Cabinet gives green light to increase minimum wage by 2-16 baht, effective January 1, 2567.
The Cabinet gives the green light to increase the minimum wage by 2-16 baht, effective January 1, 2567. Prepare to set up a new subcommittee to consider a new round of increases. Expected to present no later than the end of March 2567.
Mr. Chai Watcharong Regular spokespersonPrime Minister's Office Announcement of the results of the Cabinet (Cabinet) meeting No. 16/2566 at Government House on December 26, 2566 that
Cabinet approves as requested by the Ministry of Labor. By Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor The resolution of the Tripartite Committee was brought back to be presented for information again. By confirming as before, increasing the minimum wage in 2567 at the rate of 2-16 baht.
There are 17 wage levels, with the lowest rate increasing 2 baht from 328 baht to 330 baht, covering the three southern border provinces: Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, and the highest rate from 3 baht to 354 baht in Phuket.
This Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn Minister of Labor Notified to the Cabinet meeting that Although this minimum wage must be complied with in accordance with the resolution of the tripartite committee. Starting from 1 January 2567
But on January 17, 2567, another tripartite committee meeting will be convened. To set up a subcommittee to consider details of minimum wages for all career fields, with the Minister of Labor stating that he would like representatives of the Bank of Thailand, NESDB, Ministry of Commerce. and Ministry of Tourism Come join in and consider to go deeper into the details.
At the same time, the Labor Minister has assured the Cabinet meeting that the establishment of a special sub-committee will lead to a conclusion to propose a new minimum wage. Proposed no later than the end of March 2567.
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