Minimum Wage

The Thai Cabinet has approved a set of minimum wages for the sectors construction, industrial arts, and certain service providers. Employees have a right to claim at least the minimum wage if they received a certificate from the Department of Skill Development certifying proficiency in the relevant area. The wages will take effect 90 days after the promulgation in the Royal Gazette.

The wages are as follows:

Construction (all rates are per day)

Gypsum board installers Level 1: THB 450; Level 2: THB 595
Draftsmen, THB 645
Tilers, Level 1: THB 450; Level 2: THB 550; Level 3: THB 650
Building painters, Level 1: THB 465; Level 2: THB 600
Lightweight concrete masons and installers, Level 1: THB 475; Level 2: THB 575

Industrial arts

Jewelers, Level 1: THB 450, Level 2: THB 550, Level 3: THB 650
Furniture installers, Level 1: THB 430; Level 2: THB 550
Accessory makers, THB 525
Niello workers, THB 625

Service providers

Holistic health promotion therapist, Level 1: THB 460; Level 2: THB 475
Patisserie makers, Level 1: THB 400; Level 2: THB 505
Front Office employees, Level 1: THB 440; Level 2: THB 565
Food and beverage employees, THB 440
Hairdressers for males, Level 1: THB 430, Level 2: 500, Level 3: THB 630
Hairdressers for females, Level 1: THB 440; Level 2: THB 510; Level 3: THB 650
Elderly Care, THB 500

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