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Employment Agreement

Overview

Introduction to Thailand's labour law framework.
Note on 2025 updates (parental leave, work hours).

Core Legal Framework
- Key acts: LPA 1998, CCC Sections 575–586, Social Security Act 1990.
- Role of the Ministry of Labour in enforcement.
Employment Contracts
- Documents Required: Identity documents, work permit (foreigners), written agreement.
- Requirements: Recommended written format, dual-language (Thai + English).
- Key Content: Employment details, wages, leave, confidentiality, IP, non-compete.
Workplace Rules & Recordkeeping
- Mandatory for 10+ employees; must include a content list.
- Records employers must maintain.
Contract Types
- Fixed-term vs indefinite (conditions, duration, severance).
- Probation period max of 119 days.
Working Hours & Holidays
- Standard and hazardous-work limits, weekly rest, and public holidays (major ones listed).
Leave Entitlements
- Types: annual, sick, maternity/paternity, personal, military, education.
Termination & Severance
- Types: expiration, resignation, dismissal (with/without cause), mutual end.
- Severance scale by years of service; special cases like tech restructuring.
Minimum Wage 2025
- Provincial rates (337–400 THB/day) and foreign-worker minimums by region.
Non-Compete & Confidentiality
- Validity rules and fair court standards.
- IP ownership basics and trade secrets protection.
Practical Tips for Employers
- Use written, dual-language contracts.
- Keep workplace rules updated and review severance/leave policies annually.
- Stay current with wage and labour-law updates.

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Employment Agreement

Overview

Introduction to Thailand's labour law framework.
Note on 2025 updates (parental leave, work hours).

Core Legal Framework
- Key acts: LPA 1998, CCC Sections 575–586, Social Security Act 1990.
- Role of the Ministry of Labour in enforcement.
Employment Contracts
- Documents Required: Identity documents, work permit (foreigners), written agreement.
- Requirements: Recommended written format, dual-language (Thai + English).
- Key Content: Employment details, wages, leave, confidentiality, IP, non-compete.
Workplace Rules & Recordkeeping
- Mandatory for 10+ employees; must include a content list.
- Records employers must maintain.
Contract Types
- Fixed-term vs indefinite (conditions, duration, severance).
- Probation period max of 119 days.
Working Hours & Holidays
- Standard and hazardous-work limits, weekly rest, and public holidays (major ones listed).
Leave Entitlements
- Types: annual, sick, maternity/paternity, personal, military, education.
Termination & Severance
- Types: expiration, resignation, dismissal (with/without cause), mutual end.
- Severance scale by years of service; special cases like tech restructuring.
Minimum Wage 2025
- Provincial rates (337–400 THB/day) and foreign-worker minimums by region.
Non-Compete & Confidentiality
- Validity rules and fair court standards.
- IP ownership basics and trade secrets protection.
Practical Tips for Employers
- Use written, dual-language contracts.
- Keep workplace rules updated and review severance/leave policies annually.
- Stay current with wage and labour-law updates.

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Overview

Introduction to Thailand's labour law framework.
Note on 2025 updates (parental leave, work hours).

Core Legal Framework
- Key acts: LPA 1998, CCC Sections 575–586, Social Security Act 1990.
- Role of the Ministry of Labour in enforcement.
Employment Contracts
- Documents Required: Identity documents, work permit (foreigners), written agreement.
- Requirements: Recommended written format, dual-language (Thai + English).
- Key Content: Employment details, wages, leave, confidentiality, IP, non-compete.
Workplace Rules & Recordkeeping
- Mandatory for 10+ employees; must include a content list.
- Records employers must maintain.
Contract Types
- Fixed-term vs indefinite (conditions, duration, severance).
- Probation period max of 119 days.
Working Hours & Holidays
- Standard and hazardous-work limits, weekly rest, and public holidays (major ones listed).
Leave Entitlements
- Types: annual, sick, maternity/paternity, personal, military, education.
Termination & Severance
- Types: expiration, resignation, dismissal (with/without cause), mutual end.
- Severance scale by years of service; special cases like tech restructuring.
Minimum Wage 2025
- Provincial rates (337–400 THB/day) and foreign-worker minimums by region.
Non-Compete & Confidentiality
- Validity rules and fair court standards.
- IP ownership basics and trade secrets protection.
Practical Tips for Employers
- Use written, dual-language contracts.
- Keep workplace rules updated and review severance/leave policies annually.
- Stay current with wage and labour-law updates.

Stay up-to-date