On January 21, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong, joined the Economic Situation Management from the Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak Committee Meeting No. 1/2022 (via electronic media. The meeting considered guidelines for promoting health tourism through the Thailand Wellness Sandbox at the Saengsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On January 18, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Labour Minister’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the area and encourage insured persons under Section 33 to get their third jab (booster dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine at Section 33 Insured Persons Vaccination Center, Central Rama 9 Shopping Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang District, Bangkok. The Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, also joined the occasion. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned about the health and safety of workers and insured persons. As such, they have intensified policies to contain the Omicron strain of COVID-19 and urged all agencies to be fully vigilant and provide important measures to provide booster doses to build immunity and reduce the severity of the virus. Today, the Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, assigned her and the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) to visit COVID-19 Vaccination Center for booster doses at the Central Rama 9 Shopping Center, Ratchadaphisek Road. The vaccination […]
On January 17, 2022, at the meeting room on the 5th floor, Ministry of Labour, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand, and informal labor groups, including Chairman of the Bangkok Street Hawker Club, Ms. Yada Phornpetchrampha, President of the Electric Vehicle Taxi Association, Mr. Anuwat Yawut, President of the Suvarnabhumi Taxi Coordinating Association, Mr. Panlop Chayinthhu, representative of the Motorcycle Taxi Association of Thailand, Mr. Santi Patipanarat, President of the Thai Public Taxi Association, Mr. Sadis Chaithieng, representative of the Public Taxi Drivers Association, Mr. Boonserm Sompong, occupational representative, of outdoor artists and entertainers Mr. Suwit Kittitharanon, social worker group representative Mr. Krisada Duanghiran and representative of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand Ms. Issei Phakhansawat, together with a group of approximately 70 people. The group paid a visit to meet the Labour Minister to express gratitude to the government led by Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Labour Minister for providing assistance, remedies, and vaccinations to informal workers, enabling them to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in the past year. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. […]
Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the progress on bed management to support Sections 33 and 39 insured persons infected with COVID-19 from the current pandemic situation. He said that the Ministry of Labour by the Social Security Office had prepared hospital medical personnel in the social security network, with nearly 20,000 beds in Hospitels; approximately 12,000 beds have been used. Once the insured person recovers and the doctors allow them to go home, the beds will be empty again. Insured persons are circulating in and out every day. At the same time, the Social Security Office will coordinate to find additional beds to support adequate treatment of the insured. Therefore, insured persons are asked not to worry and can be assured that the Ministry of Labour will manage beds and support insured persons with treatment from the medical and nursing team of hospitals in the social security network very well. “Insured persons should not worry and be rest assured that the government, the Ministry of Labour, and relevant agencies will be able to provide care for everyone infected with […]
On January 13, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud joined the 19th National Labour Development Advisory Council Meeting No. 1/2022 (16th time) via electronic media at the Prasong Rananant Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. The meeting hosted a discussion about organizing a seminar to listen to the opinions on the achievement assessment of the National Administrative Reform Council No. 47. ———————————————— Division of Public Relations 13 January 2022
On January 14, 2022, at 09.00 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong presided over the opening ceremony of the bilateral meeting to promote the ethical and fair recruitment of workers between Cambodia and Thailand during and after the COVID-19 outbreak. The meeting took place via teleconference system on Zoom. He said that migrant workers from neighboring countries are important in driving Thailand’s economy in various industrial sectors. There are over 2.1 million registered migrant workers from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, of which 448,492 are Cambodian workers. Most of them work in the construction, agriculture, services sectors, manufacturing or sale of food and beverages, wholesale, retail, and market stalls. Thailand and Cambodia signed the first MOU on Labour Cooperation in 2003. It was considered the starting point for promoting the regular and safe migration of Cambodian workers to work in Thailand, promoting comprehensive and ethical employment to prevent human trafficking, and eliminating exploitation among migrant workers. In addition, the Ministry of Labour has continuously developed laws and regulations to promote ethical and fair recruitment of workers. There is a policy to […]
On January 7, 2022, at 09.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud participated in the Executive Committee Meeting of the COVID-19 Situation Administration No. 1/2022 via Zoom at the Sangsingkaew Meeting Room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha chaired the meeting at Santi Maitree Building (outside building), Government Houses. The meeting considered situational leveling and preventive measures to control diseases, the adjustment of disease prevention measures for entering the Kingdom, the vaccination service plan, and the drug supply plan for the treatment of COVID-19 (antiviral drug Paxlovid) of the Center for Emergency Medicine and Public Health, in the case of COVID-19. It also considered the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s guidelines for raising the level of preparedness to cope with the pandemic, including related announcements, orders, and requirements issued under Section 9 of the Royal Decree on Public Administration In an Emergency Situation B.E. 2548 (No. 40), the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration’s order No. 23/2021 regarding areas defined as highly controlled and monitored areas, and tourism pilot areas, according to […]
On January 5, 2022, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin welcomed Mr. Shiozaki San, President of Minebea Public Company Limited, together with his delegation on the occasion of meeting to express appreciation to the government, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, and the Labour Minister. He thanked them for providing remedial assistance and vaccinations to the company’s employees, enabling them to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in the past year. Mr. Suchart said that today, Minebea PCL is an establishment of automotive parts, manufacturing bearings, different sized motors, and medical equipment sold worldwide with investments in 22 countries. In Thailand, there are 38,000 employees, led by Mr. Shiozaki San, the company’s president. The company representatives met to give New Year blessings and express their gratitude for the government’s contribution to vaccinations and remedies for its employees. The company continued its business, causing no effect on business results. As a result, the company’s chief executives appreciate the sincerity of the Thai government towards foreign investors. It is a good sign that foreign investors see the government’s good intentions. Mr. Shiozaki San, President of Minebea Public Company Limited, said […]
Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong commenced the workshop on the management of migrant workers after the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare the migrant workforce for the recovery of the Thai economy. On December 21, 2021, at 09.30 hours, Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong gave an opening remark at the workshop on the management of migrant workers after the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare the migrant workforce for the recovery of the Thai economy after the situation has subsided or returned to normal. The workshop took place a the Novotel Marina Sriracha Hotel, Chonburi Province. Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong said that the government, under the leadership of Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is focused on slowing down and stopping the spread of COVID-19. The Labour Minister, Mr. Suchart Chomklin, has emphasized and given importance to the systematic management of migrant workers. The efforts cover all dimensions of labour migration providing rights, liberties, equality, and fairness following the principles of respect for human dignity […]
On December 9, 2021, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong assigned Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, to join the 19th ASEAN & Japan High-Level Officials Meeting on Caring Societies through teleconference, which took place at the International Cooperation Bureau Conference Room, 12th floor, Ministry of Labour. Japan hosted the meeting. The conference’s main theme was “guidelines for good mental health care in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic”. The meeting discussed and exchanged information on important issues such as mental health policies and services for working people, pregnant women, and nursing mothers, mental health service personnel training in the local community, and assistance for medical personnel providing mental health services. ASEAN member countries presented information on the main topic of the meeting, whereby representatives from the Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Public Health acted as Thailand’s representative on presenting the topic. ———————————— Division of Public Relations 9 December 2021
On December 7, 2021, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud presided over the opening ceremony of the training course for the development of the Ministry of Labour’s new civil servants, Class 29. 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 and allow participants to develop their working network. The program focuses on learning from expert speakers’ experiences and studying hands-on practices. The Ministry of Labour’s senior executives attended the meeting at the Jompol P. Phibulsongkram meeting room, 5th Floor, Ministry of Labour. Ms. Bubpha congratulated all of the Ministry of Labour’s newly recruited officials. She said that at the beginning of a civil servant’s life, everyone must set a firm determination to be a good government official by adapting the royal words of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua to “continue, preserve, build on, and create happiness for the people” as a guideline for their work. The officials must be responsible for their role, be disciplined, and […]
On November 29, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the meeting of the Foreign Workers Inspection Subcommittee Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic. The meeting appointed a subcommittee and a task force to investigate and suppress the use of illegal foreign workers to control and prevent the COVID-19 outbreak, following the Cabinet’s resolution on September 28, 2021. The effort also aims to eliminate human trafficking. The meeting discussed the duration of action and target groups for investigation, suppression, arrest, and prosecution of employers/establishments and illegal foreign workers. The meeting took place at the Prof. Nikom Chandravithu meeting room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On November 22, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong chaired the preparation of tripartite delegates to attend the second part of the 109th Session of the ILC. The occasion took place at the Prasong Rananant Conference Room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. ——————————— Division of Public Relations
On November 18, 2021, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong and Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mrs. Tongjai Suthat Na Ayutthaya, received 150,000 masks from Xin Ke Yuan Steel Co., Ltd., led by General Wisit Jangprachak, a company advisor, and Mr. Chen Linfong, Deputy General Manager as representatives. The occasion took place at the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour, 7th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Boonchob said that on behalf of the Ministry of Labour, he thanked the company for seeing the importance of preventing the spread of COVID-19. He said that the Ministry of Labour has many missions that require meeting with people to assist the people in overcoming the crises. He said they could be assured that the goods would be used for the maximum benefit, especially for officers who have to perform their duties interacting with the people. The company’s advisor, General Wisit Jangprachak, said that due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, the company has set up a project to donate masks to various departments, including necessary medical supplies to hospitals. […]
On October 29, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke about the incident where the Social Security Office’s Spokesperson Ms. Ladda Saelee received a complaint through the program “Rueng Nee Tong Roo,” which was broadcast on the Thai Broadcasting Station on October 28. He said that Ms. Busakorn Charoenchai, the complainant, is blind in both eyes and has the status of an insured person under Section 39. She is entitled to receive compensation from the government but cannot link her PromptPay account to receive the compensation as she is a person who the court has ruled for bankruptcy. In this regard, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha are concerned about workers and entrepreneurs who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the Labour Minister instructed the Social Security Office to provide urgent support in this area. Mr. Suchart gave the latest updates on the progress of support. In the afternoon of the same day, the Social Security Office’s Spokesperson Ms. Ladda Saelee paid a visit to the insured person’s home in Muang District, Nonthaburi Province, to assist the […]
On October 20, 2021, at 13.00 hours, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Boonchob Suttamanaswong donated 88 bags of rice, at 2 kg per bag and two bags per person, to motorcycle taxis around the Ministry of Labour’s gate number 1. The rice was given to 20 people, with Mr. Siam Thepphochan as the recipient. Rice was also given to 24 motorcycle taxis at gate number 5, with Praphan Rodpai as the recipient. A total of 44 people were given rice bags to alleviate their suffering and to alleviate the burden of expenses from the impact of the COVID-19 situation. The occasion took place at the foyer on the ground floor, Ministry of Labour. ———————————- Division of Public Relations
