PUBLISHED: 10 Dec 2024 at 04: 34
A new trilateral wage committee’s approaching meeting is expected to make its decision regarding the government’s plan to increase the normal minimum wage to 400 baht starting January 1st, 2019.
As a New Year’s Day present for employees, the government plans to increase the regular minimum wage to 400 ringgit per state starting on January 1. The Pheu Thai Party’s ruling party’s premier policies include the income hike.
Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, the permanent secretary of Labour, stated that the 15-member bilateral committee is prepared for the meeting scheduled for Thursday because the cabinet has appointed two members to complete the committee’s vacancies.
The council comprises representatives from the authorities, employers and employees.
Akkaruth Sandhyananda, assistant finance lasting director, was named the Finance Ministry’s agent, and Sarote Khomkhai, director-general of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, will reflect the Labour Ministry on the committee.
Mr. Boonsong expressed confidence that the consensus of the scheduled meeting may be reached, noting that associates from all parties involved are expected to speak about the salary increase.
The employment permanent director assured that the agency’s decision will be honest, clear and in the country’s best interest.
Due to the committee’s inability to reach a solution due to the lack of a quorum, the national minimum wage increase, which was actually scheduled to go into effect on October 1, has been delayed several times.
At least two-thirds, or ten people, of the commission must be existing for the income vote to continue.
Poj Aramwattananont, vice-chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), said the TCC does not agree with the global minimum wage climb, saying any increase may be based on each country’s financial capacities instead.
Mr. Poj stated that the TCC is urging government to focus on reskilling and upgrading employees in order to better meet market demands.