Wage committee rejects PM’s call to readjust minimum wages

20 Sept 23:12 Key points summarised by AI

The tri-partite wage committee rejected Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's request to reconsider their recent decision on minimum wage increases.
Employers' representatives on the committee warned against government interference, stating it could negatively impact the business sector.
The committee reconfirmed its December 8th decision to raise minimum wages by Bt2-16, with the new rates expected to take effect January 1st upon cabinet approval.
The Labour Minister denied government interference, clarifying that the government's input was an 'observation' regarding the proposed wage rates, and confirmed a new formula would be used for next year's wage calculations.

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.