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Daily minimum wage to rise by 2.4%
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2023
» The daily minimum wage for Thai workers nationwide is set to rise from Jan 1, 2024 -- and the new rates will vary from province to province, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, according to the labour ministry.
Civic groups seek elderly pensions boost with legislation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2023
» Civil groups are urging lawmakers to speed up passing the Elderly and National Pension Act.
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.
Lower visa fees for migrant workers from Nov 11
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/11/2023
» Visa application and extension fees for migrant workers from neighbouring Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam will be lowered to 500 baht from Nov 11, Somchai Morakotsriwan, the acting director-general of the Department of Employment, said.
Workers can return to Israel after war
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/10/2023
» Israel is willing to welcome back Thai workers if and when the Israel-Hamas war de-escalates, according to the Labour Ministry's permanent secretary, Pairote Chotikasathien.
Wage hike warning
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 01/10/2023
» With Pheu Thai now the core party in government, its campaign promise to raise the minimum daily wage to 600 baht by 2027 might have high chances of success.
Expand welfare policies to boost economy, experts say
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 04/09/2023
» The government should boost the country's short-term economic growth by expanding state welfare policies to reduce inequalities in society, academics said at a seminar organised by the Thai Journalists' Association yesterday.
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.
TCC calls for pension scheme reversal
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is insisting the new government revise a new regulation that limits some elderly people from receiving monthly allowances and restores the universal pension scheme with an upgrade of 3,000 baht per month.
Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai forge pact
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Pheu Thai and Bhumjaithai parties have forged a political alliance with 212 House seats to form a coalition government, saying they already have the backing of MPs from other parties to ensure a solid House majority.