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Bangkok Post
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Making more than ends meet

Protesters demand a hike in the daily minimum wage for workers outside Government House last month. Apichart Jinakul

A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.

Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin wants the cabinet to give the final say on the new wage within September, so it can take effect on Oct 1, three months ahead of the original schedule in January.

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