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Bangkok Post – Hotels chafe at targeted wage hike

Some claim new ruling is unclear

Hotel operators offer deals at the recent Thai Teaw Thai Fair. Mr Udom says labour costs account for 30-35% of hotel expenses. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

Hoteliers say it is unfair to apply the minimum wage hike only to the tourism industry as the recovery has been uneven among targeted destinations.

The tripartite wage committee approved raising the minimum wage to 400 baht for four-star hotels in 10 major tourism cities, starting from the Songkran holiday.

Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, former president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA),…

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