In depth
Under the Notification, employees working in the prescribed 17 professions outlined below will be entitled to receive wage rates based on their skill standards.
Professional Branches |
Minimum wage per day (THB) |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Industrial technology sector |
1. Transmission worker |
495 |
- |
- |
2. Pump and valve worker |
515 |
- |
- |
3. Steel structure fabricator |
500 |
- |
- |
4. Mechanical fitter |
500 |
- |
- |
5. Robotic MIG-MAG welding system controller |
520 |
- |
- |
6. Mechatronics and industrial robotics technician |
545 |
635 |
715 |
Mechanical sector |
1. Farm tractor mechanic |
465 |
535 |
620 |
2. Backhoe loader operator |
585 |
- |
- |
3. Excavator operator |
570 |
- |
- |
4. Towing trailer operator |
555 |
- |
- |
5. Wheel loader operator |
520 |
- |
- |
Service industry sector |
1. Holistic health promotion therapist: Thai Sappaya Nutrition Therapy |
500 |
600 |
- |
2. Holistic health promotion therapist: Thai Sappaya Hydrotherapy |
500 |
600 |
- |
3. Holistic health promotion therapist: Thai Sappaya Aromatherapy |
500 |
600 |
- |
4. Bartender |
475 |
525 |
600 |
5. Early childhood care |
530 |
- |
- |
6. Disabled-aid technician |
520 |
600 |
- |
As seen above, the wage rates of the 17 professional employees are classified into level 1 to 3 depending on the employee's required skills and level of experience.
In order to be eligible for the minimum wage rates, the employee must be employed to work in a position that requires skill, knowledge, and ability according to the prescribed skill standard. In addition, the employee must pass the professional skill standards tests and obtain relevant certificates from the authorities. The mere fact that an employee has relevant experience or a certificate does not automatically entitle them to the minimum wage for skilled workers.
Employers of the employees in these professions specified in the Notification will be legally required to pay wages at least at the rates specified by the Notification when it takes effect. Failure to pay wages in accordance with the Notification may subject employers to criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to THB 100,000, or both.