Bangkok: The Cabinet has approved an increase in the minimum wage to 400 baht per day for workers in Bangkok, as well as those employed in the tourism, hotel, and entertainment sectors, effective from July 1, 2025. This decision marks a significant policy shift aimed at improving the standard of living for workers in these industries.
According to Thai News Agency, Ms. Sasikarn Wattanachan, the deputy government spokeswoman, stated that the Cabinet has acknowledged the Wage Committee's announcement regarding the new minimum wage rates, which will soon be published in the Royal Gazette. The Ministry of Labor has categorized the wage adjustments into three groups: the first group will see an increase in the wage rate in all areas of Bangkok to 400 baht per day.
The second group involves adjusting the minimum wage rate for the hotel industry, specifically targeting 2-star, 3-star, and 4-star hotels across the nation, which will also see an increase to 400 baht per day. The third group sets the minimum wage rate in the entertainment business category, as per the law on service establishments nationwide, to 400 baht per day. The 22nd Wage Committee has agreed to implement these changes from July 1, 2025, onwards.
Initially, the Cabinet had acknowledged the Wage Committee's announcement on April 2, 2024, which was to take effect from April 13, 2024. This earlier decision applied to employers and employees in 4-star or higher hotel businesses with 50 or more employees in ten pilot provinces with high tourism income. The minimum wage rate was to be adjusted to 400 baht per day, with specific adjustments ranging from 30 to 55 baht per day in some areas.