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Thailand

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Currency

THB

State

N.A

Language Spoken

Central Thai (Siamese)

Payroll Frequency

Annually, Monthly, Hourly


General Information	Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.A historically Buddhist country, Thailand and its jungles, mountains, islands, and cities bristle with the gilt pinnacles of its innumerable temples and spirit houses. Many of its most significant sites, which house its most revered buddhas, can be found in and around the capital.Thailand, which has about the same land area as Spain or France, consists of two broad geographic areas: a larger main section in the north and a smaller peninsular extension in the south. The main body of the country is surrounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the west, Laos to the north and east, Cambodia to the southeast, and the Gulf of Thailand to the south. Peninsular Thailand stretches southward from the southwestern corner of the country along the eastern edge of the Malay Peninsula; Myanmar extends along the western portion of the peninsula as far as the Isthmus of Kra, after which Thailand occupies the entire peninsula until reaching its southern border with Malaysia at roughly latitude 6° N.
Holidays and Leaves	Paid leave in Thailand is set in the employment contract as at least six days of paid annual leave per year after completing one full year of employment. For employees who have not completed one year of service, the employer may provide a yearly leave on a pro-rata basis. A leave carryover policy can be agreed upon in advance between the employer & employee.	Public Holidays	16 Public Holidays. Public holidays falling on weekends are moved to another day in lieu. Chinese New Year, Christmas Day, and the end of Ramadan are observed in Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Satun provinces only. Labour Day is observed by all sectors except the government sector. *Royal Ploughing Ceremony and Khao Phansa Day are observed by the government sector only.
Vacations	6 Vacations. Employees are entitled to at least 6 days of paid annual leave per year, after they have completed one full year of consecutive work. For employees who have not completed one year of service, the employer may provide an annual leave on a pro-rate basis.
Sick Leaves	All employees are entitled to unlimited sick leave, but the number of days paid sick leave shall not exceed 30 days per year covered by the employer. The employer may require an employee to produce a certificate from a qualified medical professional for a sick leave of three days or more.
Severance Pay	In Thailand, severance pay is mandatory if applicable and determined by the employee’s length of service. Employees working for fewer than 120 days for the same employer are not eligible to receive any severance payment. Employees with more than 120 days of service but fewer than one year are entitled to 30 days of severance pay. Employees with service of one year but fewer than three years are entitled to 90 days of severance pay. Employees with three years but fewer than six years are entitled to 180 days of severance pay. Employees with six years but fewer than ten years are entitled to 240 days of severance pay. Employees with service of 10 years but fewer than 20 years are entitled to 300 days of severance pay. Employees with 20 years or more are entitled to 400 days of severance pay.
Common Benefits	Thailand has a social security fund and workers' compensation which entitles employees to medical insurance that covers injuries, death, and illness. Employees, their legal spouse, and dependent children are eligible for surgical and hospitalization benefits. The Ministry of Labor (MOL), and Social Security Office (SSO) organizations are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system. • A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income. • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution. • In Thailand, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through provident funds.

General Information

Thailand is a Southeast Asian country. It's known for tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canalside communities and the iconic temples of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Emerald Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Kaew). Nearby beach resorts include bustling Pattaya and fashionable Hua Hin.A historically Buddhist country, Thailand and its jungles, mountains, islands, and cities bristle with the gilt pinnacles of its innumerable temples and spirit houses. Many of its most significant sites, which house its most revered buddhas, can be found in and around the capital.Thailand, which has about the same land area as Spain or France, consists of two broad geographic areas: a larger main section in the north and a smaller peninsular extension in the south. The main body of the country is surrounded by Myanmar (Burma) to the west, Laos to the north and east, Cambodia to the southeast, and the Gulf of Thailand to the south. Peninsular Thailand stretches southward from the southwestern corner of the country along the eastern edge of the Malay Peninsula; Myanmar extends along the western portion of the peninsula as far as the Isthmus of Kra, after which Thailand occupies the entire peninsula until reaching its southern border with Malaysia at roughly latitude 6° N.

Holidays and Leaves

Paid leave in Thailand is set in the employment contract as at least six days of paid annual leave per year after completing one full year of employment. For employees who have not completed one year of service, the employer may provide a yearly leave on a pro-rata basis. A leave carryover policy can be agreed upon in advance between the employer & employee.

Public Holidays

16 Public Holidays. Public holidays falling on weekends are moved to another day in lieu. *Chinese New Year, Christmas Day, and the end of Ramadan are observed in Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Satun provinces only. *Labour Day is observed by all sectors except the government sector. *Royal Ploughing Ceremony and Khao Phansa Day are observed by the government sector only.

Vacations

6 Vacations. Employees are entitled to at least 6 days of paid annual leave per year, after they have completed one full year of consecutive work. For employees who have not completed one year of service, the employer may provide an annual leave on a pro-rate basis.

Sick Leaves

All employees are entitled to unlimited sick leave, but the number of days paid sick leave shall not exceed 30 days per year covered by the employer. The employer may require an employee to produce a certificate from a qualified medical professional for a sick leave of three days or more.

Severance Pay

In Thailand, severance pay is mandatory if applicable and determined by the employee’s length of service. Employees working for fewer than 120 days for the same employer are not eligible to receive any severance payment. Employees with more than 120 days of service but fewer than one year are entitled to 30 days of severance pay. Employees with service of one year but fewer than three years are entitled to 90 days of severance pay. Employees with three years but fewer than six years are entitled to 180 days of severance pay. Employees with six years but fewer than ten years are entitled to 240 days of severance pay. Employees with service of 10 years but fewer than 20 years are entitled to 300 days of severance pay. Employees with 20 years or more are entitled to 400 days of severance pay.

Common Benefits

Thailand has a social security fund and workers' compensation which entitles employees to medical insurance that covers injuries, death, and illness. Employees, their legal spouse, and dependent children are eligible for surgical and hospitalization benefits. The Ministry of Labor (MOL), and Social Security Office (SSO) organizations are responsible for the functioning of the overall social security system. • A person’s national insurance contribution is determined based on their income. • An insured person who is unemployed or unable to work and whose benefits have been exhausted is entitled to a credited contribution. • In Thailand, employers provide voluntary retirement benefits to their employees through provident funds.

General Information

Holidays and Leaves

Severance Pay

Common Benefits