SMEs push back on wage hike

Smaller firms may delay investment and recruitment next year because of the recent minimum wage increase of 5-6 baht per day, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.

Last Friday, the national wage committee agreed to hike the daily minimum wage from 308-330 baht to 313-336 baht. The panel will propose the rise to the cabinet to take effect from Jan 1.

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