Thailand Raises Wages for Temporary Health Workers Effective Oct 1
We need to output a short summary in English, 1-2 sentences, target 120-220 characters, never more than 240 characters. Provide the key fact: Starting Oct 1, 2026 (or 2569 = 2026), new wage rates for temporary public health staff, with mini
Effective October 1, 2026, the Ministry of Public Health will revise the off‑budget monthly wage scale for temporary staff. The new structure eliminates the previous classification for professional and support groups under the Office of the Permanent Secretary. Minimum and maximum wages by qualification are as follows: no qualification – 10,520 to 12,100 baht; vocational certificate (PVC) – 11,380 to 13,090 baht; technical certificate (PVT) – 13,130 to 15,100 baht; diploma (PVD) – 13,920 to 16,010 baht; bachelor’s degree (4‑year) – 18,150 to 23,000 baht; bachelor’s degree (5‑year) – 19,120 to 23,000 baht; bachelor’s degree (6‑year) – 21,180 to 23,000 baht. For medical and dental lines, the civil service salary scale will be used as a reference. The government says the increase aims to improve living standards, motivate workers and strengthen the public health system sustainably.
