On May 6, 2022, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mrs. Bubpha Panpeng and Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, to attend the meeting of the Drug Problem Resolution Coordination Committee Amid COVID-19. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan chaired the meeting at the Srisamarn Meeting Room 1, Multipurpose Building, Office of the Permanent Secretary of Defense (Si Saman), Pak Kret District, Nonthaburi Province. The meeting agreed on the integration of service channels of drug treatment centers, guidelines for treatment and rehabilitation, physical and mental performance, and guidelines for the operation of the social rehabilitation center. The Ministry of Labour is the agency to support and help rehabilitate social conditions for drug addicts or those who have undergone treatment. It supports them in career and employment, following the Narcotics Code, B.E. 2021, Section 118 – Section 120. The meeting discussed the appointment of a subcommittee following the Order of the Prime Minister’s Office No. 20/2022, dated January 20, 2022. Before the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister observed the practice of the notification […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Dr. Taweekiat, Vice President of the Employers’ Organization Council, on the occasion of bringing representatives of the Employers’ Organization Councils, which includes the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, the Employers’ Association, the Small & Medium Industrial Institute, the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry, and 40-50 employers’ confederations to meet the Labour Minister. They submitted a letter requesting the Prime Minister to expedite the consideration of the minimum wage as fact and appropriate, which did not agree to the increase from 331 Baht to 492 Baht nationwide. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, Secretariat to the Labour Minister Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that for considering the minimum wage rate each time, a Wage Committee or Wage Board represents the tripartite organizations […]
On April 26, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Dr. Samira Asma, Assistant Director of the World Health Organization Head Office in Geneva, Dr. Stella Chungong, Director of Health Security Preparedness, the WHO senior management team, and executives from the Ministry of Public Health, on the occasion of meeting the Labour Minister to discuss the pilot project of the review mechanism for public health emergencies and universal health from the implementation of policies and best practices by the Ministry of Labour. The efforts follow government policy to help workers amid the COVID-19 situation. The Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, Secretariat to the Labour Minister, Mr. Suthep Chitvong, Assistant Ministers from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, and Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives joined the occasion at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Thailand is one of the countries recognized by the World Health Organization […]
On April 19, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 500,000 N95 masks from Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., represented by Deputy General Manager Mr. Chen Linfong, Company Advisor General Wisit Jangprachak, and Assistant General Manager Mr. Chen Yijie. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion on the first floor, Ministry of Labour. The donation will be used to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Mr. Suchart said that the Ministry of Labour has a mission to take care of the workforce from the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to be ongoing. It especially focuses on the people who have returned to their home provinces during the Songkran festival. There was a very high risk that the number of infections would rise after the festival was over in the past. In this regard, they thanked the private sector, like Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., […]
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 28, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General Mrs. Sopa Kieatnircha, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, to congratulate Daily News on its 58th anniversary, starting its 59th year. Ms. Prapin Ruchirawong, Company Director from Si Phraya Printing Co., Ltd., received the flower basket. The occasion took place at the Daily News Building, Lak Si District, Bangkok. Daily News is a daily newspaper reporting general News. It was founded by Mr. Saeng Hetrakul. The inaugural issue was published on March 28, 1964. At that time, it used the newspaper header “The Leading Daily News Era .”The newspaper had 16 pages and was priced at 1.00 Baht. Mr. Praphan Hetrakul is the Executive Editor, and the newspaper is currently using the name “Daily News .”There are between 28-48 pages, and the price is 10.00 Baht per issue. ++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 28 March 2022
On March 22, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to welcome H.E. Dr. Sarah Taylor, Ambassador Extraordinary, and Plenipotentiary of Canada, to Thailand and committee, on a courtesy call and to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on employment, including foreign workers in Thailand, especially Myanmar workers. The parties discussed the skill development plan for Thai workers under the Thailand 4.0 strategy, information on Thai workers in Canada, and Canadian workers working in Thailand. Advisor to the Labour Minister Air Chief Marshal Fuengsak Ruangkol and Dr. Thongyu Kongkhan, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the welcoming, which took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Surachai said that the Ministry of Labour is pleased that Thailand and Canada have maintained a good relationship for 60 years. The Thai government and the Ministry of Labour are ready to cooperate and fully support the Ambassador’s work to strengthen labour relations between Thailand and Canada for both countries’ economic and social development. They have also worked together to overcome the COVID-19 […]
On March 17, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to join Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan’s delegation on the occasion of meeting the people and donating survival bags to help victims of the COVID-19 pandemic at Saman Rattanaram Temple, Bang Kaeo Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao Province. Assistant Minister from the Prime Minister’s Office performing duties for the Ministry of Labour Police Major General Nantachat Supamongkol, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, the Ministry of Labour’s executives, heads of government agencies from the Ministry of Labour in Chachoengsao and related agencies also joined the occasion. On the visit, General Prawit met and encouraged the labour volunteers of Chachoengsao Province who came to welcome the visiting delegation. Labour volunteers are an important mechanism linking the Ministry of Labour’s missions to the area. They are people who have sacrificed their devotion to the public and work closely with the people in the community in coordinating labour services to provide people with jobs, skills, occupations, income, protection, and sustainable […]
On March 14, 2022, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, led the delegation from SEMed Living Care Hospital, together with Perfect Safety Training and Consulting Co., Ltd., and the Phranakhon Safety Officer Club, to donate 500 Rapid Antigen Test kits for the Ministry of Labour’s used. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, was the representative in receiving the donations. The occasion took place on the 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. +++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 14 March 2022
On March 2, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, to pay a visit to encourage and give money to Thai workers returning from Ukraine, who are members of the fund to help job seekers work abroad, totaling 69 people. The visit took place at the Quarantine Center Building, Bamrasnaradura Institute, Tiwanon Road, Talat Khwan Subdistrict, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi Province. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Wannarat Srisuksai, the Department of Employment’s Director-General Pairoj Chotiksetian and the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Boonchob 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 are concerned for all Thai people and workers affected by the events in Ukraine. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, was instructed to take the best care of all Thai workers. He received a report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that yesterday (March 1, 2022), the first group of 38 Thai […]
On February 25, 2022, at 11.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, was interviewed by Khun Phatphicha Racharin, on the Top Talk Show, on Mono 29 via ZOOM. The interview will be broadcast today at 17.20 hours. The topic was how the Thai workers in Ukraine are now, what the morale is like and how many Thai workers are in Ukraine. The interview also covered how many people have requested to return to Thailand, how the help center is set up, and what agencies have provided initial support and coordination. The occasion took place at the Permanent Secretary of Labour’s meeting room, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 25 February 2022
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 February 23, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that due to the current COVID-19 situation, the number of infected people has increased. The Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, cares for the employees and insured persons. They have emphasized the awareness of compliance with measures to continue to protect themselves. At the same time, the Ministry of Labour has not been complacent and has instructed the Social Security Office to prepare for the situation. The Ministry of Labour is ready with medical personnel of hospitals in the social security network, providing medical services to insured persons in the social security system under Section 33 and 39 who are infected with COVID-19 to receive free care and treatment promptly. They have also ensured the availability of beds hosted by hospitels to accommodate the situation already. Each day insured persons are circulating in and out. Once the insured persons are treated, and the doctor allows them to go home, the bed will be empty again. At the same time, the […]
The Labour Minister chaired a meeting to clarify the work on managing foreigners of the three nationalities at Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting took place with relevant agencies to create knowledge and understanding on implementing work management guidelines for foreigners of the three nationalities. On February 21, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that the Ministry of Labour invited relevant a gencies such as the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Provincial Administration, the Immigration Bureau, the Ministry of Public Health, and members of the private sector, such as the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thgement of the work of foreigners of the three nationalities (Cambodia, Laos, a nd Myanmar). The meeting also provided opportunities for a clearer understanding of the guidelines for implementing the Cabinet Resolutions on various agendas, such as the Cabinet Resolutions on December 29, 2020, on July 13, 2021, and on September 2021. It discussed guidelines for importing foreign workers following the MOU, guidelines for waiving migrant workers who come to work under the MOU who complete their term of employment […]
On February 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the 19th Advisory Council for National Labour Development Meeting No. 2/2022, which took place at the Office of the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. ————————— Division of Public Relations 7 February 2022
On January 31, 2022, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, the Social Security Office’s Spokesperson Ms. Ladda Saelee, and relevant persons welcomed representatives from the National Informal Workers Coordination Center at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. They thanked the representatives for helping informal workers and elderly workers for the rights of insured persons under Section 39 (medical expenses, disability compensation, and death allowance), including the issue of the old-age pension. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin has a good understanding of the problems affecting all workers. Therefore, he asked them to be confident that the Ministry of Labour will give importance to the issue and try to expedite the relevant actions for the maximum benefit of the workforce. +++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 31 January 2022
