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Tackle rising prices, govt told
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 28/08/2023
» Labour advocates are urging the new government to focus on protecting workers' rights and finding a solution to control the prices of consumer goods before raising the minimum daily wage to 600 baht.
Wage hike pledges slammed
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» 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.
Wage policy flaws ‘need careful study’
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/07/2014
» Flaws in the last minimum wage increase mean careful studies must be conducted before any similar policy is introduced in the future, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).
Migrant kids left in limbo, activists say
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/12/2013
» An NGO working on child rights is urging the government to ease regulations to ensure the children of migrant workers are not left stateless.
Small firms face 'shock' of wage rise
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2012
» Business operators must adjust or go out of business following the full-scale increase of the minimum wage to 300 baht per day, a central bank senior official has warned.
Workers demand the govt heed their needs
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/05/2012
» Workers' representatives demanded social security reform, including better health benefits, and government action to offset the rising cost of living, which they said exceeded the increase in the daily minimum wage, as labour unions marched in Bangkok on Tuesday to mark the annual International Labour Day.
Workers greet 300 baht wage with caution
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/04/2012
» Blue-collar workers cautiously welcomed the 300 baht daily minimum wage which took effect Sunday, although many small business operators said they stand to suffer.
Pay rise challenge rejected
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/03/2012
» The Administrative Court has thrown out a case seeking an injunction against government plans to raise the national daily minimum wage to 300 baht.
Rising costs squeeze families hard
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/03/2012
» For people on a fixed salary, the runaway cost of living has bitten deep into their pockets and many are forced to take second and even third jobs to make ends meet.
Entry wages backed by bosses, workers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2012
» Employer and employee representatives want the minimum wage to be scrapped and replaced with an entry-wage system.