ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2024

Minimum Wage Hiked For 17 Skilled Professions

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During this election period, you may have noticed some discussions regarding minimum wage.

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Marisa Chicarelli

During this election period, you may have noticed some discussions regarding minimum wage. If your business is in certain industries, you should be prepared for the minimum wage hike for 17 types of skilled employees, including backhoe operators, nutritionists, and bartenders. The rule was announced on 10 January 2023, which means it comes into force on 11 May 2023.

The full list:

Transmission worker THB495
Pump and valve worker THB515
Steel structure fabricator THB500
Mechanical fitter THB500
Robotic welding system controller THB520
Robotics technician THB545-715
Farm tractor mechanic THB465-620
Backhoe loader operator THB585
Excavator operator THB570
Towing trailer operator THB555

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