On January 21, 2022, at 13.30 hours, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Labour Ms. Bubpha Rueangsud chaired the meeting of the working group to drive the Bubble and Seal measures in construction worker camps. The meeting considered guidelines to operate and supervise preventive measures and disease control in specific areas (Bubble and Seal) in the construction worker camp. It also considered measures to aid and remedy construction workers in camps affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting proposed a proactive inspection in construction worker camps, pushing for vaccination sites for construction worker camps, encouraging construction camp workers to enter the employment system and become Section 33 insured persons, and unemployment benefits/measures due to force majeure. The meeting took place at the Audit and Evaluation Office meeting room, 2nd floor, Ministry of Labour.
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