Thailand
Fixed-term contracts are only permitted in limited situations such as for a specific project outside of normal business operations or temporary/seasonal work. When permitted, it cannot be longer than two years and cannot include a right of renewal.
Probationary periods are permitted and generally do not exceed 119 days as that is the maximum amount of time that a probationary period can be terminated without severance under Thai law. However, prior written notice, is still required. It is generally about one month.
In Thailand, Workers recognize 13 paid public holidays. If work is performed on those days, it is payable at 200%.2024:New Year's Day - January 1Makha Bucha Day - February 24-26Chakri Day - April 6-8Songkran Festival - April 13-16Labor Day - May 1H.M. King's Coronation - May 4-6Visakha Bucha - May 22H.M. Queen's Birthday - June 1-3Asahna Bucha - July 20-22King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday - July 27-29The Queen Mother's Birthday - August 10-12His Majesty the Late King - October 13-15Chulalongkorn Day - October 23King Bhumibol's Birthday - December 5Constitution Day - December 10
After one year of service, Workers are entitled to six days of leave annually. Unused leave can rollover year to year at the agreement of the Worker and employer.
Workers are entitled to up to 30 days of paid sick leave per year to be paid by the employer. After 30 days, the Worker may receive payment via social security.
Different industries may be subject to different working time restrictions. Generally, a standard workweek is eight hours per day with a meal break of one hour. Total working time cannot exceed 48 hours per week. Workers are entitled to a "weekly holiday" every six days. Most Workers observe Saturday and Sunday as rest days.
Work exceeding the standard workweek is considered overtime payable at 150%. If two hours or more hours of overtime are worked, the Worker is due a 20 minute break. Some roles are excluded from overtime such as overtime including those that have the authority to terminate other employees.
There are no mandatory bonuses in Thailand.
Except in cases of legal cause, termination requires severance based on length of service and notice, which is generally the equivalent of one full pay cycle. Pay in lieu of notice is permitted.
Workers must provide at least 30 days' notice of resignation.
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