People want single minimum wage for the whole country - NIDA Poll

28 Sept 06:38 Key points summarised by AI

A NIDA poll indicates that a majority of respondents desire a single, nationwide minimum wage, with many also believing the proposed Bt2-16 increase is too low.
The cabinet has approved a plan to raise new civil service recruits' salaries to 18,000 baht per month within two years, beginning in fiscal year 2024.
Existing civil servants with over two years of service will have their base salaries adjusted to exceed the new recruit threshold, while senior officials (C-9/director level) will not receive a pay raise.
Public opinion on the civil servant salary adjustments was divided, with nearly half of respondents finding the adjustment appropriate, while others expressed varied views including calls for broader increases or opposition to current adjustments.

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.