Srettha slams proposed daily wage hike, urges businesses to pay more

The prime minister called on businesses to consider paying workers more than the proposed rates, pointing out that businesses also benefited from government measures such as reduced electricity prices.

“It’s time to reflect on improving workers’ quality of life. Don’t let Thai labourers be second or third-class citizens of the world,” Srettha said.

The prime minister also voiced displeasure at the proposed 2-baht increase for workers in the southernmost provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat. The rate in these provinces has been increased from 328 baht to 330 baht.

“I don’t know why the increase is just 2 baht, it’s not even enough to buy an egg. I’m very unhappy with this,” he said.

“We will talk with the tripartite committee again after the holidays. One of this government’s key policies involves raising minimum daily wages,” he said.

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