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Your Rights as an Employee in Thailand
Essential employee rights under Thai labor law. Covers wages, working hours, leave entitlements, unfair dismissal, and workplace protections.
Your Rights
Right to minimum wage
Legal Basis: Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998), Section 90
What To Do: Minimum wage varies by province (THB 328-354/day in 2026). Report violations to the Labour Department.
Right to overtime pay
Legal Basis: Labour Protection Act, Section 61
What To Do: Overtime must be paid at 1.5x regular rate. Holiday work at 2x-3x regular rate.
Right to annual leave
Legal Basis: Labour Protection Act, Section 30
What To Do: After 1 year of service, you are entitled to at least 6 days of paid annual leave.
Right to severance pay
Legal Basis: Labour Protection Act, Section 118
What To Do: Severance ranges from 30 days' to 400 days' pay depending on length of service.
Right to maternity leave
Legal Basis: Labour Protection Act, Section 41
What To Do: Female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave, with 45 days paid by employer.
Right to safe working conditions
Legal Basis: Occupational Safety Act B.E. 2554 (2011)
What To Do: Employers must provide safe working conditions. Report hazards to the Department of Labour Protection.
Common Myths vs Reality
Myth: Employers can fire you without reason or compensation
Reality: Unfair dismissal entitles employees to severance pay. Only serious misconduct allows termination without severance.
Myth: Foreigners don't have labor rights in Thailand
Reality: Thai labor law protects all workers regardless of nationality, including those with valid work permits.
Myth: Probation means no rights
Reality: Employees on probation still have labor law protections including minimum wage and safe working conditions.
Emergency Contacts
Department of Labour Protection
1506
Social Security Office
1506
Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws and their interpretation may change. Always consult a qualified Thai lawyer for specific legal advice.
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