Thai cabinet approves new minimum daily wages rate table

The Cabinet approved a standard wage rate for workers in three occupational groups that possess a certificate from the Department of Skill Development (DSD).

Five fields in construction

• Gypsum board installers: Level 1: THB450 per day, Level 2: THB595
• Draftsmen: Level 1: THB645 per day
• Tilers: Level 1: THB450 per day, Level 2: THB550, Level 3: THB650
• Building painters: Level 1: THB465 baht per day, Level 2: THB600
• Lightweight concrete masons and installers: Level 1: THB475 per day, Level 2: THB575.

Four fields in the industrial arts occupation group (new)

• Jewellers: Level 1: THB450 per day, Level 2: THB550 per day, Level 3: THB650
• Furniture installers: Level 1: THB430 per day, Level 2: THB550
• Accessory makers: Level 1: TH525 baht per day
• Niello workers: Level 1: THB625 per day

Seven fields in the service occupation group

• Holistic health promotion therapists including those in massage therapy:…