Thailand has enacted the Labour Protection Act (No. 9) B.E. 2568 (2025), introducing a series of amendments to modernize the country’s employment law framework. The Act was published in the Royal Gazette on 7 November 2025 and will take effect … Read More
Labour
Thailand’s Pending Labour Law Reforms: A Shift Towards Modern Work-Life Protections
On 24 September 2025, the Thai House of Representatives unanimously approved in principle two draft Labour Protection Bills, signalling the most significant potential overhaul of the country’s employment landscape in decades. This legislative initiative, now under review by an ad … Read More
BOI Issues New Rules on Expatriate Employment and Remuneration
In June 2025, the Thailand Board of Investment (“BOI”) released Notification No. Por. 8/2568 (the “Notification”), setting out new requirements on how BOI-promoted companies may appoint and retain foreign personnel. The changes mark a shift in regulatory policy, particularly for … Read More