Govt plans discussions with managers and staff
According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the government may request that employers immediately increase the minimum daily salary to 400 ringgit in order to assist workers in making ends meet.
There will be discussions between three parties — workers, employers, and the government — for a fair increase in the minimum wage. During the next and final day of a conversation on the government’s plan speech in parliament on Tuesday, the prime minister declared that the 400 baht goal would be accomplished as soon as possible.
One of the government’s monetary stimulus measures, he said, is a pay increase to meet workers’ needs.
The ruling Pheu Thai Party pledged procedures during the election campaign, including increasing the maximum everyday wage to 600 ringgit by 2027.
Mr. Srettha, who also serves as finance minister, said,” Our country is fortunate, with the unemployment rate only at 1 %.”
The demand for labor is also great even though many people have labor to complete. As a result, it is still necessary to rely on immigrant laborers.
He added the new state plans to set up a one-stop support center to increase efficiency in handling their evidence.” We also have to defend immigrant workers’ rights and women’s integrity as well as provide them with welfare and safety ,” he said.
Fresh tourism initiatives and lower energy costs for homes and logistics companies were among the different economic stimulus measures, Mr. Srettha said, adding that he would direct the Energy Ministry to act quickly to reduce utility bills.
The situation of the people is not being ignored by the state. I appreciate the opposition’s cautions, he said.
” Some Members have even discussed problems involving motorcycle taxi individuals.” Basically, the president’s reduction measures apply to transfer operators, delivery drivers, and motorcycle taxi drivers.
” Both before and after the vote, we have heard their problems. Some taxi drivers complained that their current rates, which begin at 35 rmb, haven’t changed in a while.
They are not covered by labor regulations. Many rules are also ineffective. ” Mr. Srettha said,” I have instructed the labor minister to look into the matter.
According to him, the government will make an effort to guarantee that car drivers who use both scooters and cars are paid fairly.
He continued,” The Transport Ministry will investigate the possibility of creating a government-owned ride-hailing program to support these individuals.
Sia Jampathong, a Move Forward Party MP, had criticized Mr. Srettha for debating the president’s labor legislation in congress.
Despite Mr. Sia’s assurances that he would develop a comprehensive labor legislation during his election campaign, the latter failed to do so.
The present income prices are insufficient for employees to make ends meet, I want to inform the prime minister. They don’t get enough defense, Mr. Sia claimed.
He urged the prime minister to drive for graduates with bachelor’s degrees to receive a daily minimum salary of 600 and salaries of 25, 000 baht.
You have to honor your commitments. You will be in problems if you don’t. You promised to increase the minimum daily pay as soon as possible. However, you must explain a time,” Mr. Sia said.
Any income boost must first be discussed by the bilateral national pay commission, which consists of representatives of employers, employees, and numerous state agencies, according to Suchart Chantaranakaracha, vice-chairman overseeing labor affairs at the Federation of Thai Industries.
He asserted that all factors must be taken into account, including inflation, labor performance, employers’ ability to pay pay, and economic growth.
Now, the normal minimum wage ranges from 328 to 354 baht depending on the province. The most recent pay increase occurred in October of last year. Chon Buri, Rayong, and Phuket have all received approval for the highest daily price of 354 ringgit.