Government Fast-Tracks Status Change for Contract Teachers, New Salary Nearly 20,000 Baht, Effective June 2

The government is moving quickly to upgrade the employment status of 7,500 contract teachers, offering new salaries reaching nearly 20,000 baht per month, with the effective date set for June 2 this year, aimed at strengthening job security and boosting worker morale.

On May 23, 2569, Deputy Government Spokesperson Patthadarasmi Thongsluaykorn announced that the Ministry of Education has launched a policy to improve the quality of life for education sector personnel. The Office of the Basic Education Commission recently approved changing employment arrangements from service contracts to temporary employee status for a total of 7,588 positions within fiscal year 2569.

Patthadarasmi stated that this status change will provide contract teachers and support staff with enhanced benefits and labor law protections. The compensation structure has been adjusted to align with qualifications and job responsibilities. Under the new salary structure, assistant teachers with a five-year bachelor's degree or teaching vocational diploma will receive a maximum monthly salary of 19,120 baht, while those with a four-year bachelor's degree will receive 18,220 baht. Teaching assistants and other support staff will receive approximately 11,000 baht monthly including living allowances.

The spokesperson emphasized that this status upgrade creates stability and motivates education workers, with the government believing that improved quality of life and benefits for teachers will directly enhance learning quality and sustainable development of Thai children.

The Ministry of Education has instructed education area offices and relevant agencies to expedite recruitment, selection, and contract processing to enable all personnel to begin work under the new employment arrangement between June 2 and September 30, 2569, following transparent and fair selection principles.