Employees, hey! Tripartite resolution to raise minimum wage to 400 baht in 10 pilot provinces

Ministry of Labor, Employees rejoice! Trilateral board resolution Agreed to adjust the minimum wage to 400 baht to be piloted in 10 provinces in the tourism sector. By area and type of hotel business Only 4 star hotels Mr. Pairoj Chotikasathien, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor Chaired the meeting of the 22nd Wage Committee, No. 3/2024, to consider the new minimum wage rate for 10 provinces in the tourism sector. with a wage committee or tripartite board Attend the meeting After the meeting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor It was revealed that the Wage Committee had passed a resolution in the meeting. Approve the determination of the minimum wage rate for hotel operations. To be used by employers and employees working in establishments in the category of 4-star hotels and above and with 50 or more employees, the minimum wage shall be adjusted to 400 baht per day and will be effective from the date. On April 13, 2024, it will be piloted in 10 provincial areas, including: (1) Bangkok Only Pathumwan District and Watthana District (2) Krabi Province Only in the area of ??Ao Nang Subdistrict Administrative Organization (3), Chonburi Province. Only Pattaya city area (4) Chiang Mai province Only Chiang Mai Municipality (5) Prachuap Khiri Khan Province Only Hua Hin Municipality (6) Phang Nga Province Only Khukkhak Subdistrict Municipality (7) Phuket Province (8) Rayong Province Only Ban Phe Subdistrict (9) Songkhla Province Only Hat Yai Municipality (10) Surat Thani Province Only in Koh Samui District Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor said today's resolution was unanimous. After the Wage Committee has collected the results of the 10 province subcommittee meetings and presented them to the Academic and Screening Subcommittee. To scrutinize the provincial minimum wage rate proposal and a survey of opinions of entrepreneurs has been conducted. Although there were some differences of opinion, they tried to mediate until reaching a conclusion. Today's resolution will be presente d to The Cabinet will consider and approve it next week. Because the tourism industry is an industry that is important to the economy. Overall of the country Meanwhile, the business of providing accommodation services is continuously expanding and the 10 areas/provinces mentioned are areas with high tourism income. Wage committee Therefore, the minimum wage rate for hotel business has been set this time. To drive the economy in the tourism industry, which is an industry that is important to the overall economy of the country, the Wage Committee Has set the minimum wage rate for hotel business types. Considered on the basis of equality and listen to the opinions of all parties So that employers/employees can conduct business and live happily. The Wage Committee will monitor the impact of the adjustment of the minimum wage rate for hotel operations. Friend, please proceed with the careful consideration of the Wage Commission's determination of the minimum wage rate. and for the first time in history which has been adjusted according to each business group and area After this, consideration will be given to adjusting the amount. Areas that are ready and The next business group may be considered. Propose to the tripartite meeting and ask if in the next business sector there are possible opportunities to increase prices, can you give an example? The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor said that it may be in the export business sector, logistics, etc., but this depends on the readiness of the relevant sectors as well. Source: Thai News Agency