PM confirms government is moving forward with 400 baht minimum wage increase, intends to make it this year, believes there will be no delays, admits it needs tripartite support and to follow the law. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra revealed after the cabinet meeting about the delayed 400-baht minimum wage increase that the government's policy is clear on the wage increase, but it requires a tripartite meeting to discuss how to express their opinions. They have tried to make an appointment to expedite this matter as quickly as possible and have tried to talk to each other. Ready to confirm that we will move forward with the policy of increasing the minimum wage to 400 baht and will continue to push for this matter. When asked if there was no stalling on the entrepreneurs' side, the Prime Minister said that everyone must talk first, there is no stalling, and all three sectors must talk in detail, and everything must be in accordance with the law. As for when the framework has been set for implementat ion, the Prime Minister said that it will be done as quickly as possible and that it depends on what obstacles there are. When asked if it will be implemented within this year, the Prime Minister said that this is the intention, which is this year. Source: Thai News Agency
The Prime Minister insists on moving forward with the minimum wage increase to 400 baht, intending to make it this year.
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