Minimum Wage Increase for Thai Workers: What to Know Now

The Labour Ministry, headed by Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, is considering raising the minimum wage for certain professions as a Songkran festival gift. The announcement is expected to take place within a year, covering the entire country.

Additionally, the Cabinet is looking into providing a full monthly salary for maternity leave of 98 days. This was discussed at a meeting of the House of Representatives today at 10.30am, chaired by Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, the House Speaker.

The meeting revolved around a query from Sahasawat Khumkong, a Far Away Party MP from Chon Buri, about the criteria used for calculating minimum wages and the political interference that has historically plagued wage adjustments. Sahatsawat also questioned the relevance of the tripartite committee and whether it should be scrapped if it holds no real power.

Furthermore, he urged the government to consider a…