The DES Ministry and Etda have presented a formula for a minimum payment floor covering working time, distance-based vehicle costs and extra pay for special jobs. It is a reference standard, not a rate every platform must pay, and more data is still needed. The government is also considering separate legislation for platform workers. For a Thai SME that uses or runs delivery drivers, or relies on platform couriers, expect future rules on driver pay, but no change is required yet. Lalamove has reduced its driver suspension period from three days to one and added a complaints hub. The 10 baht per km demand is still unresolved.
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