Bangkok, Government spokesperson confirms no trilateral intervention. The issue of adjusting the minimum wage Accepted because it complies with the law But I don't agree. Hopefully next time we will consider increasing it. Use the inflation rate - statistics for the past 5 years to calculate. Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Said that in the case where the Tripartite Meeting upheld the original resolution of increasing the minimum wage nationwide, the government did not have the authority to consider it, only acknowledging the said resolution. Because the Cabinet does not have the right to protest. But at the same time, the government has the right to take responsibility for the suffering of the people. According to research, the minimum wage increase rate is 440 baht per person, but this time the wage increase is only 2-16 baht, which is not enough for living. Mr. Chai also stated that The government cannot intervene to allow the tripartite committee to review. But the government also has the right to express its opinions. which the Prime Minister He himself expressed his opinions and used his discretion. Let the Tripartite come and discuss again. But if you will consider it, it is a legal right. But there is no provision that an increase in the wage rate can only be considered. 1 time in a year This time, Mr. Phiphat Royal duties? Minister of Labor Specifies that the formula for calculating wages Inflation figures and statistical figures for the past 5 years must be used in the calculation.
Source: Thai News Agency