Wage hike to 400 baht takes effect

This year’s second daily minimum wage hike to 400 baht took effect yesterday, while a 10 % increase in state officials ‘ salaries will be implemented on May 1, says deputy government spokesman Karom Polpornklang.

He said the latest salary increase applied to people at premium hotels and resorts with at least 50 employees in the provinces of Bangkok, Krabi, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phangnga, Phuket, Rayong, Songkhla and Surat Thani.

According to him, if their employers do n’t change their pay, they are advised to file complaints with the Labour Ministry, which was approved on March 26.