On August 19, 2024, at 13.30 hours, the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, received the award for the best government agency at the ministry level in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award for 2024. Committee member and Secretary-General of the Nichai Phatthana Foundation, Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, presided over awarding the prize. The Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Samat Pattamasukon, the Ministry of Labour’s Inspector-General, Mr. Santi Nantasuwan, the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Ms. Kornjirat Phongchansathorn, and the Assistant to the Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Sakdinart Sonthisakyotin, joined in the event. Civil servants and staff of the Office of the Permanent Secretary of Labour joined in congratulating the Social Security Office and the Department of Skill Development. They also received the award for the best government agency at the department level. The occasion took place at the meeting room, Building 15, University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Vibhavadi Road, Din Daeng District, Bangkok.
The Permanent Secretary of Labour, Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, said that the award ceremony for the best government agency in facilitating the business sector, the “Sampao – Nawathong” award for 2024, was organized by the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand. The award selects government agencies that have effectively improved their processes and reduced obstacles to doing business. Award-winning agencies selected to receive awards, be honoured and publicized, and to create cooperation and processes for amending laws with relevant agencies. The awards are divided into the Ministry-level agency award, the Department-level agency award, the Agency award for increasing efficiency in the process (office/division), and the Regional award.
The award committee has resolved to give the Ministry of Labour the award at the Ministry level. In addition, two affiliated agencies have received the award for the best government agency at the Department level: the Social Security Office and the Department of Skill Development. Furthermore, the Central Region government agency award went to the Lopburi Provincial Social Security Office.
“I thank the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand for recognizing our determination to develop work processes and improve services to enhance convenience. We have improved the agency’s services by using technology that connects various user groups, such as the “thaimeengantum” platform, which connects job applicants, employers, and businesses, helping businesses get employees or workers with the skills they need. This award is considered an encouragement for the agency’s personnel and also honours government agencies that help reduce obstacles to doing business effectively,” said Mr. Pairoj.
