Thai Companies Plan 5% Salary Increases Amid Cautious Hiring Trends
A survey reveals that 54% of Thai companies plan to increase their salary budgets by 5% next year, yet tend to curb new hires. Economic uncertainty is seen as a contributing factor.
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