The federal pay committee will look into the issue once more on May 14 according to the labor minister.
PUBLISHED: 30 Apr 2024 at 18: 19
According to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the proposed national boost in the minimum daily income will likely not occur until October.
His speech ended speculation that the state may decide May 1 as Labor Day to make a “gift” to employees across the nation.
On Wednesday, he said, an announcement will be made, but it will merely provide an update on efforts to get the regional joint wage committee’s approval for the proposed pay increase.
The commission  , — , comprising representatives of the government, employers and employees  , — , agreed at its next meeting on April 17 that there would be another adjusting to the minimum salary this time.
The wage committee’s following meeting is scheduled for May 14 to discuss the proposed 400-baht regular wage, he said.
Mr. Phiphat serves as committee chairman, but he emphasized that he has no power to compel it to vote on a government plan.
The 400 baht everyday salary has been piloted in 10 regions since April 13 and was promised to voters by the decision Pheu Thai Party during the 2023 general election campaign.
Depending on the state, the standard minimum wage rates start at 330 to 370 baht on January 1 this year.
The 400-baht everyday salary really start being implemented nationwide on October 1st, according to Mr. Phiphat.
The minister also praised the government’s plans to extend the soft loan program, which was immediately scheduled to end on April 30 for freelancers and self-employed people.
Some money left, meaning the government is able to lend the money to more citizens until it is used up, he said, adding that there are still more than a million of these workers who are already receiving favorable money.
The loans is offered interest- completely in the first two years, with 2 % interest charged from the next year on, he said.
The administration’s efforts to adopt two crucial ILO conventions, No. 1, will provide more positive news for May Day. 87 on Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organise, and No. 98 on the Right to Organise and Collective Bargaining.
He predicted that the approval process ‘ last approval will occur sometime between June and September.
They are now being reviewed by a council on workers happiness and security, and will then be forwarded to the government, the Council of State, House of Representatives and Senate for assent, said the chancellor.
The National Human Rights Commission, however, urged the government to improve security of employment rights. According to the report, more constitutional amendments are necessary to improve protection for self-employed workers and others, including delivery riders, who continue to be denied standard employment benefits as a result of labor law gaps.