Thailand to revise minimum wage across provinces from January
Thailand is set to implement a new minimum wage structure across its 77 provinces from January 1, 2025. The decision was made following an extensive meeting led by Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Labour.
The meeting, which took place yesterday, December 23 and lasted over five hours, resulted in a unanimous agreement on the new wage rates, which will see daily wages increase by between 7 to 55 baht, averaging a 2.9% hike.
The highest minimum wage will be 400 baht per day, while the lowest will be 337 baht per day. This decision considers the rising cost of living and economic factors. The new wage structure aims to accommodate the economic pressures faced by workers throughout the country.
Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Rayong, and the district of Koh Samui in Surat Thani will benefit from the highest wage of 400 baht per day. The 380 baht daily rate will apply to the districts of Mueang Chiang Mai in Chiang Mai and Hat Yai in Songkhla.
In Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, and Samut Sakhon, workers will receive a minimum of 372 baht per day. Meanwhile, Nakhon Ratchasima will have a rate of 359 baht per day, and Samut Songkhram will set its rate at 358 baht per day.
Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai (excluding the district of Mueang Chiang Mai), Prachin Buri, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, and Saraburi will offer 357 baht per day. Lopburi will establish a daily rate of 356 baht, while Nakhon Nayok, Suphanburi, and Nong Khai will have a rate of 355 baht.
Krabi and Trat are set to offer 354 baht per day. A wage of 352 baht will be implemented in 15 provinces, including Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Chiang Rai, Tak, Nakhon Phanom, Buriram, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phang Nga, Phitsanulok, Mukdahan, Sakon Nakhon, Songkhla (excluding Hat Yai district), Sa Kaeo, Surat Thani (excluding Koh Samui district), and Ubon Ratchathani.
In Chumphon, Phetchaburi, and Surin, the daily wage will be set at 351 baht, while Nakhon Sawan, Yasothon, and Lamphun will offer 350 baht. The rate of 349 baht will be applicable in Kalasin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Bueng Kan, Phetchabun, and Roi Et.
A daily wage of 348 baht will be given in Chai Nat, Chaiyaphum, Phatthalung, Sing Buri, and Ang Thong. Sixteen provinces, including Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Lampang, Loei, Si Sa Ket, Satun, Sukhothai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Amnat Charoen, Udon Thani, Uttaradit, and Uthai Thani will have a rate of 347 baht.
The provinces of Trang, Nan, Phayao, and Phrae will establish a minimum wage of 345 baht per day. The lowest rate of 337 baht will be observed in Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala, reported KhaoSod.
“This adjustment is crucial to ensure that the minimum wage reflects the current economic situation and supports the livelihoods of workers across Thailand.”
