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Thailand's Rules On Retirement And Severance Pay For Workers Over 60

As Thailand transitions into an aged society, retirement policy and workplace protections for older workers have come into sharper focus.

Thailand Employment

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Historic Shift As Thailand Launches First-ever Parental Leave And Extends Maternity Benefits

On 7 November 2025, the Labour Protection Act (No.9) B.E. 2568 (2025) was published in the Royal Gazette of Thailand.

Thailand Employment

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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.

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand's Draft Labor Protection Act: Senate Approves Key Amendments

On September 15, 2025, Thailand's Senate approved a draft amendment to the Labor Protection Act (LPA), which is currently awaiting publication in the Government Gazette.

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand's Employee Committees And Their Statutory Protection

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Postpones Employee Welfare Fund Contributions

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Contributions To The Employer Welfare Fund Commencing On 1 October 2025

Thailand Employment

NP

Nexdigm Private Limited

Thailand Raises Minimum Wage For Bangkok And Certain Businesses Nationwide

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Increases Unemployment Benefits

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Implementation Of The Employee Welfare Fund

Thailand Employment

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WTW

Proposed Amendments To Social Security Benefits And Contributions

Thailand Employment

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WTW

Thailand Increases Minimum Wage Across All Provinces

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Adjusts Income Tax Exemption For Severance Pay

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Forced Labor And Supply Chain Due Diligence In Southeast Asia

Worldwide Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Launches Online Platform For Work Permit Applications

Thailand Immigration

CH

Clark Hill

Is weed legal in Thailand?

Thailand Criminal

CD

Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

Thailand To Temporarily Lift Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban

Thailand Healthcare

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Setting Up Data Centers In Thailand: Real Estate And Licensing Considerations

Thailand Real Estate

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand's PDPC Signals Tougher Enforcement With Multi-Million Baht Fines

Thailand Privacy

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide

Labour and Employment Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Thailand, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Thailand Employment

PP

Pisut & Partners

Minimum Wage Hiked For 17 Skilled Professions

During this election period, you may have noticed some discussions regarding minimum wage.

Thailand Employment

GPS Legal

Navigating The Crisis: Legal Obligations Of Employers Under Thai Employment Law To Ensure Workforce Resilience And New Regulations For Remote Work

The epidemic has disrupted livelihoods and social protections on a global scale, while at the same time accelerating pre-existing trends in the employment sector, notably the adoption of hybrid work arrangements.

Thailand Employment

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Kudun and Partners

Thailand's Labor Law: A Comprehensive Guide For Employers And Employees

Navigating the intricate landscape of Thailand's labor laws can be a challenging endeavor for both domestic and foreign enterprises.

Thailand Employment

Ka

Kudun and Partners

IEL Guide To Restructuring A Cross-Border Workforce 2024 – Thailand Chapter

Thailand Employment

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Tilleke & Gibbins

Amendment Of Thailand's Labour Protection Act For Work-from-Home And Remote Working Arrangements

Thailand Employment

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DFDL

Official Explanatory Note To The Newly Introduced Remote Work Regulations And The Right To Disconnect (Thailand)

Thailand Employment

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Nagashima & Ohno Tsunematsu

Terminating Employment For Poor Work Performance

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Trends And Hurdles For Employers In Southeast Asia In 2023

Worldwide Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Passes New Labor Law On Work-from-Home Arrangements

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Minimum Wages In Thailand

Thailand Employment

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Asia Employment, Pensions And Incentives Update: December 2022

Worldwide Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Cannabis And Human Resources Considerations In Thailand

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

New Minimum Wages In Thailand

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Minimum Wages In Thailand

Minimum wage laws have long been a contentious topic among academics, businessmen, and lawmakers.

Thailand Employment

Ka

Khurana and Khurana

Asia Employment, Pensions And Incentives Update: December 2022

An update on the draft law to regulate remote working in Thailand. See here for an overview of the proposed changes.

Worldwide Employment

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Cannabis And Human Resources Considerations In Thailand

Thailand's recent removal of cannabis from the list of narcotics represents a significant development for the country, and it has some human resources teams wondering whether they should prepare certain measures in order to prevent detrimental incidents from happening in their organizations.

Thailand Employment

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Tilleke & Gibbins

New Minimum Wages In Thailand

On August 26, 2022, Thailand's National Wage Committee voted to raise the minimum wage to THB 328–354 per day (USD 9.01–9.72)—an increase of approximately 5% from the previous range of ...

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Considers New Labor Law On Work-from-Home Arrangements

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Thailand Announces Social Security Assistance For Second Wave Of COVID-19

The SSO will cease payment of the compensation if the employee resigns or is terminated by an employer, or the employment contract expires.

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Applying Force Majeure To Contractual Obligations During The COVID-19 Crisis

The COVID-19 outbreak is, without doubt, a human tragedy that has affected hundreds of thousands of people not only in Thailand but also around the world.

Thailand Coronavirus

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Silk Legal

COVID-19: Social Security Relief

On 17 April 2020, the Thai government published in the Royal Gazette two ministerial regulations relating to social security relief.

Thailand Employment

PP

Pisut & Partners

Dismissal Of Employees In Thailand

In Thailand, all employers, and employees, except for the government administration and state enterprises, are governed by the Thai Labor Protection Act of 1998 ("LPA") (amended 2019).

Thailand Employment

FL

Frank Legal & Tax

COVID-19 Relief Measures

Thailand Coronavirus

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Frank Legal & Tax

Employer's Role During The Covid-19 Outbreak

Thailand Employment

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Frank Legal & Tax

Thailand's New Labour Protection Act Increases Employee Benefits

Thailand Employment

TG

TMF Group BV

Update On Thai Labor Law Protection Act

Thailand Employment

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Frank Legal & Tax

Social Security Registration Process In Thailand

Thailand Employment

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Frank Legal & Tax

What You Need To Know About Employee Retirement Payments In Thailand

Thailand Employment

TG

TMF Group BV

New Medical Expenses Rates For Company Employees

Thailand Employment

BR

Blumenthal Richter & Sumet Ltd

Corporate Relocation: An Employer Perspective

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

Annual Leave in Thailand

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

New Act Protecting Home-Based Workers

Thailand Employment

TG

Tilleke & Gibbins

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McCabes

Inside IR Podcast Series - Episode 29 Gender-based Undervaluation And Its Impact On Modern Award Rates Of Pay (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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Swaab

Employment Laws In India - Brief Insights (Video)

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Hammurabi & Solomon

It Depends – Can an employee make an underpayment claim when their annual salary is higher than their minimum Award entitlements?

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Cooper Grace Ward

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