On May 3, 2024, the Labour Minister, Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn led the Ministry of Labour’s executive team to visit Chaiyaphum province to strengthen the workforce’s potential in all dimensions, joining hands with Mitr Phol Group in raising the level of labour management with Good Labour Practices (GLP).
Mr. Phiphat said that the Government places great importance on raising the potential of the workforce and is committed to promoting basic principles and rights at work. The Ministry of Labour has adopted Good Labour Practices (GLP) as a guideline. It encourages business establishments to use them in labour management so that workers have their rights protected in various dimensions. It also prevents and solves issues of child labour, forced labour, discrimination, and human trafficking, reflecting ethical business operations. It promotes social responsibility, reduces obstacles, and increases the country’s commercial competitiveness. This is in line with the 20-year national strategy that sets Thailand to have higher competitiveness, supporting the development of the country towards stability, prosperity, and sustainability. He commended Mitr Phol Group for giving importance to strengthening the workforce’s potential and for taking part in improving the quality of life of workers by showing determination in promoting and supporting business establishments as well as the supply chain to apply Good Labour Practices (GLP) to labour management. The company is considered a good example for other business establishments.
The Department of Labour Protection and Welare’s Director-General, Mrs. Sopa Kiatniracha, added that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare and Mitr Phol Group in Chaiyaphum Province today arose from the intention of the public and private sectors. The Department of Labour Protection and Welfare has encouraged business establishments of all types and sizes to adopt Good Labour Practices (GLP) as a guideline for improving employment and working conditions in line with the law and to develop a good labour management system comparable to international labour standards. It is committed to building a network of cooperation with the private sector that has a supply chain to increase the competitive dimension in the business sector. Currently, 28,026 establishments across the country have adopted Good Labour Practices (GLP), with 2,048,650 employees benefiting. It is hoped that this signing will provide an opportunity for more employees. Over 14,267 people will receive benefits, which will result in employees being able to be important workers in driving the economy. Using correct labour practices will also boost trade and investment opportunities on the world stage, raise income levels, and improve the quality of living. The efforts are in line with the spirit that aims to provide workers with a good, sustainable quality of life.
The Chief Executive Officer of Thailand Sugar, Energy, and New Business Business Group, Mitr Phol Group, Mr. Weerajet Wongkusolkit, said that “The Mitr Phol Group operates businesses in the industrial sector, consisting of sugar, evolving into renewable energy (biomass electricity, solar energy, and ethanol), wood substitutes, fertilizers, biodegradables, and transportation and warehousing. Mitr Phol Group currently has 26 business establishments in Thailand, employing over 14,267 people. Mitr Phol Group places importance on and respects human rights according to the law and international principles throughout the value chain, from employees, farmers, customers, trade partners, the community, and society. Today, the Mitr Phol Group has the intention to jointly promote business establishments in the Mitr Phol Group to adopt Good Labour Practices (GLP) in managing their workforce to achieve sustainable success. This will lead to improving the quality of life of workers, both physically and mentally. They can develop their skills and knowledge and advance in their career to create further growth for themselves, organizations, and the country.”
