News Forum - Thai govt’s plan for minimum wage increase gains public support

[Thaiger]

The Thai government’s initiative to increase the daily minimum wage has received widespread approval, with a large section of the populace expressing their support for the plan, a recent poll revealed. The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) conducted the survey, which witnessed the participation of 1,310 individuals, all aged 18 or above, between May … …

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[BainaiThai]

Does Thai minimum wage apply to foreign labor?  

[BigHewer]

7 minutes ago, BainaiThai said:

Does Thai minimum wage apply to foreign labor?  

Very good question. As far as I’m aware the minimum wage for foreign labor depends on country of region of origin, but is higher than minimum wage for Thai nationals. 

Anyone know the exact figures?

 

[palooka]

1 hour ago, BigHewer said:

Very good question. As far as I’m aware the minimum wage for foreign labor depends on country of region of origin, but is higher than minimum wage for Thai nationals. 

Anyone know the exact figures?

Local (Eastern Thailand) 350 baht a day.  But is a long day 10 - 12 hour for farm cropping/ planting/ cane labourers.