Whether a foreign investor is in the form of a large multinational or a small
enterprise, doing business in Thailand requires a basic knowledge of the
country’s labor laws and practices. Thailand’s labor regulations often differ
quite significantly from Western jurisdictions, and even from other
neighboring Asian countries, such as Singapore. Employers who are ignorant
of the law may think they are acting perfectly within their rights, only to find
themselves on the end of a costly legal dispute. In addition, when
formulating a long-term labor plan, account of the upcoming changes under
the Asean Economic Community in 2015 must be taken, the basis of which
will form another article in due course. This article provides a brief overview
of the minimum requirements that employers should be aware of with regard
to Thailand’s existing labor regime.
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