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Pita promises reasonable wage rise, capped power tariff

Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat speaks to reporters after his meeting with the Federation of Thai Industries on Tuesday. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Move Forward leader Pita Limjaroenrat said on Tuesday a coalition government under his leadership would ensure a reasonable annual increase in the minimum wage without damage to industry and the economy.

Mr Pita made the promise after he met representatives of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) on Tuesday. The meeting  lasted about two hours. He later spoke to reporters.

Mr Pita said his party planned an annual minimum wage hike, but that would not shock the economy because it would be based on economic growth, inflation and workers’ efficiency.

He said his party…

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