Deputy Permanent Labour Secretary Arthit Ismo said there&rsquo;s no punishment for employers who fail to meet the hike but he asked for their cooperation. He said it&rsquo;s necessary to keep in line with the cost-of-living rise that will occur when the Bt300 daily minimum wage goes into effect nationwide on January 1.&nbsp;

Bt10 hike in wage for students okayed

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Bt10 hike in wage for students okayed

The Central Wage Commit-tee yesterday approved a Bt10 increase in part-time wages for students. From January 1, the minimum hourly part-time student wage will be Bt40.

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