Minimum wage increase pledge sparks hotel industry crisis

Photo courtesy of The Nation Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s promise to increase the minimum wage to 400 baht by October 1 has set off alarms in the private sectorparticularly among hoteliers. Concerns abound as businesses foresee a hefty 15 to 20% surge in costs across goods and services, presenting a formidable hurdle for the hospitality sector. The impending wage revision marks the third adjustment this year alone. The initial increase, rolled out on January 1, nudged the minimum wage to an average range of 330 to 370 baht per day, contingent on provincial variations. Subsequently, a second increment, implemented on…

BC wildfire evacuees say they are being asked to leave hotel

Evacuees of a wildfire burning in northeast BC say they are being asked to leave their hotel rooms to make way for existing reservations. Nearly 4,700 people from Fort Nelson and the nearby Fort Nelson First Nation were ordered to leave their homes Friday as the Parker Lake wildfire moved toward the community, with Fort St. John — a 390-kilometre drive to the south — having the nearest emergency center. Mackenzie Spenrath was one of the first to arrive at the support center. “I was No. 17 in line,” he said. He and his partner were given a voucher to…

Pune: Out of 89 Unauthorized Rooftop Hotels, Only Nine Face Legal Action

Pune: Notices were sent to 76 of the 89 unauthorized rooftop hotels in Pune city. Of these, action was taken against 53 hotels. Six hotel owners have removed the unauthorized construction on their own. Seven hotels have ceased use. Seven hotel owners have secured a stay on the proceedings. The nine hotels have been booked under Section 52 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act. Also Read | Pune Accident Case: NCPCR Chairperson Stresses Confidentiality of Teen’s Identity Who Killed Two Techies With Speeding Porsche In different parts of the city, the hotel business is being done by setting…