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    Working From Home In Thailand

    On 18 April 2023, work-from-home options in Thailand will now be legislated under the Labor Protection Act.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    GPS Legal
    GPS Legal
  • Article

    Thailand's Work-from-Home Legislation To Take Effect

    On March 19, 2023, Thailand's new work-from-home (WFH) legislation amending the Labour Protection Act (No. 8) B.E. 2566 (2023) was published in the Government Gazette. It will come into effect...
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
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Thailand Further Postpones Employee Welfare Fund Contributions

Thailand's cabinet has approved a significant delay in the implementation of mandatory contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund, pushing the start date from October 2026 to January 2027. The postponement affects both employers and employees, with initial contribution rates set at 0.25% of wages before increasing to 0.5% in 2032. This decision comes as the government seeks to alleviate financial pressures amid economic uncertainty and recent flooding impacts.
ThailandEmployment and HR
Tilleke & Gibbins
Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    How To Hire And Fire: A Global Guide 2021 – Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

    Multilaw has published the latest edition of How to Hire and Fire, a guide to the rules and regulations governing employment relationships in over 90 jurisdictions around the world.
    GlobalEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    Thailand Lifts Prohibition On Lockouts And Strikes

    On October 3, 2022, Thailand's Ministry of Labour issued an announcement canceling the prohibition on lockouts and strikes, which had been in place since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    Thailand Raises Minimum Wage For Bangkok And Certain Businesses Nationwide

    On July 1, 2025, new minimum daily wage rates for Bangkok and certain business types nationwide were published in the Government Gazette, taking effect on the same day.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    Proposed Amendments To Social Security Benefits And Contributions

    Thailand's latest proposals to shore up its social security system for an aging workforce appears to have broader support, and would increase social security benefits and contributions.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    WTW
    WTW
  • Article

    Implementation Of The Employee Welfare Fund

    The Employee Welfare Fund, Thailand's much-anticipated financial safety net for employees, is set to launch in late 2025, bringing new contribution requirements for employers and their workforces.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    WTW
    WTW
  • Article

    Can An Employer Terminate An Employee For Cause Because Of Testing Positive For COVID-19?

    Although the Thai Government decided to relieve lockdown measures recently, certain areas and provinces are still considered not safe to travel to. Therefore, it is not uncommon at the moment for employers ...
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Nishimura & Asahi
    Nishimura & Asahi
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    Thailand's Work From Home Bill Introduces An Amendment To The Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541

    Thailand's Work from Home Bill introduces an amendment to the Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541, a critical labor law in the country.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    ILCT Ltd.
    ILCT Ltd.
  • Article

    Thailand's New Labour Protection Act Increases Employee Benefits

    Businesses in Thailand must be aware of the new act that requires them to provide additional benefits to employees.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    TMF Group BV
    TMF Group BV
  • Article

    Thailand Postpones Employee Welfare Fund Contributions

    On August 26, 2025, the Thai cabinet approved a one-year postponement of mandatory contributions to the Employee Welfare Fund. Originally scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2025, the enforcement date has been deferred to October 1, 2026.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    Update On Thai Labor Law Protection Act

    A new amendment for the Labor Law Protection has been announced in the Government Gazette on 5 April 2562 and the Act will come into force 30 days after its publication in the Gazette.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Frank Legal & Tax
    Frank Legal & Tax
  • Article

    Medical Exam Now Required For Initial And Renewal Work Permit Applications

    Effective August 19, 2019, all initial and renewal work permit applications to Thailand, including those filed under the Board of Investment (BOI)
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
    Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
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    Thai Cabinet Approves Final 3-month Deferral Of Employee Welfare Fund Contributions To 1 January 2027

    On 14 October 2026, the Thai Cabinet has approved in principle three draft regulations proposed by the Ministry of Labour to defer the implementation of the Employee Welfare Fund...
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    DLA Piper
    DLA Piper
  • Article

    Thailand Expands Family Leave Rights And Strengthens Worker Protections

    Thailand has amended the Labor Protection Act to significantly expand family leave benefits and strengthen employment protections, effective December 7, 2025.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
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    Thailand Increases Social Security Base Wages And Benefits

    On December 12, 2025, Thailand's Ministry of Labor published a ministerial regulation prescribing the minimum and maximum wages used as a base for calculating social security contributions.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    “Time Off In Lieu” Under Thai Labor Law: Opportunities And Limitations For Employers

    Thai labor law does not expressly recognize time off in lieu (TOIL) as a substitute for statutory overtime compensation, creating potential legal risks for multinational employers operating in Thailand. Understanding the statutory requirements for overtime, holiday, and holiday overtime pay is essential for compliance, as employee consent alone may not prevent claims for unpaid compensation even when compensatory leave has been granted.
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    Tilleke & Gibbins
    Tilleke & Gibbins
  • Article

    White Collar Law

    Every year, employee fraud costs organizations US $4.7 trillion on a global basis, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Occupational Fraud 2022...
    ThailandCriminal Law
    Nishimura & Asahi
    Nishimura & Asahi
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    Amendment Of Thailand's Labour Protection Act For Work-from-Home And Remote Working Arrangements

    On 19 March 2023, the Labour Protection Act (No. 8) B.E. 2566 (2023) was published in the Royal Gazette, effectively amending the Thai Labour Protection Act B.E 2541 of 1998 by adding Section 23/1 ...
    ThailandEmployment and HR
    DFDL
    DFDL
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