The Labor Ministry dismissed social media rumors that Thailand planned to raise the minimum wage 64% to 492 baht a day.
Labor Minister Suchart Chomklin said the 300-baht-a-day minimum wage is assessed by a tripartite committee representing the government, employers and employees. The current minimum wage has been in place since Jan. 1, 2020, and is undergoing review by the committee. It is higher in Bangkok at 336 baht a day.
The minister said evaluation of the minimum wage for Bangkok and other provinces will be completed by July. The committee will then work to complete its consideration of all relevant data by September.
Suchart argued that the minimum wage tends to be more of an issue for migrant workers, as Thais are generally employed in occupations that pay more than the minimum.
Suchart explained that Thailand's minimum wage is higher than in most member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, except Singapore, and is higher than in Vietnam, Malaysia and Myanmar.
He also said moves to raise the minimum wage would need to account for factors such as inflation and the cost of living in each province. He added that the government has assisted workers through various programs.
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