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	With the approval, the significant pay raise will take effect from January 1 onward. Moreover, Somkiat yesterday expressed confidence that the government would be able to finally push the daily minimum wage to Bt300 nationwide by the start of 2013.&nbsp;</div>

Wage committee expected to approve 40-per cent hike Wednesday

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Wage committee expected to approve 40-per cent hike Wednesday

The Central Wage Committee looks set to approve a 40-per-cent hike for daily minimum wage across the country at its meeting Wednesday, according to Labour Ministry's permanent secretary Dr Somkiat Chayasriwong.

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