ETDA mediates Lalamove rider demands over low pay rates

Matichon•Economy•5d ago

Reader Briefing

The Electronic Transactions Development Agency will mediate discussions between Lalamove and its riders following complaints about reduced pay rates.

•Lalamove riders gathered at the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on August 21 to submit a complaint.
•Riders are demanding higher per-kilometer rates, lower commissions, and specific rules for overlapping jobs.
•The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) plans to organize a meeting between the company and riders next week.
•A larger forum involving other platforms and government agencies may be held in September.

•Lalamove riders, led by People's Party MPs, submitted a complaint letter to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on August 21.
•Lalamove riders claim that reduced per-kilometer rates are insufficient for living if the platform is their primary occupation.
•Chaiyachana Mitraphan of ETDA stated that ETDA will act as a mediator to hear reasons for the rate reductions from Lalamove.
•ETDA expects to schedule a meeting between Lalamove and rider representatives within next week.
•Lalamove riders are requesting a rate increase to 12 baht per kilometer, noting the current rate is approximately 5 baht per kilometer.
•Lalamove riders are requesting a commission reduction to 14.55% for all types of cars and pickup trucks.
•ETDA noted that GP fees charged by platforms to operators have reportedly increased to over 30%.
•ETDA may organize a wider forum in September to include other relevant platforms and government agencies.

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Chaiyachana Mitraphan

"We will organize a forum for them to discuss and will try to arrange for the two parties to meet, acting as a mediator."

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Electronic Transactions Development Agency(สำนักงานพัฒนาธุรกรรมทางอิเล็กทรอนิกส์)

An agency under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society acting as a mediator between Lalamove and its riders.

ETDA(สพธอ.)ℹ️

Abbreviation for the Electronic Transactions Development Agency.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The government ministry where Lalamove riders gathered to submit their complaint.

DES(ดีอี)

Abbreviation for the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

Lalamove(ลาลามูฟ)ℹ️

The platform company whose riders are protesting against reduced pay rates.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party whose MPs led the Lalamove riders to submit their complaint.

Chaiyachana Mitraphan(ชัยชนะ มิตรพันธ์)

Director of the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA).

Sia Champathong(เซีย จำปาทอง)

An MP from the People's Party who accompanied the riders to the ministry.

Pimkarn Keerativirapakorn(พิมพ์กาญจน์ กีรติวิราปกรณ์)

An MP from the People's Party who accompanied the riders to the ministry.

Thanaporn Vijan(ธนพร วิจันทร์)

An MP from the People's Party who accompanied the riders to the ministry.