Labor & Employment Disputes
According to Thai labor law, the Labor Protection Act B.E 2541 (1998) (the quot;Actquot;) is a means to relieve, resolve and enhance the standard of employment between employees and employers. However, if the provision of the agreement is unfair for the employee in any manner, such as the working time per day or week, overtime payment, relocation of a workplace issue, severance pay, termination clauses, any leaves, adjustment of salary, and so on. The labor law in the country where the employee works will preserve them for unfair matters. This is known as the Labor Protection Law.

Thai labor law has various chapters to protect employees from unfair performance or employment contracts of employers. It is the full-time employee and the employee working under a probation period. Thailand deems the terms and conditions under the Act as the law related to people's public order or good morals.

In this article, we will be discussing the following Labor and Employment contract related topics:

Employment Agreement

Termination of Employment

Compensation and Severance Pay in Thailand

Thai Company Regulations under the Labor Protection Act

Employment Privilege and Benefits


Thailand is a great country with a booming business and economic industry, attracting aspiring workers from its neighboring countries and the rest of the world. Thailand is also known for its straightforward procedure and laws pertaining to labor laws. The Thai Labor Protection Act highlights the desired relationship between employers and employees engaged in labor.