Minimum wage?

Minimum wage" is the lowest amount of compensation that employers are required to pay to employees as mandated by law. Employers are prohibited from paying wages less than the minimum wage rate, regardless of education level, gender, job type, nationality, or whether the employee is in a probationary period. Even if the employee works fewer hours in a day, they must be paid for 8 hours, and the wage cannot be reduced,

Minimum Wage 2567

The Cabinet has considered adjusting the minimum wage rates, which will be effective from January 1, 2567 onwards. The new minimum wage rates for the year 2567 will be divided into 17 rates, ranging from 330 to 370 baht, with increases of 2 to 16 baht per province. This represents an average increase of 2.37%, with the maximum rate set at 370 baht.

Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, the Minister of Labour, revealed that on January 17, 2567, the Wage Committee or Tripartite Committee will convene another meeting and establish a new subcommittee to delve into specific professions at the district or municipal levels. This will help ensure that the consideration for adjusting the minimum wage reflects the most accurate reality. Once the subcommittee has concluded its discussions and reached a consensus, all the data will be presented at the large Tripartite Committee meeting within March 2567 before announcing the new round of minimum wage rates. This announcement is expected to be made as a gift during the Songkran Festival 2567.

Minimum Wage Committee ?

Many people may wonder, who is the Minimum Wage Committee and what criteria do they use to consider minimum wage? Let's delve into the details.

The Minimum Wage Committee, also known as the Tripartite Committee, is a government-appointed committee tasked with deliberating on matters related to minimum wage. The committee is chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labor, and comprises representatives from the government (4 members), employers (5 members), and employees (5 members), totaling 15 members.

The criteria for considering minimum wage

The criteria for considering minimum wage by the Wage Committee are based on three groups as follows:

•  Factors related to the workers' livelihood necessities, including wages, cost of living, inflation, and prices of goods. 
• Factors related to the employer's ability to pay, including production costs, business capability, and labor productivity. 
• Factors related to the overall economy and society, including GDP, GPP, and the economic and social conditions of the country and provinces.

The Wage Committee will set and review the minimum wage for each province, and prepare it as an announcement for signing and submission to the Cabinet for acknowledgement and publication in the Royal Gazette.

How much will the minimum wage be increased for each province?

In the year 2567, there will be adjustments to the minimum wage varying by province. The details are as follows:

Rate of 370 baht: 1 province.      Phuket

Rate of 363 baht: 6 provinces.    Bangkok,Nakhon Pathom,Nonthaburi,

                                                    Pathum Thani,Samut Prakan,Samut Sakhon

Rate of 361 baht: 2 provinces.    Chonburi,Rayong

Rate of 352 baht: 1 province.      Nakhon Ratchasima

Rate of 351 baht: 1 province.      Samut Songkhram

Rate of 350 baht: 6 provinces.     Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya,Saraburi,

                                                     Chachoengsao,Prachinburi,Khon Kaen,

                                                     Chiang Mai

Rate of 349 baht: 1 province.       Lopburi

Rate of 348 baht: 3 provinces.     Suphan Buri,Nakhon Nayok,Nong Khai

Rate of 347 baht: 2 provinces.     Krabi,Trat

Rate of 344 baht: 3 provinces.     Phetchaburi,Chumphon,Surin

Rate of 343 baht: 3 provinces.     Yasothon,Lamphun,Nakhon Sawan

Rate of 342 baht: 5 provinces.     Nakhon Si Thammarat,Bung Kan,Kalasin,

                                                     Roi Et,Phetchabun

Rate of 341 baht: 5 provinces      Chai Nat,Sing Buri,Phatthalung,Chaiyaphum,

                                                     Ang Thong

Rate of 338 baht: 4 provinces.     Trang,Nan,Phayao,Phrae

Rate of 330 baht: 3 provinces.     Narathiwat,Pattani,Yala

Rate of 345 baht: 15 provinces.   Kanchanaburi,Prachuap Khiri Khan,Surat Thani,

                                                      Songkhla,Phang Nga,Chanthaburi,Sa Kaeo,

                                                      Nakhon Phanom,Mukdahan,Sakon Nakhon,

                                                      Buri Ram,Ubon Ratchathani,Chiang Rai,

                                                      Tak,Phitsanulok 

Rate of 340 baht: 16 provinces.    Ranong,Satun,Loei,Nong Bua Lamphu,

                                                      UdonThani,Maha Sarakham,Si Sa Ket,

                                                      Amnat Charoen,Mae Hong Son,Lampang,

                                                      Sukhothai,Uttaradit,Kamphaeng Phet,Phichit,

                                                      Uthai Thani,Ratchaburi,

Summary of Minimum Wage 2567

How is the minimum wage in 2567? With the data on the adjustment of the minimum wage in 2567, it is considered good news to welcome the Year of the Golden Dragon, as the issue of minimum wage is a concern for the people. It is something that improves the quality of life for the people. On January 17, 2567, the Wage Committee, or Tripartite Committee, will convene again to determine the new minimum wage. It is expected that the new minimum wage will be announced again in March 2567, to ensure that the minimum wage level for workers is appropriate.

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