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Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced that the national wage committee will reconvene on Friday to discuss the implementation of a 400-baht minimum wage for large employers nationwide starting October 1.
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Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn announced that the national wage committee will reconvene on Friday to discuss the implementation of a 400-baht minimum wage for large employers nationwide starting October 1.
The tripartite committee, which includes representatives from employees, employers, and the government, met on Monday. However, all five employer representatives were absent, leaving only the 10 members from the employee and government groups present. According to Phiphat, the ministry was informed that “other engagements” had prevented the employers’ representatives from attending.
Employers have generally opposed the idea of a 400-baht minimum wage, particularly the proposal to standardise it nationwide. The current minimum wage varies by province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht.
Phiphat stated that another invitation will be…