Statutory minimums
Terms below the Labour Protection Act are ineffective to that extent.
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Bilingual Thai Legal Consultation for Individuals, Expats & SMEs — Employment Contract Review (Expat Executive & Local Staff)
Thai employment contracts cannot give employees less than the Labour Protection Act, including hours, holidays, severance and notice. Non-competes are enforceable only as far as fair and reasonable.
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Thai employment contracts cannot give employees less than the Labour Protection Act, including hours, holidays, severance and notice. Non-competes are enforceable only as far as fair and reasonable.
This page explains what to check in an employment contract. General information under Thai law; not legal advice on your situation.
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Probation and severance
Calling a period probation does not remove severance rights once statutory service is met; severance rises with tenure.
Notice
Indefinite contracts require statutory notice or pay in lieu.
Non-compete and confidentiality
Post-employment restrictions must be reasonable in area, time and scope; courts enforce them as far as fair.
Foreign employees
A work permit is required; align the contract position with the permit.
Work rules
Employers above the statutory headcount must have Thai-language work rules; avoid contract conflicts with them.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a contract give less than the law?
- Not to that extent.
- Severance after probation?
- It depends on actual service under the law.
- Are non-competes enforceable?
- As far as fair and reasonable.
- English contract OK?
- Yes, but work rules must be in Thai.
- Foreign employees need?
- A work permit matching the position.
- How can I obtain the service charges?
- Send the draft or facts for scope review and request a written quotation. Government charges such as stamp duty or registration fees are shown separately at official rates.
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