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LAW (Labor and Employment)
FAQ
Who is covered under this law?
Who is entitled to overtime pay?
What is Thai labour Protection Act?
What are the leave entitlements under Thai labour Protection Act?
What is the maximum working hours per day in Thailand?
Case study
(News May 31, 2023) Over a hundred textile factory employees in Samut Prakan Province have had their wages reduced and haven't been paid since 2020.
The Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has considered requiring employers to pay wages including compensation of 19 million baht.
(UTCC Survey in 2022) Thai workers' household debt has increased as high as 99% as a result of insufficient income to repay debt
Acts
Labour Relations Act
Labor unions
Dispute resolution
Alien or Foreign Employment, working Act
Work permit
Permit Maintenance
Labor Protection Act
Working hours
Protection of Rights
Wages
Workmen's Compensation Act
Employer Obligations
Coverage
Resources
https://thailand.acclime.com/guides/employment-law/
https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/thailand/publication/aging-and-the-labor-market-in-thailand#:~:text=Thailand's%20labor%20market%20faces%20several,more%20than%201.2%20million%20people
.
https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-law/minimum-wages-rise-again-in-thailand/
https://thailand.iom.int/labour-mobility-and-social-inclusion#:~:text=IOM%20estimates%20that%20Thailand%20is,of%20Thailand's%20total%20labour%20force
.
Factors influencing the enforcement of the law
National
Thailand has the sixth largest labor force in East Asia and the Pacific
67% of the working-age population participating in the labor market (approximately 38 million people).
Large number of migrant workers
over 10% of Thailand’s total labour force
Discrimination
Language barriers
Local
Labor law enforcement in
urban
areas is more stringent compared to
rural
areas.
More government offices + resources
Higher minimum wages in urban areas (ex. In 2024, Bangkok : 363 baht per day while Yala 330 baht per day)
Some Thai workers are outside of formal labor protection (street vendors or the agricultural workers)
Effects
Written employment contract that specifies the terms and conditions of employment
Prevent disputes in the future
Employees receive benefits according to the contract agreement
Labor union - negotiate wages, working and other employment conditions.
Protect the rights of workers to ensure that workers receive compensation and are treated fairly.
Maximun working hours
Minimum wage
Leave (sick, holidays)
Economic
Increased job satisfaction and productivity
Reduce income inequality
