The Labour Minister commenced the 8th Asia Pacific IIW International Congress, extending a vision for human resource development in the 4.0 industrial age, sharing views on technology and innovation with the exchange of viewpoint for challenges at the national, regional and global level. Download Images On March 21, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the opening ceremony of the 8th Asia Pacific IIW International Congress at the Ballroom, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, alongside Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s senior executives. The Labour Minister said that welding education is essential to the metal forming industry, including other sectors such as the construction, automotive and aviation industries and the creation of transportation systems linking countries and regions. He said that this is one of the key strategies of Thailand to develop the capacity to become a transportation hub in ASEAN. Pol.Gen. Adul said that labour is human capital that is a key and valuable factor for national development at all levels. If workers in the manufacturing sector […]
The Labour Minister revealed to the meeting, the guidelines for the implementation of ILO C188 on working in fishing. He said that ILO’s Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder appreciated the Thai governments’ formation on standards for fishery workers as an example to ASEAN countries, and thanked for all parties for their cooperation and hard work in helping to promote valuable work in the fishing sector under C188. Download Images On March 14, 2019, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo presided over the meeting on guidelines for the implementation of the ILO Convention No. 188 concerning work in the fishing sector, 2007 at Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting included relevant agencies such as the Department of Fisheries, the Marine Department, the Department of Medical Services, the Department of Health, the Ministry of Public Health, the Command Center for Prevention and Resolution of Illegal Fishing, National Police Office, the Department of Treaties and Laws, the Department of Consular Affairs, the Office of the Council of State, the Department of Employment, the Department of […]
The Labour Minister reported the Cabinet’s approval to extend the deadline for filing a list of contributions and remittances by employers and the insurer in regions that suffered disasters for three months, from December 2018 to February 2019, as proposed by the Ministry of Labour, accounting for approximately 18 billion Baht. On February 18, 2019, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo reported that in the Cabinet’s meeting today, the Ministry of Labour proposed a draft of its announcement on the extension of the deadline for submission of remittance and payments of employer contributions and the insurers, in areas that suffered from disasters B.E…. for the Cabinet to approve and declare enforcement. The Cabinet approved the draft announcement, which will allow employers and insurers areas experiencing windstorm and floods caused by the “Pabuk” tropical storm in 23 provinces including 1) Krabi 2) Chanthaburi 3) Chumphon 4) Chonburi 5 ) Trang 6) Trat 7) Nakhon Si Thammarat 8) Narathiwat 9) Prachuap Khiri Khan 10) Pattani 11) Phang Nga 12) Phatthalung 13) Phetchaburi 14) Phuket 15) Yala 16) Ranong 17) Rayong […]
The Labour Minister submitted for ratification of ILO Convention 188 on Working in Fishing with ILO Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder. The gesture expressed the Thai government’s intention to raise standards on protection of both Thai and foreign workers onboard fishing vessels to meet international standards.
The Labour Minister submitted for ratification of ILO Convention 188 on Working in Fishing with ILO Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder. The gesture expressed the Thai government’s intention to raise standards on protection of both Thai and foreign workers onboard fishing vessels to meet international standards. Download Images On January 30, 2019, at 21.00 hours (time in Thailand), Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo, Thai Ambassador and Permanent Representative in Geneva H.E. Mr. Sek Wannamethee, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and committee submitted the ratification of ILO Convention 188 on Working in Fishing 2007, with ILO Director-General Mr. Guy Ryder, who welcomed and accepted the ratification. The meeting took place at the Cabinet’s room, Office of International Labour Affairs, Geneva, Switzerland. The Labour Minister spoke about the Thai government’s intention to ratify C188. He said that the Ministry of Labour had listened to comments from all stakeholders, including employers, employees, the public, the academic sectors and government agencies involved, which mostly agreed that the ratification would benefit both workers and employers, and the reputation of the Thai […]
The Labour Minister met to review and revise the C188 laws, to obtain a clear conclusion from the demands of fishermen before proceeding to submit the ratification on January 30.
On December 27, 2018, at 10.30 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the meeting of Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee 2/2018, along with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and representatives from relevant agencies. The meeting considered an additional meeting to determine the work prohibited from foreign workers along with conditions, and the consideration of the appointment of a Subcommittee on Foreign Worker Management Policy. The meeting took place at the Prof.
The Labour Minister ordered the setup of a small working group to consider and answer 14 requests from fishermen in the 22 coastal provinces and to form a settlement within one month. The results of negotiations came out favourable for fisherman, and the Labour Minister confirmed registration to ratify ILO Convention 188 by the end of January 2019. รมว.แรงงาน สั่งตั้งคณะทำงานโต๊ะเล็กพิจารณาตอบ 14 ข้อเรียกร้องชาวประมง 22 จังหวัดชายทะเลให้ได้ข้อยุติภายใน 1 เดือน ด้านผลการเจรจาชื่นมื่นเป็นที่พอใจของชาวประมง รมว.แรงงาน ยัน สามารถยื่นจดทะเบียนอนุสัญญา ฉบับที่ 188 ได้ภายในปลายเดือนมกราคม 2562 On December 26, 2018, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo presided over the meeting of relevant agencies to develop and review the laws in the fishing business. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives and representatives from fishery associations in the 22 coastal provinces also joined the meeting. The meeting considered the 14 requests from fishing associations in the 22 coastal provinces, including: 1. Payroll through ATMs, which is a problem and creates a burden for employers/employees., and […]
On December 27, 2018, at 10.30 hours, Labour Minister H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo chaired the meeting of Foreign Worker Management Policy Committee 2/2018, along with Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and representatives from relevant agencies. The meeting considered an additional meeting to determine the work prohibited from foreign workers along with conditions, and the consideration of the appointment of a Subcommittee on Foreign Worker Management Policy. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu Conference Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Sompob Silbut/ 27 December 2018
The Labour Minister led the Ministry of Labour’s executives to participate in a special football match between the ministry’s executives, employer and employee organization and network partners, and the Japanese management team in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The activity aimed to promote unity and participation for staff and to encourage people to turn to exercise for good health On December 24, 2018, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo presided over the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Labour’s Friendly Sports Competition 2018, at the Bangkok Youth Center (Thai-Japan) Stadium. Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark reported at the event alongside the ministry’s senior executives who also joined the event. The Labour Minister said that the ministry had recognized the importance of improving the quality of life for employees to be happy in their work and create incentives to work by continuously organizing sporting events to promote company employees to be disciplined, healthy and have overall good wellbeing. The activity also fosters the spirit of being an athlete, knowing to win, lose and forgive, which will lead to unity among the group, […]
The Labour Minister confirmed the government’s move to enact legislation on C188, justified at every step for the benefit of the people. The enactment will promote sustainable treatment of workers in fishing among entrepreneurs and be the most benefit to the workers themselves, also contributing to the resolution of human trafficking, forced and illegal labour. The Labour Minister emphasized that the enactment would not affect local fishing. On December 24, 2018, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo spoke about the opposition of fishermen groups in 22 coastal provinces that did not want the government to ratify the ILO Convention No. 188 on working in the fisheries sector, 2007, after meeting with relevant agencies at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. From situational assessments, the Ministry of Labour has formed a joint administrative division, by assigning the Deputy Permanent Secretary Labour to be responsible for the integration with all parties, including the legal department, the police and the administrative department, to assess the situation and create awareness. Pol.Gen. Adul spoke about the government’s […]
On December 24, 2018, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the Skill Development Promotion Committee meeting 10/2018 at the Pakorn Angsusingh Conference Room on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development, Ministry of Labour. The meeting had the following agendas to consider: 1) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications for industry technicians in metal arc welding by hand, level 1 – 3, and assessment methods for the national labour standards for industrial technicians in metal arc welding by hand, level 1 – 2) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications for level 1 – 3 and assessment methods for level 1 – 2, for construction professionals, installation technicians in semi-finished roof structure installations 3) Approval of national labour standards and qualifications of the test participants, along with assessment methods for labour standards and issuance of certificates to certify those who have passed the national skill standards assessment, in support of Thailand 4.0 in 8 branches. This included: 1. Industrial engineering, in mig-mag welding system operations with robotics; […]
On December 21, 2018, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary Mr. Viwat jiraphanvanich chaired the meeting of the Employee Welfare Fund Committee 12/2018. The meeting considered the payment of employee welfare other than compensation in December 2018 and the allocation of administrative expenses for the Employee Welfare Fund for 2019, including the schedule for the committee’s meeting in January 2019. The meeting took place at the Mitmaitree 2 Conference Room, 5th floor, Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations/
On December 18, 2018 at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark chaired the 20th Wage Committee Meeting 10/2018. The meeting considered hourly wages for elderly workers, at the Tien Achakul Conference Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour. DOWNLOAD IMAGES ————————————– Division of Public Relations
On December 12, 2018, at 14.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark assigned Assistant to the Permanent Secretary Mr. Somsak Apiwantakul to co-chair the committee meeting on supervising worst forms of work in fisheries and the seafood industry (PSC) 8/2018, together with Mr. Giuseppe Busini, Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Thailand. The meeting took place at the Pakorn Angsusingh Conference Room on the 10th floor, Department of Skill Development. Preview Download Images The meeting was a meeting to report progress of the project’s activities in four objectives: 1. Strengthening the legal framework, policies and oversight. 2. Effective labour inspection and law enforcement 3. Upgrading industry standards, Good Labor Practice (GLP) and 4. Strengthening labour activities and access to support services. +++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations/ Photos by Chanchai Chaonongphian/ 12 December 2018/
On December 1, 2018, Labour Minister, H.E. Police General Adul Sangsingkeo and his wife visited the Ministry of Labour’s booth at the Red Cross Fair 2018, where he was welcomed by Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark and the ministry’s senior executives . The fair was organized by the Thai Red Cross Fair Administration Committee at Lumpini Park from November 23 to December 1, 2018. The Ministry of Labour’s booth, hosted by the ministry and the Housewives Association, joined 3 activities this year including; 1) The ancient and rare Thai kites contest won by Ms. Orapin Boonnok from the Social Security Office; 2) The red cross booth contest which received an award from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, President of the Thai Red Cross Society and; 3) The Red Cross Commendation Award, represented by Ms. Juthamas Wareerat from the Social Security Office on November 24, 2018. In the first round, contestants introduced themselves and gave a special performance, then walked around with donation boxes for the Thai Red Cross Society, while on December 1 from 18.00 to 21.30 hours, a winner, two runner-ups, and a people’s favourite […]
