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Wage hikes stir discontent
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/05/2024
» To mark International Labour Day on Wednesday, academics and labour activists have stepped up their calls on the government to increase minimum daily wages for workers nationwide following rises in parts of 10 provinces that took effect on April 13.
No wage hike on Labour Day
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/04/2024
» The government will not raise the minimum daily wage to 400 baht on Labour Day as previously announced. Instead, it will wait for the results of a tripartite committee on May 14.
Govt's B600 daily wage by 2027 on target: ministry
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 06/04/2024
» The Labour Ministry is confident it will achieve the government's goal of raising the country's daily minimum wage to 600 baht by 2027.
Wage increase backlash
News, Published on 28/03/2024
» Two labour rights groups on Wednesday criticised the tripartite wage committee's approval of a daily minimum wage of 400 baht for some areas in 10 provinces, saying it marked the worst change to the country's wage system.
Government 'gifts' workers a higher wage
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 24/02/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Friday confirmed a second rise in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for some professions and provinces, which he said is a Songkran gift for Thais.
Bolstering Thai Economy: Key Recommendations for Government
Published on 21/02/2024
» The Vice Chairmen of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI), Mr. Montri Mahaplerkpong and Mr. Apichit Prasoprat, reported a notable increase in the Thailand Industry Sentiment Index (TISI) for January 2024, rising to 90.6 from 88.8 in December 2023. This upswing in TISI can be attributed to various contributing factors.
Wages hike call irks panel
Published on 11/12/2023
» The Ministry of Labour on Sunday agreed to seek talks with the tripartite committee which approved a new minimum daily wage, after Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said the panel's decision on Friday approving an increase of 2 to 16 baht was too meagre.
PM appeals for better wage rate
Published on 10/12/2023
» Kanchanaburi: Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has promised to seek a revision on the tripartite wage committee's decision to raise the daily minimum wage rate by between 2 and 16 baht across the country, saying he couldn't agree with such a low hike.
Quantum Metal Revolutionises Gold Trading in Asia
Published on 21/11/2023
» "Quantum Metal," one of the gold bars operator, 99.Asia's largest 99% has opened a new experience for gold trading via the QM Gold digital application. We have also joined hands with Thanat Wattana, Wipay Operations Director and Kampol Kiat, Vice President of Soo Shengeng Gold Department Store, to increase payment channels through the QM Gold Visa card. Members can convert up to 85% of the gold value into cash.
Labour group favours B492 minimum wage over handout
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 12/11/2023
» A workers' representative has reiterated a demand for a 492-baht flat rate minimum wage nationwide to increase purchasing power, calling it a more sustainable approach than a one-time cash handout.