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Department of Labour Protection and Welfare — Headquarters (Din Daeng)
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (กรมสวัสดิการและคุ้มครองแรงงาน)
Thai name: กรมสวัสดิการและคุ้มครองแรงงาน สำนักงานใหญ่ ดินแดง
When To Visit
File complaints under the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) — unpaid wages, illegal deductions, denied severance, unlawful termination, unsafe working conditions, and unauthorised foreign employment. The Department is the gateway to the Labour Court; mediation here is often a precondition to litigation.
Address & Contact
Mitmaitri Road, Din Daeng, Din Daeng District, Bangkok 10400
ถ.มิตรไมตรี แขวงดินแดง เขตดินแดง กรุงเทพมหานคร 10400
02-245-7787
Hours & Appointment
Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30
Walk-in accepted
Services Provided
- Severance pay and wage complaint filing
- Unfair dismissal mediation
- Workplace injury and occupational safety reports
- Foreign worker conditions and work permit complaints
- Welfare fund and provident fund enquiries
- Inspection requests for unsafe workplaces
Payment & Transport
- No fee for filing labour complaints
MRT Blue Line: Sutthisan station, then short taxi ride
Practical Notes
Workers are entitled to file complaints regardless of immigration status; bring payslips, contract, and proof of work for stronger cases. Free interpretation available on request — call ahead to arrange.
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