Minister of Labor” responds to a live thread, considering reviewing the minimum wage this April and preparing to present it to the Cabinet. Pay the full salary of those on maternity leave for 98 days to the employer – Social Security Office, 49 days each.

Reporters reported that House of Representatives meeting with Mr. Wan Muhammad Noor Matha, Chairman of the Council, chairing the meeting. Live QandA agenda By Mr. Sahasawat Khumkhong, Chonburi MP, Progressive Party, asking Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor. On the issue of increasing the government’s minimum wage that is inconsistent with reality by calling for the disclosure of the results of the meetings of the provincial wage consideration committees Including considering refining the tripartite committee found to be interfering with political parties. Or can it be dissolved? However, if the government promotes the policy of having children Therefore, considering the minimum wage to be able to have a quality life to support the family. shoul
d be considered accordingly

Mr. Phiphat explained that the method for calculating and calculating the minimum wage for 20-30 years uses the same base data, namely the years 2020 – 2021, for each sub-trilateral province to present to the tripartite committee for request.Ministry of Labor with representatives of employees and employers, including the government After working for almost 4 months, we apologize for not being able to make the minimum wage higher than what was announced and used on January 1, 2024. In the announcement of the minimum wage there will be another time. On Thai New Year’s Day or Songkran Day this April and in 2025.

‘I don’t want to argue about the tripartite committee. Because you probably have more knowledge than me. and has done more homework than me The tripartite committee members are selected among themselves by employees and employers. The Ministry of Labor cannot intervene. However, the question is about the process of choosing a job. There is no labor union. I will ask you to a
sk again. I do not have the right to participate in the trilateral meeting. because it will be seen as interfering with the consideration Even though I went in for the first time Because I only introduced myself, without any rights or duties to intervene,’ Mr. Phiphat said.

Mr. Phiphat also explained that Let’s pass on the past, not gloss over it. It probably won’t fix anything in the past. But next we will discuss with the board president. and academic advisors representing various universities But cannot discuss with the employer or employee. He will watch and give opinions to the director’s advisor. What should it be or not? In-depth details section It will be aimed at business groups that drive the economy. But a career that doesn’t exist will be based on the status quo. or ratio for wages in 3 southern provinces At high rates, there may not be investors in the area because there must be a risk premium.

Mr. Pipat also said that for the wages of those who have children, he is preparing to propose to the
Cabinet soon to consider paying full wages for those who take maternity leave for 98 days, with the employer subsidizing the salary for 49 days and the Social Security Office paying 49. days, which is considered to receive full salary During maternity leave.-312.-

Source: Thai News Agency