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Thailand Increases Minimum Wage to 400 Baht Per Day: Good News for Workers and Civil Servants in 2024

A government spokesperson revealed some good news: the government announced an increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for all occupations nationwide, starting October 1, 2024, along with salary increases for newly hired civil servants. Increase in the minimum pension from 1 May 2024 onwards.

On May 2, 2024, Chai Watcharong, spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that with determination and determination to improve people’s lifestyle, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin ordered to establish guidelines until success. Announcing good news for Thai workers Get ready to raise the minimum wage to 400 baht nationwide. This will be a gradual increase starting from 1 October 2024.

A spokesperson from the Prime Minister’s Office said the Ministry of Labor will submit the issue of adjusting the minimum wage for discussion at the wage committee meeting on May 14, 2024. The increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day is the same all over the country. This was revealed by the Ministry of Labor. There will be a debate with the Salaries Committee or tripartite to study various information. that all businesses are ready or not ready And if you’re not ready yet What do I need to do to be ready? It takes approximately 5 – 6 months to coordinate and assist entrepreneurs who are not yet ready. particularly SME entrepreneurs are those who employ the greatest number of workers.

While the first salary adjustment concerns public employees. and government officials This is in accordance with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of 28 November 2023, which came into force for the first year from 1 May 2024 and for the second year from 1 May 2025. The Government will gradually adjust the first wage rate for candidates based on qualifications. Understood?

– Those working in positions requiring a bachelor’s degree will have a salary of no less than 18,000 baht

– Those working in positions requiring a professional certificate level qualification will have a salary of no less than 11,000 baht within 2 years, and salary rates for other qualifications will be adjusted. be substantial Including salary adjustment to compensate those affected by the aforementioned first salary adjustment within the same period.

“The Prime Minister attaches utmost importance to the quality of life of workers. that everyone should have a salary Fair wages Employees can stay Employers can survive, the economy is good, including things that the government has always given importance to. is workplace safety Access to adequate welfare, protection and social security systems This government places importance on workers every day because workers are an important group of people who help the country move forward. Help develop the economy The government is committed to increasing opportunities in society. Adding money to workers’ pockets,” Chai said.

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