On September 2, 2024, at 16.00 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, chaired the handover of 300 relief bags to the Department of Skill Development’s Director-General, Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud, to forward the generosity to distribute relief supplies to the people affected by the floods. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-Generals, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, Mr. Somphon Kwangkaew, Mrs. Marasri Jairangsi, and Assistants to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn and Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin joined the event at the lobby on the 1st floor of the Ministry of Labour.
Mr. Pairoj said that the Ministry of Labour cares for workers and the people who are currently affected by the floods. Although the water in some areas has started to recede and is returning to normal, there are still many areas that continue to be flooded, and citizens are suffering. Today, the Ministry of Labour has prepared 300 relief bags to give to the Department of Skill Development and distribute to flood victims to alleviate their suffering. Business establishments have supported all of this.
“The Ministry of Labour would like to thank all sectors for supporting the relief supplies for those affected. Today, I have given 300 relief bags to the Department of Skill Development as a way to pass on the goodwill to help those affected by the flood. In addition, I have instructed the provincial labour departments and its affiliated agencies to set up a team of officers to provide labour services to help those affected, such as repairing houses, electrical appliances, repairing motorcycles, and small agricultural engines damaged by the flood, as well as recruiting and training those affected by the flood, providing advice on labour laws, and social security benefits to help restore areas where the water has receded,” said Mr. Pairoj.
In this regard, if employees, employers, and citizens affected by the flood are suffering and would like to request assistance from agencies under the Ministry of Labour, can contact the Ministry of Labour’s hotline at 1506 for more information.
