HIGHLIGHTS
- Above-Standard Pay Structure: Thammasat University’s salary scale for all staff ranks exceeds national minimum-wage and poverty-line benchmarks, ensuring fair and competitive compensation.
- Commitment to a Living Wage: Every entry-level position meets or surpasses the Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC) estimate for urban Thailand, enabling employees to live with dignity and financial security.
- Inclusive Wage Policy: The University’s remuneration framework covers all categories of personnel—academic, professional, supporting, and technical—reflecting an institutional commitment to equality and well-being.
- Advancing SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth: By embedding decent employment and fair pay into its governance system, Thammasat strengthens its role as a national model for sustainable and equitable employment practices.
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Under its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth—Thammasat University prioritises creating a secure and high-quality working environment through a fair employment policy. The University establishes competitive pay scales that exceed national benchmarks across multiple qualification levels, reinforcing its dedication to equity and well-being in the workplace.
Fair and Adequate Remuneration for a Quality Start in Employment
A key feature reflecting the University’s commitment is its starting salary for bachelor’s degree holders. For professional and specialised positions, the entry-level rate is set at THB 21,250 per month, while for academic positions (lecturers), it begins at THB 23,500 per month. Both rates are significantly higher than key national financial indicators.
This policy demonstrates Thammasat’s concrete commitment to ensuring that graduates entering employment can begin their professional journey with a fair and dignified wage that supports a reasonable quality of life.
Comparison with National Benchmarks
When compared against major national standards, Thammasat’s salary structure stands out clearly:
- Minimum Wage
As of 1 July 2025, the government-set minimum wage for Bangkok is THB 400 per day, equivalent to approximately THB 12,000 per month. Even the University’s lowest entry-level wage exceeds this threshold. - Poverty Line
The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) has set the 2024 poverty line at THB 3,078 per person per month. For a four-person household, this equates to THB 12,312 per month—still below Thammasat’s lowest entry-level pay.
From the “Minimum Wage” to a “Living Wage” for a Dignified Life
Beyond compliance with minimum national standards, Thammasat University takes a further step by adopting the concept of the “Living Wage”—a remuneration level sufficient to cover a household’s essential living costs, including food, housing, healthcare, education, transport, and other necessities, ensuring that employees can live, not merely survive.
According to the Global Living Wage Coalition (GLWC), the estimated living wage for urban areas in Thailand is approximately THB 14,324 per month. When compared with Thammasat’s salary structure, it is evident that all entry-level positions exceed this benchmark, reaffirming the University’s commitment to ensuring that its personnel enjoy a decent and quality standard of living.
Inclusive Care: Safeguarding the Well-being of All Staff
Thammasat’s commitment extends beyond academic and professional positions to include supporting staff at all qualification levels (based on the 2024 pay rate announcement):
- Vocational Certificate
Starting salary THB 12,690 per month, higher than both the national minimum wage and the household poverty line. - Higher Vocational Certificate
Starting salary THB 15,530 per month, surpassing basic national benchmarks and approaching the living wage standard.
Building a Foundation for Sustainable Well-being
Thammasat University’s remuneration policy represents more than the payment of salaries—it reflects a long-term investment in the quality of life and stability of its people and their families.
This policy not only aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals but also serves as a strategic instrument for attracting and retaining high-quality personnel, ensuring that the University community continues to grow and thrive sustainably together.
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