Legal Update
Thailand has officially approved amendments to the Labour Protection Act (No. 9) B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing significant changes to maternity, paternity, and family-related leave entitlements….
The DOE now allows employers and foreign workers to submit urgent work permits (within 15 days) via the e-Work Permit system….
DOE Thailand grants temporary leniency for employers facing issues with the new e-WorkPermit system. Paper applications allowed until January 28, 2026….
When foreign businesses establish their operations in Thailand, the question often arises whether their business is required to have a local director or not….
Bangkok, August 26, 2025 In response to economic uncertainty and rising financial pressures on both employers and employees, the Cabinet has approved a draft labor regulation that postpones the…
On 15 August 2025, Thailand Board of Investment (“BOI”) issued the Announcement No. 8/2568: Re Investment Promotion Measures in the Case of Impacts from Thai-Cambodian Border Situation….
Thailand is taking proactive steps to reform its parental leave policies to better support working families, align with international labor standards, and respond to demographic challenges such as declining…
The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has issued new criteria under Announcement No. Por.8/2568, dated June 5, 2025, regarding the approval, employment, and extension of foreign experts in BOI-promoted…
Starting October 1, 2025, Thailand will officially launch the Employee Welfare Fund (EWF) — a major
step forward in protecting workers’ financial well-being. After years of delay, this mandatory…
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