On August 27, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin gave an interview to Daily News newspaper on taking care of over 38 million workers by promoting skills development to up-skill and re-skill, providing workers with skills that can support them during the Covid-19 situation. The efforts are under the MOU in collaboration with the Office of the Vocational Education Commission, Ministry of Education. Through the MOU, the parties exchange information on vocational needs in line with the labour market and increase efficiency in preventing and resolving human trafficking, to upgrade the nation to Tier 1. Efforts are also aimed towards increasing social security benefits by encouraging employees to be aware of their safety and health, take good care, and prevent diseases from work. This also includes developing a Big-Data database system to serve people, ensuring information is accurate, prompt, and timely. The Ministry of Labour has expanded its network integrations to promote, protect, and develop non-formal or independent workers’ skills by promoting over 1 million jobs to protect workers according to labour law. Furthermore, it has expedited assistance for insured persons under Section 33 with low income […]
The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour joined the commencement ceremony of the 8th Cabling Contest, to develop skills and raise the potential of labour to have the capability to compete in the world-class arena. On August 19, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat joined the commencement ceremony for the Bangkok qualifying round for the 8th Cabling Contest. Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Mr. Nevin Chochaithip presided over the opening ceremony at the Chao Phraya Ballroom, Ramada Hotel Chao Phraya Park. The Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour said, “The government gives importance to human resources development. The world today is a world of AI and digital technology; therefore, the Ministry of Labour has an important mission to develop the skills and increase workforce potential to drive the nation’s competitiveness. This will allow workers to enter into the system of employment, occupation, income, benefits, and protection according to the law, as well as having social security.” “The event today highlights the collaboration in the development of the country’s workforce. Youths participating in the competition, will obtain knowledge and […]
The Permanent Secretary of Labor reported that the Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office has paid compensation benefits to the relatives of the three workers who died from the boat capsize in Surat Thani. The total value is over 3.8 million Baht, while the authorities are in the process of searching for the other 2 missing people. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol reported the progress in providing relief to employees injured and killed in the incident of Racha Ferry 4 capsize, where a chartered garbage truck crashed into the ferry in Surat Thani on the night of August 1. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, ordered Surat Thani Social Security Officer Mrs. Marasri Chaisrangsee, Surat Thani Social Security Officer from Koh Samui Branch Mrs. Tharathip Thanuithong to visit the area to verify the information and continue to provide assistance to the affected insured persons. Most recently, they are in the process of searching for two more missing persons, one of which is an insured person in the social security system, and one is not an […]
On August 5, 2020, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the Maritime Labour Committee Meeting in accordance with the Marine Labour Act B.E. 2558, No. 2/2020, which took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Department of Labour and Protection. The meeting considered the request to amend the Code of Conduct of the Convention on Maritime Workers B.E. 2549 (MLC: 2006) and the proposed list of the Competent Authority of Thailand to the International Labour Organization (ILO). ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 4 August 2020
The Permanent Secretary of Labour reported that the Social Security Office has accelerated support to insured employees who were injured and died from the Racha Ferry 4 collapse in Surat Thani, to ensure that the employees will receive compensation in the event of death. The Sakon Nakhon Social Security Office has been ordered to facilitate the payment of compensation to the employees’ relatives, totaling over 1.8 million Baht. Today (August 3, 2020), Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol spoke about the progress in supporting employees who were injured and died from the Racha Ferry 4 collapse in Surat Thani, on August 1. In the initial phase, the Ministry of Labour by the Social Security Office’s Secretariat Mr. Tosapol Kritawongwiman, ordered Surat Thani Social Security Officer Mrs. Marasri Chaisrangsee, Surat Thani Social Security Officer from Koh Samui Branch Mrs. Tharathip Thanuithong to visit the area to check the information and proceed to assist the insured employees, including the relatives and insured employees who were affected by this incident. The inspection found a total of 16 victims. The first group […]
Today (July 31, 2020) at 14.00 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat and the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Ms. Pailin Chindamaneeporn participated in professional training activities and visited the exhibition in honour of His Majesty the King, on the occasion HM the King’s birthday on July 28, 2020, under the concept of the “New Normal, Thai workers under the royal umbrella”. Today’s event included professional training activities such as leather and online product demonstrations. They also observed the job box, free health checks from hospitals in the social security network, labour counseling from labour lawyers included encouragement for trainees at the Ministry of Labour’s booth in Sanam Luang area. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 July 2020
On July 30, 2020, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, together with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya participated in professional training activities and visited the exhibition in honour of His Majesty the King, on the occasion of the HM the King’s birthday on July 28, 2020. The event was organized under the concept of the “New Normal, Thai workers under the royal umbrella, building together” project. Today, there were professional training activities, including decorative mosaic chairs, acrylic bag painting, and training on online product sales. In this regard, they visited the Job Box and free health checks from hospitals in the social security network. There was also labour counseling from labour lawyers, including encouragement for trainees, which took place at the Ministry of Labour’s booth in the Sanam Luang area. —————————————————————————— Division of Public Relations 30 July 2020
On July 28, 2020, at 18.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol joined the offering and garland-laying ceremony, together with the candle-lighting ceremony, on the occasion of HM the King’s birthday on July 28, 2020. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha presided over the ceremony at Sanam Luang. ——————————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 July 2020
On July 28, 2020, at 09.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol led government officials from the Ministry of Labour to sign blessings on the occasion of HM the King’s birthday on July 28, 2020, together with senior executives from the government and Ministry of Labour. This included the Labour Minister’s Office, the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, the Department of Employment, the Department of Skill Development, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and the Social Security Office who participated in the ceremony to show unparalleled devotion and realization of His Majesty’s benevolence. The occasion took place at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Royal Palace. ———————————————————————— Division of Public Relations 28 July 2020
On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 08.00 hours, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha presided over the solemn oath of allegiance ceremony to be a good government official and the power of the land, on the occasion of HM King’s birthday on July 28, 2020. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the event at the ceremonial area of Sanam Luang. ———————————————————————– Division of Public Relations 28 July 2020
On July 28, 2020, at 07.00 hours, Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and wife, Assoc. Prof. Naraporn Chan-ocha joined as the chairman of alms offering ceremony to 69 monks, on the occasion of HM King’s birthday on July 28, 2020. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also participated in the event at the ceremonial area of Sanam Luang ———————————————————- Division of Public Relations 28 July 2020
On March 15, 2020, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister M.R. Chatu Mongol Sonakul presided over the merit-making ceremony on the 28th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Skill Development. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, together with the Ministry of Labour’s executives, officials and civil servants, also joined the ceremony on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. ******************* Division of Public Relations News & photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian 15 March 2020
Today (January 17, 2020) at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol chaired the meeting of the Maritime Labour Committee following the Maritime Labor Act, B.E. 2558 (2016) No. 1/2020. The meeting considered the draft amendment of Article 59 of the Maritime Workers Act B.E. 2558 at the Prof. Nikhom Chandravithun Conference Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News & photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 17 January 2020
Today (October 16, 2019) at 10.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Niyom Songkaew as the Ministry of Labour’s representative, to congratulate Kom Chad Luek newspaper on its 18th anniversary. The occasion took place at The Nation Tower on Bang Na-Trad Road, Kilometer 4.5, Bang Na Tai, Bang Na, Bangkok. +++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ News by photos by Pariyaron Phromsakha Na Sakonnakhon/ 16 October 2019
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun assigned General Surayud Chulanont, the Privy Councilor, as a representative. The ceremony was dedicated to the reign of King Rama 8 and King Rama 9, blessing to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit in the reign of King Rama 9, and pray for 12 children and 1 coach in the cave Khun Nam Nang Non, Chiang Rai, to return to safety of all danger today (Jun 29, 2018) at 18.00, His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch is the president of the ministry. In addition, General Prayut Chan-ocha, the Prime Minister and his wife, the Cabinet Secretary, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Minister of Labor, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, The management team of the Ministry of Labor, and people attended the ceremony. In this regard, His Majesty the King graciously graciously invited Phra Chai Nawarat to be ordained as a statue at the royal court of Suan Dusit Palace. +++++++++++++++++++
