Discussed: 12 May 2024 at 12: 43
According to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Development Administration, the majority of people support the government’s plan to increase the normal minimum wage in Thailand.
On May 3 through May 7, 1, 310 people aged 18 and over participated in the Nida surveys.
According to the survey, 82.89 % of respondents desired a raise to the regular minimum wage.
According to the survey, 44.50 % wanted the 400-baht daily minimum wage to gradually increase from October 1 to October 1, 25.34 % demanded the immediate implementation of the 400-baht minimum wage, and 13.55 % wanted the Thai minimum wage to become effective on October 1.
Meanwhile, 16.41 % said they disagreed with a nationwide increase to 400 baht per day this year and 0.70 % either did not know or were not interested.
The survey also revealed that 64.45 % of respondents doubted the bilateral national pay committee’s decision to increase the normal minimum wage to 400 baht from October 1 to October 1.
A more 31.07 % said they thought the council had approve the motion.
When asked if the minimum wage increase would help to cover the rising cost of living, 23.97 % said it would, while 60.84 % said it would not.
Midway through the month, some 10 regions ‘ minimum wage was raised to 400 baht. The authorities made plans to start it on October 1 earlier this month. The Thai Chamber of Commerce, but,  , opposed the walk.