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	The policy first took effect in seven big provinces including Bangkok last April. Due to this policy, 70 other provinces also saw the minimum wage rising by about 40 per cent.&nbsp;</div>
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	Then, starting from January 1 this year, the minimum daily wage of Bt300 has taken effect across the country.</div>
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