{"id":159,"date":"2025-07-05T02:44:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T19:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/minimum-wage-in-thailand\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T19:42:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T12:42:02","slug":"minimum-wage-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/th\/minimum-wage-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0e04\u0e48\u0e32\u0e41\u0e23\u0e07\u0e02\u0e31\u0e49\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e33\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e40\u0e17\u0e28\u0e44\u0e17\u0e22 \u0e1b\u0e35 2026: 337 \u0e16\u0e36\u0e07 400 \u0e1a\u0e32\u0e17\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e27\u0e31\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e1a\u0e48\u0e07\u0e15\u0e32\u0e21\u0e23\u0e32\u0e22\u0e08\u0e31\u0e07\u0e2b\u0e27\u0e31\u0e14"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/minimum-wage\/\">minimum wage<\/a> in Thailand is between 337 and 400 baht per day, set province by province.<\/strong> The 400 baht top rate applies in Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phuket, Rayong and on Koh Samui. The 337 baht floor applies in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala. Everywhere else falls between the two, across 17 rate bands. The full table of all 77 provinces is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rates come from Wage Committee Announcement on Minimum Wage (No. 14) of 17 June 2025, in force since 1 July 2025 and still the current announcement, re-checked against the Ministry of Labour on 23 August 2026. The Ministry publishes the announcement itself, with the rate table, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8-%E0%B8%89%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88-14-_1_-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">an official English translation<\/a> and in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8-%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%88.%E0%B8%82%E0%B8%B1%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B3-%E0%B8%8914-%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%A1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the Thai original<\/a>. Thai law sets a minimum <em>daily<\/em> wage, not a monthly salary. This guide covers the legal framework under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/documents\/Labour%20Laws\/The%20Labour%20Protection%20Act%20B.E.%202541.pdf\">Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541<\/a>, the full provincial rates, and what an employer actually has to do to stay compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Provincial map showing minimum wage rates in Thailand for 2025 with color-coded regions highlighting wage differences from 337 to 400 baht per day\" class=\"wp-image-22309 tlo-responsive-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/minimum-wage-thailand-provincial-map-2025.png\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#historical-development-of-thailands-minimum-wage-system\">Historical Development of Thailand\u2019s Minimum Wage System<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#current-legal-framework\">Current Legal Framework of the Minimum Wage in Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#current-minimum-wage-rates-2025\">What Is the Current Minimum Wage in Thailand? (Rates in Force Since 1 July 2025)<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#skill-standard-wage\">The Other Statutory Wage Floor: Skill Standard Rates<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#employer-obligations-and-legal-requirements\">What Are an Employer\u2019s Obligations Under the Thai Minimum Wage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#legal-consequences-of-non-compliance\">What Happens If an Employer Does Not Pay the Minimum Wage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#economic-impact-and-government-support-measures\">Economic Impact and Government Support Measures<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#government-support-for-businesses\">Government Support for Businesses<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-is-the-new-minimum-wage-in-thailand-for-2024\">Links:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"historical-development-of-thailands-minimum-wage-system\"><strong>Historical Development of Thailand\u2019s Minimum Wage System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"origins-and-early-development-1972-1998\"><strong>Origins and Early Development (1972-1998)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system related to the minimum wage in Thailand was <strong>first established on March 16, 1972<\/strong> through Revolutionary Party Decree No. 103, making Thailand one of the early adopters of minimum wage legislation in Southeast Asia. The initial authority was granted to the Ministry of Interior, which established the National Wage Committee (NWC) as a tripartite body representing government, employers, and employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>first minimum wage was set at 12 baht per day in April 1973<\/strong>, applied only to Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, and Pathum Thani. This modest beginning would eventually evolve into a comprehensive nationwide system. Since 1974, minimum wage rates have been applied throughout the Kingdom using a geographical zoning system that remains in place today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum wage was originally defined as \u201ca wage rate which an employee deserves and is sufficient for an employee\u2019s living\u201d. During the early decades, adjustments were primarily based on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/the-cost-of-living-in-thailand\/\">cost of living<\/a> studies and inflation rates. Since 1990, economic growth has been incorporated into wage adjustment calculations using the formula: (economic growth rate \u00f7 2) + inflation rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-labour-protection-act-era-1998-present\"><strong>The Labour Protection Act Era (1998-Present)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant transformation occurred with the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labour.go.th\/attachments\/article\/47756\/Labour_Protection_Act_BE2541.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998)<\/a><\/strong>, which established the modern framework for minimum wage determination. This landmark legislation addressed previous system problems including non-compliance with minimum daily wage standards, unclear criteria, and unreliable data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to the 1998 Act, the system faced criticism from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which provided technical assistance in 1995<a href=\"#fn1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>. The ILO recommended a \u201ctwo-tier\u201d system distinguishing between poverty safety net wages and fair wages enabling workers to benefit from economic development. While the industrial minimum wage concept was not adopted, the 1997 reforms introduced a structure combining national \u201cbase wages\u201d with \u201cprovincial minimum wages\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img alt=\"Graph showing the history minimum wage in Thailand from 1973 to 2025\" class=\"wp-image-22308 tlo-responsive-img\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/minimum-wage-in-thailand-history-graph.jpg\" style=\"width:600px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historical progression of Thailand\u2019s minimum wage in Bangkok area from 1973 to 2025, showing key policy milestones and rate changes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-legal-framework\"><strong>Current Legal Framework<\/strong> of the Minimum Wage in Thailand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legislative-foundation\"><strong>Legislative Foundation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.labour.go.th\/attachments\/article\/47756\/Labour_Protection_Act_BE2541.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998)<\/a><\/strong> serves as the primary legislation governing minimum wages in Thailand. This Act establishes comprehensive provisions for wage determination, payment requirements, and enforcement mechanisms. The minimum wage system operates under three core principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Labor Protection<\/strong>: Minimum wage serves as a major measure of worker protection<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tripartite Determination<\/strong>: Wage levels determined through collaborative machinery involving government, employers, and employees<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Provincial Decentralization<\/strong>: Wage-fixing decentralized to provincial levels to account for local economic conditions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Institutional Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"national-wage-committee-nwc\"><strong>National Wage Committee (NWC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NWC, chaired by the Permanent Secretary of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.go.th\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Labour<\/a>, comprises the enforcement of minimum daily wage rates across various sectors. <strong>15 members<\/strong>: The committee has a two-year renewable term and primary responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the minimum daily wage standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proposing wage policy recommendations to the Cabinet<\/li>\n\n<li>Setting basic minimum wage rates<\/li>\n\n<li>Determining provincial minimum wage rates<\/li>\n\n<li>Providing guidance on wage adjustments based on socio-economic conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provincial-subcommittees-on-minimum-wage-psmw\"><strong>Provincial Subcommittees on Minimum Wage (PSMW)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each province has a tripartite PSMW including the governor, provincial commerce and industrial officers, public interest representatives, and equal numbers of worker and employer representatives. These committees recommend provincial wage adjustments to the NWC based on local economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"subcommittee-on-technical-affairs-and-review-star\"><strong>Subcommittee on Technical Affairs and Review (STAR)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 2004, STAR reviews PSMW recommendations before final NWC consideration, ensuring technical accuracy and consistency across provinces in relation to the daily minimum wage rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"determination-criteria\"><strong>Determination Criteria<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.labour.go.th\/attachments\/article\/47756\/Labour_Protection_Act_BE2541.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Section 87 of the Labour Protection Act<\/a>, minimum wage determination must consider nine key indicators organized into three categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost-of-living-indicators\"><strong>Cost of Living Indicators:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer price index and inflation rates<\/li>\n\n<li>Standard of living requirements<\/li>\n\n<li>Prices of goods and services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employer-capacity-indicators\"><strong>Employer Capacity Indicators:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business operational capacity<\/li>\n\n<li>Cost of production<\/li>\n\n<li>Labor productivity levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"economic-conditions\"><strong>Economic Conditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gross Domestic Product (GDP)<\/li>\n\n<li>Overall socio-economic situation<\/li>\n\n<li>Regional economic variations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"current-minimum-wage-rates-2025\"><strong>What Is the Current Minimum Wage in Thailand? (Rates in Force Since 1 July 2025)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"provincial-rate-structure\"><strong>Provincial Rate Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand currently implements a <strong>graduated minimum wage system<\/strong> ranging from <strong>337 to 400 baht per day<\/strong>, reflecting regional economic disparities and cost of living variations. The rates, effective from different dates in 2025, demonstrate the government\u2019s approach to balancing worker welfare with business sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The highest rates of <strong>400 baht per day<\/strong> apply to economically robust areas including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationthailand.com\/news\/policy\/40052011\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bangkok (effective July 1, 2025)<\/a>, Phuket, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayong, and Koh Samui district in Surat Thani (effective January 1, 2025). The lowest rates of <strong>337 baht per day<\/strong> apply to the three southern border provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala, reflecting the challenging security and economic conditions in these areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Daily rate<\/th><th>Provinces<\/th><th>Areas<\/th><th>Monthly equivalent at 26 working days<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>400 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phuket, Rayong, Surat Thani (Koh Samui district only)<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>10,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>380 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Chiang Mai (Mueang Chiang Mai district only), Songkhla (Hat Yai district only)<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>9,880<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>372 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>9,672<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>359 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Nakhon Ratchasima<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>9,334<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>358 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Samut Songkhram<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>9,308<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>357 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Chiang Mai (all districts except Mueang Chiang Mai), Khon Kaen, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Prachinburi, Saraburi<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>9,282<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>356 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Lopburi<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>9,256<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>355 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Nakhon Nayok, Nong Khai, Suphan Buri<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>9,230<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>354 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Krabi, Trat<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>9,204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>352 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Buriram, Chanthaburi, Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Phang Nga, Phitsanulok, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Sa Kaeo, Sakon Nakhon, Songkhla (all districts except Hat Yai), Surat Thani (all districts except Koh Samui), Tak, Ubon Ratchathani<\/td><td>15<\/td><td>9,152<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>351 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Chumphon, Phetchaburi, Surin<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>9,126<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>350 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Lamphun, Nakhon Sawan, Yasothon<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>9,100<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>349 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Bueng Kan, Kalasin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phetchabun, Roi Et<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>9,074<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>348 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Ang Thong, Chai Nat, Chaiyaphum, Phatthalung, Sing Buri<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>9,048<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>347 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Amnat Charoen, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Nong Bua Lamphu, Phichit, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Sisaket, Satun, Sukhothai, Udon Thani, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>9,022<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>345 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Trang<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>8,970<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>337 baht<\/strong><\/td><td>Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>8,762<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thailand minimum daily wage by province, all 77 provinces. Set by the Wage Committee Announcement No. 14 of 17 June 2025, in force since 1 July 2025 and unchanged for 2026. Rates run from 337 to 400 baht per day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three provinces are split, because the rate follows the district and not the province: <strong>Chiang Mai<\/strong> (380 baht in Mueang Chiang Mai, 357 baht elsewhere), <strong>Songkhla<\/strong> (380 baht in Hat Yai, 352 baht elsewhere) and <strong>Surat Thani<\/strong> (400 baht on Koh Samui, 352 baht elsewhere). Pay the rate for the district where the work is actually done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separately from the provincial rates, a rate of <strong>400 baht per day<\/strong> applies nationwide to hotel businesses in grades 2, 3 and 4 and to service and entertainment establishments, whatever province they sit in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On the monthly column.<\/strong> Thai law sets a minimum <em>daily<\/em> wage. There is no statutory monthly minimum, so the last column is arithmetic for budgeting only: the daily rate times 26 working days. An employee who works a six-day week reaches roughly that figure; one who works five days a week reaches about 22 times the daily rate. It is not a floor an employer can be prosecuted against, and it does not include overtime, holiday pay or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/social-security\/\">social security<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"special-sector-provisions\"><strong>Special Sector Provisions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond provincial rates, Thailand has implemented <strong>sector-specific minimum wages<\/strong> for tourism and entertainment industries nationwide. These provisions recognize the higher revenue potential and labor-intensive nature of these sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>400 baht daily minimum wage<\/strong> applies nationwide to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hotels classified as Category 2, 3, and 4<\/strong> under the Hotel Act (including hotels with 50+ rooms or rated two stars and above)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Entertainment venues<\/strong> registered under the Service Establishments Act (bars, karaoke venues, massage parlors)<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Tourism and service industries<\/strong> meeting specified criteria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Latest Changes: The Bangkok 400 Baht Increase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"implementation-details\"><strong>Implementation Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most significant recent development is <strong>Bangkok\u2019s minimum wage increase to 400 baht per day<\/strong>, effective <strong>July 1, 2025<\/strong>. This represents a <strong>28 baht increase<\/strong> from the previous 372 baht rate, marking a <strong>7.5% wage increase<\/strong> for workers in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tripartite Wage Committee approved this increase on June 17, 2025, following three hours of deliberation and achieving the required two-thirds majority. The Cabinet formally acknowledged the decision on July 1, with immediate publication in the Royal Gazette for retroactive effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coverage-and-impact\"><strong>Coverage and Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wage increase affects <strong>all businesses and workers in Bangkok are required to adhere to the minimum daily wage standards set by law<\/strong>, regardless of sector, benefiting an estimated <strong>700,000 workers nationwide<\/strong> when combined with the sector-specific increases. The decision extends the 400 baht rate, previously limited to selected tourist provinces and upmarket hotels, to encompass Thailand\u2019s economic center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government\u2019s rationale emphasizes <strong>improving worker welfare and stimulating economic growth<\/strong>, particularly in tourism and service sectors considered better positioned to absorb increased labor costs Deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Watthanachan stated the policy would \u201cimprove the living conditions of more than 700,000 workers nationwide\u201d and inject spending power into local economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"business-reactions-and-concerns\"><strong>Business Reactions and Concerns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The increase has generated <strong>mixed reactions from the business community<\/strong>. The Federation of Thai Industries and small business associations have expressed concerns about <strong>rising operational costs during economic uncertainty<\/strong>. Hotel owner Chatchai Kosawisut from Khon Kaen described the policy as \u201cpunishment\u201d rather than reform, arguing that increased costs could force businesses to reduce staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, government officials maintain that the <strong>targeted approach focusing on tourism and hospitality sectors<\/strong> minimizes broader economic disruption while supporting workers in industries with higher revenue potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"skill-standard-wage\">The Other Statutory Wage Floor: Skill Standard Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum wage is not the only rate an employer can be obliged to pay. Under <strong>sections 79(4) and 88 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/labour-protection-act\/\">Labour Protection Act<\/a> B.E. 2541<\/strong>, as amended by the Labour Protection Act (No. 3) B.E. 2551, the same Wage Committee also fixes <em>wage rates according to skill standards<\/em>. These are trade by trade and level by level, they sit well above the provincial minimum, and they are numbered in their own separate series. That numbering trips people up: an announcement carrying a higher number than the minimum wage one is usually from this series, not a new minimum wage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rule is in clause 5 of each announcement. Where an employer has an employee work in a position or on work that requires the skill, knowledge and ability of a national skill standard in a given trade and level, whether the work covers the whole of that standard or only part of it, the employer <strong>must pay not less than the skill standard rate for that trade and level<\/strong>. Clause 6 puts the first move on the employee: someone who has passed the skill standard test, whether before or after the announcement takes effect, must give the certificate to the employer promptly, and the employer then pays the rate <strong>from the day the certificate was received<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A new announcement takes effect on 14 September 2026 on the Ministry of Labour\u2019s own reckoning.<\/strong> Wage Committee Announcement on Wage Rates according to Skill Standards (No. 15), resolved by Wage Committee set 22 at meeting 8\/2568 on 22 December 2025, signed on 29 January 2026 by the Permanent Secretary for Labour as Chairman of the Wage Committee, and published in the Royal Gazette volume 143 special part 150 Ngor of 16 June 2026. Clause 1 does not name a date. It reads <em>\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e21\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1e\u0e49\u0e19\u0e01\u0e33\u0e2b\u0e19\u0e14\u0e40\u0e01\u0e49\u0e32\u0e2a\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e19\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e41\u0e15\u0e48\u0e27\u0e31\u0e19\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e30\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28\u0e43\u0e19\u0e23\u0e32\u0e0a\u0e01\u0e34\u0e08\u0e08\u0e32\u0e19\u0e38\u0e40\u0e1a\u0e01\u0e29\u0e32\u0e40\u0e1b\u0e47\u0e19\u0e15\u0e49\u0e19\u0e44\u0e1b<\/em>: the announcement applies once ninety days from Gazette publication have elapsed. The Ministry of Labour states the effective date as <strong>14 September 2026<\/strong> in the footer of its published copy of the announcement, and that is the date the Ministry itself works from. Counted strictly under section 193\/3 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/thai-civil-and-commercial-code\/\">Civil and Commercial Code<\/a>, which excludes the day of publication, the ninety days end on 14 September and the announcement commences on 15 September 2026. An employer gains nothing from that one-day difference: pay the new rates from 14 September. It adds four trades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table>\n<thead><tr><th>Trade<\/th><th>Level<\/th><th>Not less than, per day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Flux cored arc welder (machinery and production)<\/td><td>Level 1<\/td><td><strong>550 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Flux cored arc welder<\/td><td>Level 2<\/td><td><strong>650 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>MIG welder (machinery and production)<\/td><td>Level 1<\/td><td><strong>550 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>MIG welder<\/td><td>Level 2<\/td><td><strong>650 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Off grid solar cell system installer (electrical and electronics)<\/td><td>Level 1<\/td><td><strong>560 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Industrial robot maintenance technician (automation and robotics)<\/td><td>Level 1<\/td><td><strong>630 baht<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skill standard wage rates added by Announcement No. 15, in force 14 September 2026. Compare the 337 to 400 baht provincial minimum wage above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clause 4 defines a day as the employee\u2019s normal working time, so these are daily rates on the same basis as the minimum wage. Earlier announcements in the same series cover many other trades and remain in force, so an employer of certified workers should check the series rather than this one announcement. The full Thai text of No. 15 is on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mol.go.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A8%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%93%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87-%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87-%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%88%E0%B9%89%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%90%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%9D%E0%B8%B5%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B7%E0%B8%AD-%E0%B8%89%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88-15.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Labour site<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The practical point.<\/strong> Paying 400 baht a day in Bangkok satisfies the minimum wage and can still leave an employer underpaying. If the worker holds a national skill certificate in one of these trades and has handed it over, the floor is 550, 560, 630 or 650 baht, and the shortfall is recoverable as unpaid wages in the same way as any other underpayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"employer-obligations-and-legal-requirements\"><strong>What Are an Employer\u2019s Obligations Under the Thai Minimum Wage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fundamental-payment-obligations\"><strong>Fundamental Payment Obligations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Labour Protection Act, <strong>employers are legally prohibited from paying wages below the prescribed minimum rates<\/strong> once announced in the Government Gazette. This obligation applies immediately upon the effective date of any wage adjustment, superseding any existing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/employment-contract\/\">employment contracts<\/a> or agreements that specify lower compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-employer-obligations-include\"><strong>Key employer obligations include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wage-payment-requirements\"><strong>Wage Payment Requirements<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Currency<\/strong>: Wages must be paid in Thai currency unless employee consent is obtained for alternative payment methods<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Payment must occur at the employee\u2019s workplace unless alternative arrangements are agreed upon<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Timing<\/strong>: Regular payment schedules must be maintained according to contract terms<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>: Employers must maintain accurate wage records and provide payment documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"working-time-definitions\"><strong>Working Time Definitions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The minimum wage applies to specific working time definitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Normal work<\/strong>: 8 hours per day constitutes a full working day for minimum wage calculation<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Hazardous work<\/strong>: 7 hours per day for work potentially harmful to health and safety<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Part-time considerations<\/strong>: Employees are entitled to the full daily minimum wage regardless of reduced working hours, provided they work their normal scheduled day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"compliance-monitoring-and-reporting\"><strong>Compliance Monitoring and Reporting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers must ensure compliance with <strong>immigration and tax reporting requirements<\/strong> related to minimum wage payments. The Thai <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/glossary\/immigration-bureau\/\">Immigration Bureau<\/a> monitors wages of Thai employees through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Monthly tax returns (Form PND.1)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Social security contribution reports (Form Sor Bor Sor 1-10)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses employing foreign workers, failure to demonstrate that Thai employees earn at least the minimum wage can result in <strong>rejection or suspension of expatriate visa extensions<\/strong>. Companies must ensure monthly tax returns and social security reports show Thai employees earning at least <strong>12,000 baht monthly<\/strong> (400 baht \u00d7 30 days) in applicable provinces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"record-keeping-and-notification-requirements\"><strong>Record-Keeping and Notification Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Post minimum wage notifications<\/strong> in prominent workplace locations throughout the enforcement period, including areas with specific minimum daily wage rates<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Maintain comprehensive wage records<\/strong> including overtime, holiday pay, and other compensation<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Ensure equal pay provisions<\/strong> for workers performing the same nature, quality, and quantity of work regardless of gender<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Comply with deduction limitations<\/strong> as specified in Section 76 of the Labour Protection Act<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Enforcement Mechanisms and Penalties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"legal-consequences-of-non-compliance\"><strong>What Happens If an Employer Does Not Pay the Minimum Wage?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Violations of minimum wage requirements carry serious<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-labour-law\/\"><strong> legal penalties<\/strong> under Thai law, the minimum daily wage is a fundamental right for all workers.<\/a> Employers who fail to pay the prescribed minimum wage face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Imprisonment<\/strong>: Up to 6 months<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Monetary fines<\/strong>: Up to 100,000 baht per violation<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Combined penalties<\/strong>: Both imprisonment and fines may be imposed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These penalties apply <strong>per violation<\/strong>, meaning employers with multiple non-compliant employees face escalating consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Labor Inspection System<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Department of Labour Protection and Welfare<\/strong> conducts regular inspections to ensure minimum wage compliance. Recent inspection data reveals ongoing challenges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>2003 inspection results<\/strong>: 10.4% of inspected establishments (11,240 out of 108,043) paid below required minimum wages<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>2002 survey findings<\/strong>: 1.71 million workers were paid less than applicable minimum wage rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these figures show improvement from the estimated 37% non-compliance rate in 1994, enforcement remains a significant challenge, particularly among <strong>small establishments and informal sector businesses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worker Rights and Remedy Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workers experiencing minimum wage violations have several recourse options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct reporting to labor inspectors<\/strong> through provincial labor offices<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Filing complaints<\/strong> through the formal labor dispute resolution system<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Seeking assistance<\/strong> from labor unions and worker advocacy organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Labour Protection Act provides workers with <strong>preferential rights over employer assets<\/strong> in cases of unpaid wages, equivalent to tax and duty preferences under the Civil and Commercial Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"economic-impact-and-government-support-measures\"><strong>Economic Impact and Government Support Measures<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"economic-analysis-and-projections\"><strong>Economic Analysis and Projections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research indicates that the minimum wage increases will have <strong>varied economic impacts across sectors and regions<\/strong>. Studies suggest a nationwide 400 baht minimum wage could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increase inflation by approximately 0.1%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Raise average labor costs by 6%<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Benefit workers primarily in labor-intensive industries<\/strong> such as agriculture, domestic work, and accommodation\/food services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Bank of Thailand\u2019s analysis<\/strong> indicates limited overall wage impact, with average wages expected to increase by only 2.3% due to indirect effects on wage structures. Most workers (approximately 85%) already earn above the new minimum wage rates, limiting direct impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-support-for-businesses\"><strong>Government Support for Businesses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing the potential burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the government has implemented measures to support compliance with the minimum daily wage in regions like Chiang Mai and Songkhla:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"soft-loan-programs\"><strong>Soft Loan Programs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>30 billion baht in soft loans<\/strong> coordinated through six commercial banks to help businesses adjust to higher wage costs<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Low-interest rates (0.01% to banks, maximum 3.5% to SMEs)<\/strong> for three-year terms<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Targeted support for affected sectors<\/strong> including manufacturing, hospitality, and service industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"regional-support-initiatives\"><strong>Regional Support Initiatives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Special provisions for economically challenged areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>15 billion baht soft loan scheme<\/strong> for SMEs in southern border provinces (Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat) at 1.99% annual interest<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Extended program duration<\/strong> through 2027 to ensure business continuity<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Maximum borrowing limits<\/strong> of 20 million baht per borrower for liquidity and expansion needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand\u2019s minimum wage system represents a <strong>sophisticated balance between worker protection and economic sustainability<\/strong>, evolved over more than five decades of continuous refinement. The recent increase to <strong>400 baht per day in Bangkok<\/strong> and specific sectors nationwide demonstrates the government\u2019s commitment to improving worker welfare while maintaining economic competitiveness through the enforcement of daily minimum wage rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For employers, compliance is not optional but a legal requirement<\/strong> carrying significant penalties for violations. Understanding the complex provincial rate structures, sector-specific provisions, and reporting obligations is essential for maintaining legal compliance with the minimum daily wage and avoiding costly penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For workers, the minimum wage provides crucial protection<\/strong> against exploitation while serving as a foundation for economic advancement. The current system\u2019s emphasis on regional variation acknowledges Thailand\u2019s diverse economic landscape while ensuring basic living standards for all workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>ongoing evolution of Thailand\u2019s minimum wage policy<\/strong> reflects broader economic and social changes, with future adjustments likely to continue balancing worker welfare, business sustainability, and national economic competitiveness. As Thailand advances toward its development goals, the minimum wage system will remain a critical tool for ensuring that economic growth benefits all segments of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employers must stay informed<\/strong> about regulatory changes, maintain accurate wage records, and ensure full compliance with all applicable minimum wage requirements. The investment in proper compliance systems and worker welfare ultimately contributes to Thailand\u2019s broader economic development and social stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FAQs about Minimum Wage in Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662337897\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the minimum wage in Thailand in 2026?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Between 337 and 400 baht per day, depending on the province. The rates come from Wage Committee Announcement No. 14 of 17 June 2025, in force since 1 July 2025, and they have not been changed for 2026. The 400 baht top rate applies in Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phuket, Rayong and on Koh Samui. The 337 baht floor applies in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662362941\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How does the minimum wage vary across provinces in Thailand?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Minimum wage rates are not uniform across all provinces in Thailand. Under Wage Committee Announcement No. 14, in force since 1 July 2025, the daily rates range from THB 337 to THB 400 depending on the province. For instance, Bangkok and certain business types may have higher rates compared to the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662363948\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">When will the minimum wage be adjusted again?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No further increase has been announced. Announcement No. 14 is still the operative instrument for 2026. The Wage Committee reviews rates periodically, but any change binds employers only once it is published in the Royal Gazette, so check that date before relying on a figure reported in the press.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662392755\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the daily wage rates for Bangkok and its surrounding provinces?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In Bangkok, the minimum daily wage rate is set at THB 400. This rate applies to various sectors, including certain business types that may be impacted by the Entertainment Place Act.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662394396\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the minimum wage in Hat Yai?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>380 baht per day in Hat Yai district. It is one of only two districts on that rate, the other being Mueang Chiang Mai. The rest of Songkhla province is on 352 baht per day. The rate follows the district where the work is actually done, not the province.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662417857\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the provisions for workers regarding paid public holidays?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Workers in Thailand are entitled to work on paid public holidays as per labor laws. The minimum wage applies to these days as well, ensuring that employees receive fair compensation even on holidays.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662432974\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How can workers resolve individual labor disputes related to wages?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Workers facing issues related to wages can seek assistance in resolving individual labor disputes through official labor offices or legal channels. The Thai government has mechanisms in place to help workers address their concerns effectively.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1751662450884\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What are the implications of the new minimum wage for the Mueang Chiang Mai District?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Mueang Chiang Mai district is on 380 baht per day, not the 400 baht top rate. It is one of only two districts assessed separately from the province around it, the other being Hat Yai in Songkhla, and the rest of Chiang Mai province is on 357 baht. The rates come from Wage Committee Announcement No. 14, in force since 1 July 2025.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-new-minimum-wage-in-thailand-for-2024\">Links:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boi.go.th\/index.php?page=labor_costs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BOI on the minimum wages (table)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Last reviewed: 4 September 2026. Currency of the rates was the point of this review and it was checked rather than carried forward: Wage Committee Announcement on Minimum Wage (No. 14) of 17 June 2025 is still the operative instrument, no later announcement in that series was found, and the 337 to 400 baht range is unchanged for 2026. Mueang Chiang Mai at 380 baht was corrected in the FAQ, where it had said 400; the rate table on this page was already right. <strong>How that was checked, so the date above does not imply more than it should:<\/strong> the Ministry of Labour&#8217;s own site is behind a bot wall and could not be read directly, so currency rests on independent Thai and international sources agreeing that No. 14 is unchanged, and on this page&#8217;s own re-check of 23 August 2026. The two wage series are numbered separately, so Announcement No. 15 is a skill-standard announcement and not a newer minimum wage. <strong>Not verified against a primary source:<\/strong> the historical section before 2013, the SME soft-loan figures, the inflation and GDP estimates, and the social security and monthly-reporting figures.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- tlo-hublink-2026-08-16 -->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"tlo-hublink wp-block-paragraph\">Minimum wage is only one part of the framework. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/thai-labour-law\/\">Thai labour law<\/a> sets the rest of the employment terms, and our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thailawonline.com\/employee-rights-in-thailand\/\">employee rights in Thailand<\/a> covers what an employee can actually enforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The minimum wage in Thailand is between 337 and 400 baht per day, set province by province. 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