Thai workplace law, in plain language.
Current rules that shape work in Thailand — explained fairly for both sides, sourced, and dated. Not legal advice; a clear starting point.
For employees
What you're owed — pay, hours, leave, and fair treatment.
For employers
What you must get right — the same rules, from the operator's side.
What is the minimum wage in Thailand in 2026? (and how does service charge fit in?)
Thailand's 2026 minimum daily wage runs 337–400 THB by province. Hotels and entertainment venues pay 400 THB nationwide. Service charge is separate and not required by law.
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Probation, notice and severance: how a job can legally end in Thailand
Probation staff keep their rights. Ending most jobs needs written notice (about one month) or pay in lieu, and severance is owed once an employee has worked 120 days or more — unless there's serious cause.
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Warnings and fair discipline: doing it right in Thailand
A written warning is a legal building block, not just a telling-off. Done properly it gives the employee a fair chance to fix things and gives the employer the documented basis it needs if the issue continues.
24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read
Starting a job in Thailand: what has to be agreed (and what doesn't have to be written down)
Thai law doesn't require a written contract to be valid — but businesses with 10+ staff must have written work rules, and hiring a foreign worker means a work permit before their first shift, not after.
6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Service charge, tips, and casual shifts: the hospitality & retail rules people get wrong
Service charge belongs to the business, not any one worker, and no law dictates how it's split. Tips are separate and voluntary. Uniform costs generally can't just be deducted from pay. Casual and daily-wage staff keep the same core rights as everyone else.
6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read
Working hours, breaks and your day off: what Thai law actually requires
Thailand caps normal work at 8 hours a day and 48 a week, requires a break after 5 straight hours, and guarantees a weekly day off. Overtime needs consent and pays 1.5–3×. Hospitality has its own twists.
6 Jul 2026 · 3 min read