Sudden wage hike 'may lead to job losses'

Workers led by the State Enterprises Workers’ Relations Confederation and related labour groups call for an end to violations of workers’ rights and demand a substantially higher minimum daily wage increase. The groups held a May Day parade from the Democracy Monument to Government House to highlight their cause on May 1. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

The Move Forward Party (MFP) should let Pheu Thai handle the country's economic policy, business leaders said, warning that raising wages too high and too fast could lead to job losses due to workers being replaced by machines.

Pratheep Watcharachokkasem, deputy chair of the United Chinese Clans Association of Thailand, said he had written to MFP leader Pita Limjaroenrat.