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Thailand’s decision to delay the planned increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day will extend the wait by about two weeks, according to a senior labour official.
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Thailand’s decision to delay the planned increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day will extend the wait by about two weeks, according to a senior labour official. This postponement, initially set for October 1, is due to the committee responsible for the hike not meeting quorum requirements in its recent sessions.
The committee, comprising representatives from employers, labour, and the government, has twice failed to convene with the necessary number of members. Labour Ministry permanent secretary Pairoj Chotikasathien confirmed the government will move forward as quickly as possible, emphasising that the revised minimum wage will initially apply only to businesses with more than 200 employees.
The increase, from the current daily wage range of 330 baht to 370 baht (US$10 to 11), aligns with the Pheu Thai party’s campaign promises….