In today’s workplace, every employee has legal rights under Thailand’s Labor Law, which all employers must comply with.
Whether you are a full-time, daily-wage, or contract employee, these rights exist to ensure fairness, protect your well-being, and promote a better quality of work life.

Here are five fundamental employee rights you should know — so you won’t be taken advantage of at work.

1.  Sick Leave Rights
   

   Employees are entitled to take sick leave when necessary, and employers must pay wages for up to 30 days of sick leave per year.
   Thailand’s labor law aims to ensure employees receive proper care without having to work when unwell.
   For example, if you need to be hospitalized, you can submit a medical certificate to confirm your right to paid sick leave without any salary deduction.

2. Weekly Day-Off Rights
   
   

   Every employee is entitled to at least one day off per week, typically on Sunday or as determined by the employer.
   This day off is a basic right that allows workers to rest, recover, and spend quality time with their families.

3. Working Hours Rights
   

   Under Thai labor law, employees must not work more than 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week.
   If the employer requires overtime (OT), it must be with the employee’s consent — and overtime pay must be provided according to the law.

   Knowing this right helps protect employees from being overworked without fair compensation

4. Severance Pay Rights
   

   If an employee is terminated without fault, the employer is legally required to pay severance pay based on the length of employment:

   • Worked 120 days – less than 1 year: 30 days of wages

   • Worked 1 year – less than 3 years: 90 days of wages

   • Worked 3 years or more: Up to 400 days of wages, depending on tenure

   This is one of the most important protections guaranteed under Thailand’s labor law.

5.  Workplace Safety Rights
   

   Employers must ensure the workplace is safe from accidents and hazardous substances, and provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) for all employees.

   The law clearly states that employers are responsible for maintaining employee safety in every stage of work, to prevent harm to life and health.