(From Thailand Business News) Kasikorn Research Centre KRC advises in a new report that the Thai government should further develop the skills of the country's workers and their productivity so that Thai products can compete more effectively in the global market.

The KRC recommendations were made after the National Wage Committee decision Thursday to increase the daily minimum wage by Bt8-17 countrywide effective Jan 1.It said the increase is slightly higher than the inflation rate and is considered "positive news" to workers throughout the country.

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