On August 25, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to present a certificate of appreciation to the private sector for their contribution in providing facilities and hospitals in the social security network for supporting medical personnel in the COVID-19 vaccinations to Section 33 insured persons. The occasion took place at Bangkok Bank Club, Paradise Park Shopping Center, and Central Bangna Shopping Center. 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 workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Ministry of Public Health by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the Ministry of Finance by Krung Thai Bank, and public and private social security networked hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to insured persons. The […]
On August 24, 2021, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics), Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, reported the first round of payment for remedies to insured persons under Section 39 in 13 provinces, covering nine types of businesses, amounting to 5,000 Baht. The payments were made yesterday (August 23, 2021) to eligible insured persons in Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla, with the addition of Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, and Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. There was a total of 1,123,746 transfers, with 1,020,852 successful transfers and 102,894 unsuccessful transfers. The unsuccessful transfers were that 99,940 accounts weren’t linked to PromptPay, 1,412 were closed accounts, 972 people had no accounts, 11 people had accounts limited to certain criteria, 112 were incorrect accounts numbers, and 447 were unable to make the transfer. Mrs. Theanrat said that insured persons who have not received remedies due to unsuccessful transfer could check the list of unsuccessful transactions at the Social Security Office’s website on www.sso.go.th. If the money transfer is not successful because the insured person has not linked their PromptPay […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, to visit the first COVID-19 vaccination does service for Section 33 insured persons at the basement of Robinson Lifestyle Shopping Center, Phetchaburi Branch, Petchkasem Road, Samor Phlue Subdistrict, Ban Lat District, Phetchaburi Province. Phetchaburi Provincial Governor Mr. Phakphong Thawipat, Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Province Ms. Ekarat Nakhakong, Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Officer Dr. Petchlert Tansawat, Ban Lat District Chief Mr. Paisan Chophaka, the Social Security Office’s Inspector-General Mrs. Wantana Natthaphunwat, General Manager of Robinson Lifestyle Shopping Center Mr. Chokawit Wasuwirakloti and heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi also participated in this occasion. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, is concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, […]
On August 23, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported the progress on transferring remedies to help insured persons affected by the announcement of “curfews” and “lockdowns.” He said that today (August 23, 2021), remedies would be transferred via PromptPay accounts linked to ID card numbers to Section 39 insured persons at 5,000 Baht each. The remedies will be paid to 1,123,746 people, amounting to over 5.6 billion Baht. The effort aims to alleviate the suffering and reduce living and daily expenses among insured workers. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin added that he was concerned about workers in the areas who have received remedies. He has instructed the Social Security Office (SSO) to accelerate the remedies transfer, but some insured persons have not received the remedies due to unsuccessful money transfers. The main reason was mostly that accounts had not been linked to PromptPay and an ID number. Therefore, he asked that insured persons under Section 33, 39, and 40, eligible in the 29 provinces, including those missing from the past transfer cycle, check their accounts. If it shows that the money […]
On August 20, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin spoke at the seminar on remedial measures for informal private schools via Zoom at the Saengsingkaew room, 5th floor, Ministry of Labour. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, Chairman of the Confederation of the Coordinating Committee for the Promotion of Non-Formal Private Education of Thailand, Mr. Pornchai Pisansitkul, along with the Ministry of Labour’s senior executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha, and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, are concerned and want to improve the quality of life of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many countries have implemented lockdown measures or shut down cities to limit the movement of people and reduce close contact, which has directly affected people in affected activities, including the non-formal private school sector. The sector has several types of schools, most of which cannot be taught online. When there is an order to refrain from […]
On August 19, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin reported that Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who supervises the Ministry of Labour, joined a meeting yesterday (August 18, 2021) to follow up on the Ministry of Labour’s performance over the past year. He said that General Prawit has concerns for those affected by COVID-19 and ordered the Ministry of Labour to expedite the distribution of vaccines to at-risk workers, especially in the dark red areas, to meet the goals set by the government, making COVID-19 vaccinations a national agenda and providing comprehensive care for workers in all dimensions. General Prawit also emphasized the work on the following important issues: 1) Vaccination administration to accelerate the immunization among workers, especially in the dark red areas, and speed up vaccinations for workers camps to meet the specified goals. 2) Remedies for those affected by the lockdown measures in 29 dark red provinces, including employers and insured persons under Sections 33, 39, and 40, to proceed according to the respective timelines to help those affected. 3) Create awareness and publicize among the workforce to take preventative action and […]
On August 19, 2021, members of the Labour Network for People Rights and representatives of workers’ families affected by COVID-19, a network that brings together workers from many provinces and business sectors from Samut Prakan and Pathum Thani, met with Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, as a supervisor on policies regarding worker’s quality of life. The network was led by Ms. Sriprai Nonsi, representative of the labour unions in Rangsit and nearby areas, Ms. Thanaporn Wichan, Coordinator of the Labour Network for People Rights, Khun Jaded Chaowilai from the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation and included representatives from the network in Samut Prakan, Saraburi, Rangsit, and Pathum Thani, totaling ten people. The members met to submit a letter to request the following: 1) To encourage companies to proactively screen workers to continuously screen for infected workers. 2) Have measures in place for companies to provide a facility for workers to isolate and be treated (community isolation) either on the company grounds or by coordinating the community to provide a facility. 3) To have measures to care for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women workers by […]
On August 17, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin, the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives donated consumer goods that the private sector supported the Ministry of Labour with, to help people who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19 in the Din Daeng community. The donations included 1,000 bags of rice weighing 2 kilograms each, 10,000 bags of instant noodle, 5,000 cans of tuna, 10,000 chicken eggs, 2,400 bottles of drinking water, and 20 gallons of 5 liters alcohol gel bottles. Mr. Wichan Kheewkaew, Chairman of the Din Daeng Housing Community 2, and the flat committee represented the Din Daeng Housing Community 2 as recipients. The goods will be distributed to families who have suffered from the impact of COVID-19. The occasion took place at the foyer on the first floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Ministry of […]
On August 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin visited the COVID-19 vaccination service for insured persons in Bangkok at the facility in Central Rama 9, Ratchadaphisek Road, Huai Khwang, Bangkok. Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Thienrat Navamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, General Manager of Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 Ms. Ranida Rattanachaichot and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion. Mr. Suchart 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 workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Ministry of Public Health by the National Health Security Office (NHSO), the Ministry of Finance by Krung Thai Bank, and public and private social security networked hospitals to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to insured persons. The initiative aims to […]
On August 16, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 2,000 bags of rice weighing 5 kilograms each, totaling 10,000 kilograms, from Mr. Amphol Hompluem, Executive Director of DENSO Group Thailand. The occasion took place at the Chatumongkol Room, 6th floor, Ministry of Labour. Mr. Suchart said that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, is concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 outbreaks. “Today, the Ministry of Labour thanked private sector companies like DENSO Group Thailand for joining forces with the government and supporting 2,000 bags of rice weighing 5 kilograms each. The Ministry of Labour will deliver donations to help workers affected by COVID-19. The donations help lighten the burden and build morale in the fight against COVID-19, to overcome this situation together,” concluded Mr. Suchart. ++++++++++++++++++++++ Division of Public Relations 16 August 2021
On August 13, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson Mr. Prateep Songlamyong as the Ministry of Labour’s spokesperson, and the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to visit the COVID-19 vaccination service for insured persons in the Bangkok area at the vaccination facility in Central Rama 9 and ShowDC. The sites are under the supervision of the Bangkok Social Security Office Area 3, with the capacity to vaccinate 1,500 people daily at each site. The facility is supported by doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from Paolo Chokchai 4 Hospital and Vichaivej International Hospital. 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 workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 situation, promoting vaccinations as a national agenda. The Labour Minister assigned the Social Security Office to work with the Ministry of Interior, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Ministry of Public Health by the National Health […]
On August 13, 2021, the Labour Minister commenced an online meeting event with three provinces in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), namely Rayong, Chon Buri, and Chachoengsao via Zoom. He met with 126 establishments that have 8,910 positions available. The Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol, and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the opening ceremony at the Tien Achakul Meeting Room, 10th floor, Department of Employment. Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin revealed that organizing the “Meeting the Workforce Online” event was under the proactive recruitment program to develop the Eastern Economic Corridor. It is a fully online employment promotion effort, stemming from the awareness of the safety and well-being of workers affected by the COVID-19 situation and in response to government policy to upgrade government services by integrating digital technology to serve the people. The initiative promotes convenience, speed, and cost savings, whereby meetings are organized to meet workers online at the same time in three provinces of the EEC area, […]
The Deputy Labour Minister commenced a seminar to promote occupations for people with disabilities amid the COVID-19 situation under the concept of “create, elevate and give; uniting Thailand to build a nation,” in line with the Sustainable Development Goals. On August 13, 2021, Deputy Labour Minister Prof. Narumon Pinyosinwat presided over the opening of the 2021 International Seminar on Employment Rights of Persons with Disabilities in a Crisis of COVID-19 Pandemic, organized by the Eden Social Welfare Foundation in collaboration with Workability Asia and the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities. She said that the COVID-19 pandemic had affected workers around the world, especially workers with disabilities. Thailand has over 2 million people with disabilities, of which around 87,000 people are workers, but only one-fourth are employed. The government has worked hard to help these people, such as promoting employment and helping to find jobs that create value for people with disabilities. Today, many people with disabilities have not yet developed the skills they need to work, and some people lack the equipment to support their work or lack sources of […]
On August 12, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Advisor to the Labour Minister Dr. Chamlong Chuayrod to visit the area to donate 3,000 sets of survival bags to four taxi associations, comprising the Suvarnabhumi Taxi Coordinating Association, the Thai Public Taxi Association, the Electric Vehicle Taxi Association, and the Public Taxi Drivers Association. Each association will help distribute the bags to help taxi driver and their families affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Department of Employment’s Deputy Director-General, Mr. Nanthachai Panyasurarit, the Ministry of Labour’s officials, and Suvarnabhumi Airport staff joined the occasion. Dr. Chamlong said that today, the Ministry of Labour under the leadership of Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin sees the hardships inflicted on the workforce from the impact of COVID-19. Therefore, he was assigned to visit the area and meet with the four taxi associations to deliver 3,000 sets of survival bags, to support society to overcome this situation together and alleviate the suffering of taxi drivers and their families affected by the COVID-19 outbreaks. The efforts align with the government’s intent to leave no one […]
On August 11, 2021, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned the Ministry of Labour’s Advisor, Mrs. Thiwalrat Angkinan, chaired the meeting of the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Phetchaburi to drive the Ministry of Labour’s mission following the Labour Minister’s policy. The occasion took place at the meeting room of the Phetchaburi Provincial Social Security Office. In the afternoon, the Labour Minister’s Advisor delivered 40 bunk beds, 142 sets of mattresses and pillows, valued at 169,660 Baht to Sanam Nong Chumphon Hospital, Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi Province. The recipients were Mrs. Wanpen Mangsri, Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Province, Mr. Boonlarp Thipchan, Deputy Doctor of the Phetchaburi Provincial Public Health Officer, and Mr. Prasert Plodprong from Khao Yoi District Public Health Office. The Phetchaburi Provincial Employment Officer and Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Officer also joined the occasion. Mrs. Thiwalrat said that Prime Minister and Defense Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan, who oversees the Ministry of Labour, were concerned about the workforce and the general public amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Vaccinations have […]
On August 11, 2021, at 13.30 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin received 3,000 bags of Immtip Rice from the Pure Heart Foundation, presented by Ms. Kulpornphat Wongmacharpinya, Chairperson of the Pure Heart Foundation, Khun Somphot Ahunai, Chief Executive Officer of Energy Absolute PCL, and Ms. Ananya Kreethapol, Honorary Advisor of the Pure Heart Foundation. The Labour Minister’s Secretariat Mr. Suthep Chitayawong, Pol.Maj.Gen. Nantachat Supamongkol from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Secretariat, performing duties for the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Labour’s Spokesperson (on politics) Mrs. Theanrat Nawamawat, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol and the Ministry of Labour’s executives also joined the occasion at the foyer on the ground floor, Ministry of Labour. The Labour Minister also thanked the private sector, such as Energy Absolute PCL and charitable organizations like the Pure Heart Foundation, for donating 3,000 bags of rice to the Ministry of Labour to help workers during difficult times. The effort aligns with the intentions of the Prime Minister and government policies without leaving anyone behind. ——————————————— Division of Public Relations 11 August 2021
