Thai Hotels Association to challenge nationwide 400-baht minimum wage in court
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025
Thai Hotels Association plans to file a lawsuit for a review of the nationwide 400-baht minimum wage decision, citing severe impact on small hotels across all regions.
Thai food prices surge 106.5% in 13 years, cost of living soars amid rising rent and inflation
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025
Research shows Thai food prices have risen by 106.5% over the past 13 years. Experts predict a 2% increase in food costs for 2025–2026, driven by inflation and rising rent.
Cabinet acknowledges Bangkok’s minimum wage increase to 400 baht
TUESDAY, JULY 01, 2025
The Cabinet has acknowledged the tripartite Wage Committee’s decision to raise Bangkok’s minimum wage to 400 baht, effective July 1, benefiting 700,000 workers.
Thai Minimum Wage Hike Faces Standoff After Minister Resigns
SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025
A proposed 400-baht increase is in limbo as the Labour Ministry lacks a voice to present it to Cabinet, amid calls for a re-evaluation of the contentious decision
CLMV wages vs Thai jobs: how many work in Thailand?
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
A breakdown of minimum wages in CLMV countries — Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam — compared to Thailand, plus the latest Ministry of Labour statistics on how many migrant workers from these nations are currently employed in Thailand.
The Labour Ministry has plans to raise the minimum wage by another 400 baht on May 1 as a gift for workers during National Labour Day, Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Tuesday.