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Islamic teachers in South to get salary hike
Published on 01/04/2025
» The cabinet has approved an annual budget of 721 million baht to increase the salaries of religious teachers in Islamic schools in Thailand’s southernmost provinces as a part of a peace-building initiative.
Govt keen to dangle debt relief
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 24/03/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's recent idea to solve the problem of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the household debt sector is just a further extension of two similar programmes introduced by a previous Pheu Thai-led government to ease the financial burden of small debtors and SMEs.
No guarantee 400-baht wage will go nationwide
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/01/2025
» There is no guarantee that the 400-baht daily minimum wage adjustment, already effective in some tourism provinces, will be implemented in remaining provinces, labour permanent secretary Boonsong Thapchaiyuth says.
Wage hike unlikely to spur inflation
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/01/2025
» The recent minimum wage hike should have a mild impact on inflation, according to the Commerce Ministry.
Private sector backs wage rise
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 25/12/2024
» The private sector says the recently approved minimum wage adjustment is acceptable, but suggests the government come up with certain measures to help alleviate burdens on small businesses.
Tourism council suggests methods to increase purchasing power
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is urging the government to increase the purchasing power of locals by increasing the salary base of new civil servants to 25,000 baht per month, while distributing 1,000 baht in digital money to foreign tourists who visit certain parts of the country.
PM's resignation opens the door to a chaotic era
News, Published on 16/08/2024
» In the end, Fumio Kishida could not escape the pull of gravity.
Commander shunted over unfair salary deductions
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 13/06/2024
» The Royal Thai Army has transferred the commander of a training unit in Nakhon Ratchasima to its northeastern headquarters pending an investigation into deductions from conscripts’ salaries for utilities and miscellaneous items — including a septic tank pumping fee.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
PM reaffirms basic wage commitment
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 02/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged on Wednesday, International Labour Day, that he would not forget his promise about a basic wage increase, saying the rise must be sufficient for the living costs of workers.