The Board of Investment (BOI) now exempts foreign nationals holding the title of president, chief executive officer, chairman, or managing director from age and experience requirements...

On 18 April 2023, work-from-home options in Thailand will now be legislated under the Labor Protection Act.

The Thai Cabinet approved the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) visa in May 2024. Additionally, they announced that the fee for an individual to obtain or exchange...

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...

Due to the resurgence of COVID-19 in Thailand since March 2021, the Cabinet has approved new reductions in employers' and employees' mandatory contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF).

On July 17, 2024, Thailand issued the Ministerial Regulation under the Revenue Code regarding Revenue Tax No. 394 (B.E. 2567) to increase the personal income tax exemption amount on severance pay for terminated employees.

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.

Under the Thai Social Security Act, B.E. 2533 a company was required to register as an employer at the Social Security Office (SSO) within 30 days after the first employee has started to work for the company.

On June 27, 2025, Thailand issued the new Ministerial Regulation Prescribing the Criteria and Rates for Receiving Unemployment Benefits (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025)...

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.

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.

With regard to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, concerns have been raised regarding health issue in the workplace. As infections can happen very easily, there are certain measures that can be taken by the employer.

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.

With COVID-19 cases continuing to pose a significant threat throughout Thailand, many employers have ordered their employees to work exclusively from home in order to minimize their chances of contracting the virus.

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.

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 ...

If an employer ceases operations because of force majeure, the employer need not pay wages to employees.

Thailand has introduced a compulsory retirement age designed to provide those retiring with a severance payment following amendments to the Labor Protection Act.

Thailand's Work from Home Bill introduces an amendment to the Labor Protection Act B.E. 2541, a critical labor law in the country.

During the COVID-19 crisis, the Thai government asked employers to allow their employees to work from home to prevent infections in the workplace. Working from home subsequently became the norm for employees throughout the country.