In 2023, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna offers wages that are sufficient for living. The university has reviewed and continues to comply with the announcement regarding wage rates for employees in higher education as established in 2022.
The starting salary for lecturers has been set at 28,000 baht per month, while staff receive a starting salary of 21,000 baht per month. Both amounts are higher than the minimum local living wage established by the government. According to the Wage Committee’s announcement, the minimum local living wage for Chiang Mai Province is specified as 350 baht per day, which totals 10,500 baht per month.
Additionally, the university considers wage increases for employees in higher education according to the announcement from Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna on the criteria for wage increases for employees in higher education, 2019. The principles outlined in section 6 are as follows:
6.1 Quality Principle: To attract quality employees, compensation or other remuneration must be at a sufficiently high level to entice capable individuals to serve in the university and must be appropriate to the status of society and the economy.
6.2 Equity Principle: Consideration must be given to equity both within and outside the university.
6.3 Capability Principle: Wages or other remuneration must be commensurate with the abilities and responsibilities of employees. Those with higher capabilities must receive appropriate and fair compensation.
6.4 Suitability Principle: Consideration must be given to budgetary needs and the status of the university.
6.5 Incentive Principle: This should act as a motivator for employees to perform their duties, with a focus on performance and behavior evaluation.
Furthermore, in Section 8 on wages and benefits, Clause 30, paragraph 2 states that employees in higher education institutions may receive temporary cost-of-living allowances based on economic conditions, following the criteria and methods set by the committee.