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Chiang Mai Provincial Labour Protection and Welfare Office
Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (กรมสวัสดิการและคุ้มครองแรงงาน)
Thai name: สำนักงานสวัสดิการและคุ้มครองแรงงานจังหวัดเชียงใหม่
When To Visit
Handles wage and severance disputes for the Northern region's tourism, agriculture, and SME workforce. Foreign teachers and digital-nomad employees with formal Thai contracts may bring claims here as long as they hold a valid work permit.
Address & Contact
Provincial Hall Compound, Chotana Road, Chang Phueak, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300
ศาลากลางจังหวัด ถ.โชตนา ต.ช้างเผือก อ.เมืองเชียงใหม่ จ.เชียงใหม่ 50300
053-112-622
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
Songthaew along Chotana Road; private taxi most common
Practical Notes
Phone extension may vary by section; verify with official source before visiting. NGOs such as MAP Foundation can assist migrant workers with filing.
This entry summarises practical visit details for a Thai government office as a starting point. Office hours, phone extensions, queue policies and procedural requirements change without notice — always verify with the issuing authority before travelling. Educational use only; not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer, accountant, or licensed agent.
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