New minimum wages to come into force by New Year

23 Sept 05:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Labour Minister confirmed new minimum wages will be announced in December, effective by the New Year, with rates set below 400 baht per day.
The new wages will vary by province, reflecting local economic conditions and cost of living, unlike a proposed uniform national rate.
Worker surveys indicate some employees fear job loss from wage increases and are hesitant to relocate for higher pay due to associated costs.
This development follows the Pheu Thai party's election pledge to increase the minimum wage to 600 baht per day within four years.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.