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Starting January 1, 2025, Thailand will introduce a new minimum wage across its 77 provinces. This change follows a lengthy meeting led by Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour. The meeting, held on December 23, resulted in a unanimous decision to raise daily wages by 7 to 55 baht, averaging a 2.9% increase.

 

The highest minimum wage will be 400 baht per day, while the lowest will be 337 baht. This new structure considers factors like rising living costs and economic conditions, aiming to help workers cope with financial pressures.

 

Provinces including Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, and Koh Samui will see the highest rate of 400 baht per day. Meanwhile, Chiang Mai (Mueang district) and Hat Yai will have a rate of 380 baht.

 

 

In Bangkok and nearby areas like Nakhon Pathom and Samut Prakan, the minimum wage will be 372 baht per day. Other regions like Khon Kaen and Chiang Mai (excluding Mueang district) will offer 357 baht daily.

 

The lowest rate of 337 baht will apply to Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala. Officials hope this adjustment will better reflect the current economic scenario and support workers' livelihoods throughout the nation.

 

-- 2024-12-24

 

 

And the hits for SME's keep on coming.

More unemployed Thais and more Burmese workers.

50 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

resulted in a unanimous decision to raise daily wages by 7 to 55 baht

So was it Bht 48 previously? 555

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

So was it Bht 48 previously? 555

 

7 to 55 increase depending on province.

2 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

7 to 55 increase depending on province.

Wow, thank you for clarifying that for me, I wouldn't have known, same as you not knowing what 555 means.

Maga Christmas 555

Terrible really 3rd world I feel sorry for people in this extremely low wage environment.

can finally buy a beer 

So do I.  People in these lower pay grades seem to show much appreciation when we (my girlfriend and I) tip them.

14 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Terrible really 3rd world I feel sorry for people in this extremely low wage environment.

Yes, Thailand is third world.

Immigrant workers salaries start at about 150 baht a day with free housing (a tin shack). More, depending on the job.

They are the ones taking the jobs from the Thais who are now on a 'whopping' 400 baht a day (minium).

Go to the tourist islands and in some areas, none of the restaurant workers etc speak Thai.

It is all Burmese. (Many Burmese also have good English).

 

18 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Terrible really 3rd world I feel sorry for people in this extremely low wage environment.

 

And yet Thailand aint in the top 5 lowest min wage countires !

4 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

And yet Thailand aint in the top 5 lowest min wage countires !

Minimum wage in Vietnam is lower than in Thailand yet their economy is booming.

2nd quarter of 2025:  Thailand announces more factory closings and increased unemployment.

29 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Minimum wage in Vietnam is lower than in Thailand yet their economy is booming.

And Thailand aint 3rd world.

13 hours ago, connda said:

2nd quarter of 2025:  Thailand announces more factory closings and increased unemployment.

Don't forget that this wage increase ( like the last one) will make vendors raise their prices as well as decreasing the quantity of food given for each order. The country will see price increases across the board whether it is needed or not. 

On 12/24/2024 at 5:48 PM, Ralf001 said:

 

7 to 55 increase depending on province.

And employer.

So, an end to poverty in Thailand!

On 12/24/2024 at 5:59 PM, bkk6060 said:

Terrible really 3rd world I feel sorry for people in this extremely low wage environment.

Seemingly low wages is based on cost of living.  

 

All you need to do is look at LALA land, where a Big Mac combo is 18 dollars with a wage of 20 an hour.

 

Also, Thailand has lost much of its factory work to other countries, just as nothing is made in the U.S. anymore due to pricing.

 

Made in Thailand has been replaced in many cases with made in China, simply because of wages.

 

 

It will be followed by inflation. Who pays for this? Those who are jobless or old. 

US$11.69 (11.24 Euro or 9.32 pounds) a day.

In OECD countries workers are asking for more and want to prevent third world countries selling cheap produce. How do they think Asian products are so cheap?