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Employment Contract Template Guide
Essential clauses and requirements for a legally compliant employment contract in Thailand under the Labour Protection Act.
When to Use
When hiring employees in Thailand, whether Thai nationals or foreigners with work permits.
Key Clauses
Job Title & Description
Clear definition of role, duties, and reporting structure
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary, bonuses, allowances, and payment schedule. Must meet minimum wage requirements.
Working Hours
Maximum 8 hours/day, 48 hours/week per Labour Protection Act. Overtime terms must be specified.
Probation Period
Maximum 119 days to avoid severance obligations. Clearly state evaluation criteria.
Leave Entitlements
Minimum 6 days annual leave, 30 days sick leave, 98 days maternity leave as per law.
Termination Clause
Notice period (minimum 1 pay cycle), grounds for termination, severance terms.
Non-Compete & Confidentiality
Must be reasonable in scope, duration (typically 1-2 years), and geography.
Dispute Resolution
Specify Labour Court jurisdiction. Arbitration clause is optional.
Warnings
Thai labour law overrides any contract terms that provide less than statutory minimums.
Non-compete clauses that are unreasonably broad may be unenforceable.
Contracts must be provided in Thai to be fully enforceable — bilingual versions recommended.
Probation periods exceeding 119 days trigger severance pay obligations upon termination.
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