On February 24, 2022, at 10.00 hours, Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin assigned Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong to visit factories under the “Factory Sandbox” project at Maxim Integrated Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd., in Khlong Tamru Subdistrict, Mueang Chonburi District, Chonburi Province. Deputy Governor of Chonburi Province Mr. Niti Wiwatwanich, the Departmental Inspector-General Mr. Sakdinat Sonthisakyothin, and the heads of government agencies under the Ministry of Labour in Chonburi joined the visit. Mr. Richard Cohen, Vice Presidential Advisor to the Sr. V.P., Mr. Wirat Sriamornkitkul, Managing Director of Maxim Integrated Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd., employees, and staff gave a welcome.
Assistant to the Labour Minister Mr. Surachai Chaitrakulthong revealed that the government under the leadership of Prime Minister and Minister of Defense General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin is committed to solving issues from the COVID-19 situation that has affected the health of the workforce, which is an important force in driving the economy in all sectors of the country. The Ministry of Labour by Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin had the idea of managing the structure and processes in a manner of “Health Economics” that aims to operate in parallel between public health and the economy. It has a special emphasis on the manufacturing sector, which is considered a key mechanism to support its economy. The main principles are to inspect, maintain, control, and supervise the resource management that is limited to the most beneficial and targeted groups for insured persons in enterprises operating in the manufacturing and exporting sectors, including vehicles, electronic components, food, and medical devices, which employs 100 or more employees. The focus is on 11 provinces with major export sources such as Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Prachinburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Rayong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon, to promote prevention and control from the COVID-19 virus, by limiting the area to prevent wide spread that will affect the country’s economy both directly and indirectly. It also aims to care for the health of people across the country. The “Factory Sandbox” project will greatly benefit in maintaining economic stability in the manufacturing export sector, maintaining the employment level, and preventing factory clusters from infection. The initiative also aims to create a balance between public health measures and drive the country’s economy forward while building confidence for both Thai and foreign investors.
Mr. Surachai went on to say that today, he and the relevant departments were assigned by Labour Minister Mr. Suchart Chomklin to visit the area to monitor the operation of the “Factory Sandbox” project at Maxim Integrated Products (Thailand) Co., Ltd. He thanked the company’s management and staff for their cooperation in implementing the “Factory Sandbox” project and Vibharam Amata Nakorn Hospital, which provides screening services. Employees and insured persons can access screening for COVID-19 at the establishment. The Ministry of Labour’s Social Security Office is determined and dedicated to work. It is ready to help companies continue their businesses without stopping production and promptly alleviate insured persons’ suffering in all situations. He also acknowledged the problems arising from the impact in all aspects to find a way to formulate corrective measures accordingly. With the changes that occur, he asked that insured persons be confident that the Social Security Office will take care of insured persons to provide stability to their lives and health.
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