Jacob Maslow Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Workers in Thailand are calling for a minimum wage of 360 baht. Currently, minimum wage is set at 300 baht per day. Led by the Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC), workers are seeking higher wages to offset current economic conditions. A recent study shows that 90% of workers are currently supporting another person that has no income. The TLSC states that cost of living is rising, while wages remain stagnant. Food prices and basic utility charges are among the two examples of rising prices that are not taken into consideration under the current minimum wage. Wilaiwan Sae Tia, the president of the TLSC, has asked the government to disband current labor committees. Tia states that these committees have not been representing their workers properly. According to Tia, the committees have not been seeking a guarantee wage adjustment and benefits that workers need. The same study previously mentioned also asked the 2,900 participants about the average cost of living increase. Participants state that in August of 2013, the cost of living was 352 baht, but as of March 2015, the cost has risen to 360 baht. Wilaiwan Sae Tia is calling on the government to make annual minimum wage adjustments. Tia further states that the slight increase is not what the workers truly deserve. Instead, she states that minimum wage should be 400 – 500 baht a day. Workers are currently able to survive off of overtime and additional work. The minimum wage increase would make sense for the country. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked all low-income people to register with the government. The registration would provide assistance to these families. Registration will include names, assets and income so that the government could plan assistance measures that would be distributed after the current harvest season. Wage increases would help alleviate some of the country’s assistance burdens in the future. -- 2015-03-31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhamBam Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A 20% wage increase? That seems a hell of a lot to be asking. I cannot see them getting it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BSJ Posted March 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2015 Are they too stupid to see any wage rise will be gobbled up by increased prices......as happened with the last big rise. And that will spur inflation that could lead to the baht being devalued.....I think 500 baht a day would be fair! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted March 31, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2015 Give them the rise. About the only thing I ever thought was the right thing to do with PT was the last raise and that was a long time ago. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A 20% wage increase? That seems a hell of a lot to be asking. I cannot see them getting it. I would raise that to a thousand. That should teach them that a thousand or ten thousand has no meaning to one who cannot get a job. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Some people are actually working so give them the pay of the other half that is checkibg their Line zn d Facebook Apps whole day. The equation work ethics = pay doesnt really work here unfortunately. Higher pay leads to inflation as money doent grow on trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Lawrence Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Just do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StefanBBK Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 I am all for fair wages. We pay our workers much more the 300 per day and they do work hard for it. Wage and minimum wage increases should be annually in a percentage rate that reflects reality. So 3 to 5% I would imagine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I am all for fair wages. We pay our workers much more the 300 per day and they do work hard for it. Wage and minimum wage increases should be annually in a percentage rate that reflects reality. So 3 to 5% I would imagine. Been three years or more since last raise, so 15% now seems fair then? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retell Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 A hourly rate for pay would make more sense , so people working 12 hours will get more than people working 8 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chupup Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 All a higher minimum wage will do is put more people out of work, here in the North the rice cutters have been mainly replaced by machines as its quicker and less expensive,than employing people at 300bht per day, this is also happening with the sugar cane cutters but to a lesser degree but a higher wage MIGHT just tip the scale, higher wages will eventually lead to higher prices leading to higher wages ect 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanBBK Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Higher wages will force businesses to operate more efficiently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Yes, higher wages means less work = increased competition. I would increase it even more. Then introduce taxes. One thing I do not understand is income tax rate in Thailand. As I understand income is not taxed unless over 250k annually or similar. This makes it on par with Canada where renting one bedroom is over $1000 a month vs Thailand where cost of living is generally lower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A 20% wage increase? That seems a hell of a lot to be asking. I cannot see them getting it. I would raise that to a thousand. That should teach them that a thousand or ten thousand has no meaning to one who cannot get a job. Also it won't make any difference to those who have no idea about budgeting They will still burn it like paper on crappy purchases.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Money in hand is better than a law on the books... Even if approved there will be few worker who will actually see an increase. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerojero Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 No way! How could the likes of Toyota, Cargill and Ford pay employees $11 per day, up from $10 per day. Greedy workers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomSand Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) B 360 per day is only USD $ 3,500.00 p.a (one off-day per week) Edited April 1, 2015 by RandomSand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacky54 Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 Higher wages will force businesses to operate more efficiently. And to relocate to cheaper wage areas such as Mayamar Cambodia and Veitnam 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 "Wilaiwan Sae Tia is calling on the government to make annual minimum wage adjustments." That used to be till the previous government came with the "300 Baht a day" election promise and raised the "mission accompliced" sign later 2012. At which time they also stated that price rises where just imagination. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOC Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Judged by the popularity of threads like: "My favorite gourmet meal at 7-Eleven" or "The validity of the rebate coupons at at 7-Eleven" it seems like 360 baht/day in in line with the average disposable income of the average Thaivisa poster................ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trogers Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 Higher wages will force businesses to operate more efficiently. And to relocate to cheaper wage areas such as Mayamar Cambodia and Veitnam Labour unions do not read. They did not know Thailand is already facing losses in industry due to relocating to neighbouring countries. Typical mentality when cutting down forests. Realisation only comes when the whole mountain is bald, like in Petchabun. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubl Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Judged by the popularity of threads like: "My favorite gourmet meal at 7-Eleven" or "The validity of the rebate coupons at at 7-Eleven" it seems like 360 baht/day in in line with the average disposable income of the average Thaivisa poster................ What with 7/11 snacks so popular with Thai (and mom & pop shops declining) the average disposable income here may be more than that. Of course that's in Bangkok where life is cheaper and people have more money, allegedly that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A hourly rate for pay would make more sense , so people working 12 hours will get more than people working 8 That's what happens at the moment. Read up on the Thai Labour Law and the overtime regulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbo Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 No way! How could the likes of Toyota, Cargill and Ford pay employees $11 per day, up from $10 per day. Greedy workers! Are you actually aware of how much Toyota and Ford pay their employees and how much the end of year bonus was ? Have you seen the workers benefits package at these 2 companies too ? No, I though not. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A 20% wage increase? That seems a hell of a lot to be asking. I cannot see them getting it. but in the future maybe on the streets, as soon as things in Thailand get out o control again,... wanna bet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 Higher wages will force businesses to operate more efficiently. And to relocate to cheaper wage areas such as Mayamar Cambodia and Veitnam Labour unions do not read. They did not know Thailand is already facing losses in industry due to relocating to neighbouring countries. Typical mentality when cutting down forests. Realisation only comes when the whole mountain is bald, like in Petchabun. Yes, How dare the workers demand a wage they can live on and support their families. Good grief, next thing you know they'll be asking for a standard of living that is above the poverty line. Do these people have any grasp on reality? You are the poor, the minions, shut up and do what you are told. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ttthailand Posted April 1, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 1, 2015 A fair wage for a fair days work. This is great as long as both sides are willing to follow. I have seen too many Thais who believe just showing up is all that is required. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
givenall Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A 20% wage increase? That seems a hell of a lot to be asking. I cannot see them getting it. Economy 101 in Thiland:When economy is bad make worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle60 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) That is an amazing, well thought out suggestion to thrust the economy forward, lower costs of living and benefit everyone :-) "Cost of living is going up so I need more money." Yes...so we can give it to you; but by the way, the cost of living will now go up again, to support the increase you ask for. "Oh...I did not think of that. So I will be just the same, as I was before and no better off ?" Yes. By the way you don't pay or hardly pay tax, so you don't pay anything for the roads, lighting and schools you use anyway as you are below the tax threshold. But we can start charging you for that if you like. You get that free courtesy of the people who pay tax. "Oh I did not think of that." Sorry for my sarcasm as I would love for everyone in the world to have lots of money and everyone do well. Good luck with that. Edited April 1, 2015 by davidcc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 No way! How could the likes of Toyota, Cargill and Ford pay employees $11 per day, up from $10 per day. Greedy workers! They pay 3 times the min wage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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