Thai Labour Minister pledges tailored minimum wage hike

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Labour Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, has committed to increasing the minimum wage to a suitable level in the upcoming year. However, a standard daily rate of 400 baht will not be uniformly applied across all sectors. Some industries, like tourism, currently exceed this proposed baseline.

 

The ministry, in conjunction with employers and employee representatives such as the Federation of Thai Industries and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, is collectively analysing an appropriate minimum wage rate. The revised level will consider factors such as inflation rate, cost of living, and variations between provinces and different industries rather than setting a uniform 400 baht rate.

 

The minimum wage study is projected to conclude in November, with the announcement of the new minimum wage expected to be a New Year’s present for employees, starting January of the following year, according to Phiphat.

The impending minimum wage increase will be applicable to all workers, irrespective of their nationality. Consequently, the ministry plans to concentrate on enhancing the skills of Thai employees to meet employer requirements, particularly for job roles earmarked for Thai nationals. These upskilled workers have assured a minimum daily wage of at least 400 baht, Phiphat, who formerly held the position of tourism minister, stated.

 

by Alex Morgan

Photo: Freepik

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-09-29

 

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[fondue zoo]

Wait what?  The TAT guy is now the Labor Minister.  "I expect 50 million foreign workers next year."

 

 

Also, those kebabs need more fixins'

Edited September 29, 2023 by fondue zoo

[rwill]

8 hours ago, fondue zoo said:

Also, those kebabs need more fixins'

When costs go up the owners either have to raise prices or cut portions.  Or both.