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Wage hike pledges slammed

Labour groups call sums unrealistic

Workers are seen at the PASAYA home-decor textile manufacturing factory in Ratchaburi’s Bang Phae district, which has pledged to ensure good working conditions for employees. The government, led by the Ministry of Labour, is hosting an event on Monday to mark International Labour Day at Lan Khon Muang in front of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin is expected to preside over the event. Varuth Hirunyatheb

As the country marks Labour Day on Monday, activists have expressed concerns over campaign promises made by parties to abruptly raise the minimum daily wages to levels they believe are unrealistic.

The Pheu Thai Party, for…

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