Thailand’s minimum wage varies by province, with rates revised periodically by the National Wage Committee.
In 2025, the government introduced incremental increases across most provinces, aiming to strike a balance between supporting worker incomes and maintaining business competitiveness.
Notably, rhe minimum wage is not uniform nationwide, major economic hubs like Bangkok and Phuket offer higher daily rates compared to rural provinces.
What is the minimum wage in Thailand?
Though wages are officially set as daily rates, businesses often calculate monthly or hourly equivalents for internal planning.
These conversions are based on assumptions such as 22 working days per month or an 8-hour workday.
For foreign firms, understanding Thailand’s minimum wage framework is essential for workforce budgeting, especially when operating across multiple provinces with differing rates.
Region-based minimum wage rates in Thailand
| Daily | Monthly | |||
| Provinces / Districts | THB | US$ | THB | US$ |
| Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Phuket, Rayong, Ko Samui (Surat Thani) | 400 | 12.31 | 10,433 | 321.14 |
| Mueang Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai), Hat Yai (Songkhla) | 380 | 11.70 | 9,912 | 305.08 |
| Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon | 372 | 11.45 | 9,703 | 298.66 |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 359 | 11.05 | 9,364 | 288.22 |
| Samut Songkhram | 358 | 11.02 | 9,338 | 287.42 |
| Ayutthaya | 357 | 10.99 | 9,312 | 286.62 |
| Chachoengsao (excluding Mueang District) | 356 | 10.96 | 9,286 | 285.81 |
| Saraburi | 355 | 10.93 | 9,260 | 285.01 |
| Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi | 354 | 10.90 | 9,234 | 284.21 |
| Lopburi, Suphan Buri | 353 | 10.87 | 9,207 | 283.41 |
| Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 352 | 10.83 | 9,181 | 282.60 |
| Chanthaburi, Trat | 351 | 10.80 | 9,155 | 281.80 |
| Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi | 350 | 10.77 | 9,129 | 281.00 |
| Phitsanulok, Sukhothai | 349 | 10.74 | 9,103 | 280.19 |
| Chiang Rai, Lampang | 348 | 10.71 | 9,077 | 279.39 |
| Lamphun, Phayao | 347 | 10.68 | 9,051 | 278.59 |
| Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani | 346 | 10.65 | 9,025 | 277.79 |
| Kamphaeng Phet, Tak | 345 | 10.62 | 8,999 | 276.98 |
| Chai Nat, Nakhon Si Thammarat | 344 | 10.59 | 8,973 | 276.18 |
| Phichit, Phrae | 343 | 10.56 | 8,947 | 275.38 |
| Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et | 342 | 10.53 | 8,921 | 274.57 |
| Khon Kaen, Udon Thani | 341 | 10.50 | 8,894 | 273.77 |
| Buri Ram, Surin | 340 | 10.47 | 8,868 | 272.97 |
| Nong Bua Lam Phu, Yasothon | 339 | 10.43 | 8,842 | 272.17 |
| Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan | 338 | 10.40 | 8,816 | 271.36 |
| Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala | 337 | 10.37 | 8,790 | 270.56 |
How does Thailand compare regionally?
As of 2025, Thailand’s minimum wage ranks in the mid-to-lower range among Southeast Asian countries. Bangkok’s minimum wage is approximately THB 363 per day, which translates to about US$228 per month, assuming 22 workdays. This places it below Indonesia (US$337 in Jakarta) and the Philippines (US$304 in Metro Manila), but above Vietnam (US$195 in top-tier regions) and Myanmar (under US$100).
Monthly minimum wage, Southeast Asia, 2025
| Country | Region | Local Currency | US$ | |
| Thailand | Bangkok | THB | 9,703 | 298.66 |
| Indonesia | Jakarta | IDR | 5,067,381 | 325 |
| Philippines | Metro Manila^ | PHP | 16,824 | 303.84 |
| Malaysia | National | MYR | 1,500 | 322.20 |
| Vietnam | Hanoi/HCMC | VND | 4,960,000 | 195 |
*Calculated using daily rate times 313 / 12.
^Non-agricultural workers
How does Thailand compare to Vietnam?
Thailand’s minimum wage is higher than Vietnam’s, with Bangkok offering the equivalent of about US$228/month in 2025, compared to US$195/month in Vietnam’s top-tier regions.
Thailand uses a daily wage system with relatively consistent rates across provinces, while Vietnam applies a monthly regional structure with wider disparities between urban and rural areas.
Overall, Thailand offers more predictable labour costs, but Vietnam remains more competitive for low-cost manufacturing due to its lower wage floor.
Learn more about Vietnam’s minimum wage→
How does Thailand compare to Indonesia?
Thailand and Indonesia both use regionally set minimum wages, but Indonesia’s are monthly and vary more widely by province, while Thailand uses a more uniform daily wage system.
In 2025, Bangkok’s minimum wage is about US$228/month, lower than Jakarta’s US$337/month, though Thailand’s rates are more consistent nationwide.
Indonesia offers greater wage flexibility and higher earnings in economic hubs, whereas Thailand’s structure provides predictability but less differentiation across regions.
Explore Indonesia’s minimum wage→
How does Thailand compare to the Philippines?
Thailand and the Philippines both use daily minimum wage systems, but the Philippines sets wages through 17 regional wage boards, resulting in greater variation.
As of 2025, Metro Manila’s daily minimum wage translates to about US$304/month, significantly higher than Bangkok’s US$228/month.
However, Thailand offers more consistency across provinces, while the Philippines faces greater disparities and inflation-related erosion of wage value.
Learn more about the minimum wage in the Philippines→
What’s next?
Thailand’s minimum wage structure reflects a regionally adjusted approach designed to balance economic growth with social equity.
While the 2025 increases aim to improve worker welfare, the lack of a uniform national rate means wage levels still vary across provinces, with higher rates in urban centres like Bangkok and Phuket.
This system offers flexibility but requires careful planning from employers operating across multiple regions.
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