The cabinet on Tuesday approved new minimum wages, ranging from 465 to 700 baht a day, for skilled workers in 17 occupations in three sectors, as proposed by the Labour Ministry.
The new wage levels are intended to suit the capabilities of workers in fields in demand by the labour market, in the hope of ending labour shortages and encouraging workers to improve their skills.
They were announced by deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek after the weekly cabinet meeting.
The three sectors and 17 occupations due for an increase and the new minimum daily rates are:
Industrial
1. Powertrain system technicians (495 baht)
2. Pump…
