“Karam” emphasizes that the government is not complacent about raising the minimum wage nationwide, revealing that on May 14, the Wage Board is preparing to hold a meeting to consider. About to tap careers – provinces that will receive a minimum wage increase of 400 baht, explains the Labor Minister. Unable to intervene on April 25, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Revealing the case of announcing the minimum wage as a gift on Labor Day on 1 May, that in terms of increasing the minimum wage to 400 baht per day nationwide There was no immediate increase. In which the minimum wage is raised to 400 baht, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor unable to get involved Because he is a politician And if politicians are involved will be seen as political interference Which the Minister of Labor can only act as an advisor, Mr. Karom It went on to say: The announcement of a wage increase must be approved by the 22nd Wage Committee, which meets with the Tripartite Council every month. In each meeting, it will be clear which occupations deserve a pay increase. And by how much? For the next meeting of the Wage Committee, with Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor. Chairman of the Wage Committee There will be a meeting on May 14, 2024, where the nationwide minimum wage will be considered. Make it clear which profession or which province The minimum wage has been raised to 400 baht for some deputy government spokespersons. Said at the end that “The government has always given importance to the quality of life of workers. Labor is the person who contributes to the development of the country. Taking care of workers is therefore a basic practice that the government gives importance to. In terms of the minimum wage according to government policy There must be a three-way negotiation between workers, employers and the government through a wage committee. To adjust the minimum wage to an appropriate level The goal is to reach 400 baht as soon as possible. To improve the quality of life for our laboring brothers and sisters.”
