have currently shown interest in Thai workers, as Thai workers have good work discipline and skills. Furthermore, Thailand has various measures to control the spread of Covid-19. By sending Thai workers abroad, it will operate with the principle of safety for Thai workers. Mr. Suchart said that today, there are 365 Thai workers returning from Finland at 13.00 hours, and two groups returning from Sweden, including 254 people in the first group arriving […]
The Ministry of Labour organizes the Job Expo Thailand 2020, the largest national job expedition, to alleviate unemployment suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic and economic stagnation. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin was chairman of the ceremony and attended the event’s press conference among the media and many honoured guests such as Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL., the Minor Food Group PCL., and PTT. The event took place at the Ministry of Labour’s Jompol P. Pibulsongkram Meeting Room. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin said that the organization of the Job Expo Thailand 2020 is in response to the government policy by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. They want to accelerate economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation has eased to promote all target groups’ employment. The focus is for Thai people to have jobs in every area, to support steady and ongoing employment, and focus on empowering human resources to increase the workforce and organizational potential in building economic strength and sustainably, promoting Thailand’s competitiveness for the future. The Job Expo Thailand 2020 consists of the “Thailand Together: A Million Jobs for A […]
On September 15, 2020, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting to discuss preparations for the 18th Nikom Chandravithu Day in 2020, at the Saengsingkaew Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 15 September 2020
On September 10, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the knowledge sharing program’s commencement on Convention No. 100 on equal remuneration for male and female workers in equal work, 1951 and Convention No. 111 on discrimination regarding employment and occupation, 1958. Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Aumpun Thuvavit also joined the occasion at the Centara Grand Hotel, Central World, Bangkok. The project included lectures on the work of the expert committee on the implementation of conventions and recommendations. The event took place in the form of lectures in training rooms and on-line lectures to raise awareness of equal compensation and employment and career discrimination, for all departments and sectors to have aligned understanding. The knowledge will promote a fair society in terms of working compensation, free from discrimination in employment and occupation, to meet the two conventions’ objectives. The event was attended by representatives of government agencies, private sectors, employers’ organizations, and employee organizations, totaling 150 people. +++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 10 September 2020
The Labour Minister reported that the Ministry of Labour met with government agencies and private sector companies to prepare for the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020, scheduled on September 26-28, 2020, at BITEC Bangna. The event will prepare 1 million job vacancies to help the unemployed from the impact of Covid-19. On September 3, 2020, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin chaired the meeting to discuss the preparation of the JOB EXPO THAILAND 2020 at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Secretary-General to the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, and related agencies attended the meeting. The Labour Minister said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, has prioritized the nation to accelerate economic recovery after the Covid-19 situation eases. He has introduced the policy of “Uniting Thailand to Build a Nation” to join forces from all sectors to plan Thailand’s future. Today, the Labour Minister convened a meeting with representatives from both public and private sectors, such as representatives of various ministries, employers, and […]
