Thailand's Digital Economy Ministry and the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) have brokered consensus between rider representatives and Lalamove on a framework for calculating minimum compensation for gig workers. The agreed formula covers work-time compensation, vehicle costs, and hazard premiums, with government entities acting as neutral mediators. While Lalamove has implemented three rider demands (reducing suspension periods, adding appeal channels, expanding job visibility radius), the contentious issue of a 10 baht/km minimum rate remains under study—balancing worker rights against platform business models.
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