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Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act to Counter Judicial Corruption and Misconduct, 2559 [2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-09-26 | THA-2016-L-103603

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Civil Service (No. 2) Act, 2015 [B.E. 2558]. -

Adoption: 2015-05-18 | Date of entry into force: 2014-12-01 | THA-2015-L-100482

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation Concerning Labour Protection in Agricultural Work B.E.2557 (2014). -

Adoption: 2014-12-12 | THA-2014-R-103611

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Community Health Professional Act, 2556 [2013].

Adoption: 2013-11-27 | THA-2013-L-96447

The objective of the Act to to establish the Community Health Council in order to promote Community Health Professional Practices.

Chapter I - Community Health Council
Chapter II - Member
Chapter III - Commission
Chapter IV - Commission's Operation
Chapter V - Control over Community Health Professional Practice
Chapter VI - Competent Officials
Chapter VII - Penalty Provisions

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Social Welfare Profession Act, B.E. 2556 [2013].

Adoption: 2013-01-14 | THA-2013-L-96444

The objective of the law is to rationalize the numerous laws and regulations which regulated the social welfare workers sector. The Act establishes a Council which is to monitor and control the sector as well as the various laws, regulations and codes of ethics within the sector.

Chapter I - The Council on Social Welfare Profession
Chapter II - Members
Chapter III - The Council on Social Welfare Profession Commission
Chapter IV - Commission's Implementation of Actions
Chapter V - Social Welfare Profession Standard and Ethics Control
Chapter VI - Penalty Provisions

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation (No.14) B.E. 2555 (2012) issued under the Labour Protection Act. -

Adoption: 2012-10-30 | THA-2012-R-93543

The reason for the promulgation of these Ministerial Regulations are as follows: Since the Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2541 (1998) issued under the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) prescribing therein that part of the Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) shall not be applied to an employer whose employee is engaged in domestic work without any involvement in business operation; therefore the protection provided to an employee engaged in domestic work without any involvement in business operation does not respond to the changed social and economic conditions. It is reasonably to extend the protection provided to the employee engaged in domestic work for more coverage. Accordingly, this Ministerial Regulation shall be issued.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 14 on the Protection of Domestic Workers B.E. 2555 (A.D. 2012).

Adoption: 2012 | THA-2012-R-96394

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Homeworkers Protection Act, B.E. 2553 [2010]. (พระราชบัญญัติ คุ้มครองผู้รับงานไปทำที่บ้าน พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๓) -

Adoption: 2010-09-29 | Date of entry into force: 2011-05 | THA-2010-L-93545

Extends labour protection to homeworkers. Defines 'Homework' as work that an employer in an industrial business has assigned to a person taking work for production or assembly outside the business establishment of the employer, or other work as set out in regulations. A 'Homeworker' means a person or a group of persons who agrees with an employer to undertake homework. 'Employer' means a business operator who agrees to employ a homeworker, regardless of whether the assignment of the job will be made through him, his representative or by a sub-contract.

Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Rights and Duties of Hirers and Home Workers
Chapter 3 - Remuneration
Chapter 4 - Safety in the Performance of Work
Chapter 5 - Home Work Protection Committee
Chapter 6 - Filing and Deliberation of Petitions
Chapter 7 - Labour Inspector
Chapter 8 - Penalty Provisions
Transitory Provisions

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Standards Act, B.E. 2551 (2008). -

Adoption: 2008-02-13 | THA-2008-L-82849

Chapter I - Agricultural Standards Committee
Chapter II - Establishment of standards
Chapter III - Producers, exporters or importers of agricultural commodity under mandatory standards
Chapter IV - Inspection and certification of standards
Chapter V - Conformity assessment standards
Chapter VI - Control
Chapter VII - Standard certification marks
Chapter VIII - Appeal
Chapter IX - Penalties

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Civil Service Act B.E. 2551 (2008). (พระราชบัญญัติ แรงงานทางทะเล พ.ศ. ๒๕๕๘) -

Adoption: 2008-01-23 | THA-2008-L-80827

Repeals the Civil Service Act 1992 and its subsequent revisions. Provides for the regulation of the civil service including the recruitment, appointment, performance appraisal, discipline, ethics, retirement of public servants.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation Prescribing the Standard for Administration and Management of Occupational Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Work, B.E. 2551 (A.D. 2008).

Adoption: 2008 | THA-2008-R-96399

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

National Police Act, B.E. 2547

Adoption: 2004-01-13 | Date of entry into force: 2004-02-15 | THA-2004-L-69390

Comprehensive legislation governing the national police divided into 7 Parts. Includes provisions concerning hierarchy and salary, conditions of employment, discipline and disciplinary proceedings. Also contains provisions on retirement from the police force.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation on Labour Protection in Agricultural Sector, B.E. 2547 (A.D. 2004).

Adoption: 2004 | THA-2004-R-96388

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act on supporting government officials in the event of injury due to public duty, 2003 (B.E. 2546).

Adoption: 2003-12-22 | THA-2003-L-69640

Regulates procedure for granting support to government officials who have been injured performing work on duty. Authority for granting such support lies with minister in charge. Provides that government official who reaches retirement age during illness treatment shall have right to receive treatment until it is concluded. Also provides for inheritance of severance pay in the event that injured government official subsequently passes away. Repeals Act on supporting government official in the event of injury due to public duty B.E. 2498.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Teachers and Educational Personnel Council Act, B.E. 2546 (2003). -

Adoption: 2003-04-24 | THA-2003-L-66898

Comprehensive legislation on Council of Teachers and Educational Personnel. Divided into 4 chapters, each containing several parts. Chapter one deals with Council of Teaches and Educational Personnel. Also provides for establishment of Commission of Teachers' Council, Committee of Professional Standards, proceedings of Teachers' Council, operation of control profession, and members of Teachers Council. Chapter 2 establishes committtee on promotion of well-being and welfare of teachers and educational personnel. Chapter 3 regulates supervision, and Chapter 4 penalties.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act on Labour Relations, B.E. 2544. -

Adoption: 2001-11-09 | THA-2001-L-62435

Amends Labour Relations Act, B.E. 2518. Establishes that the Act shall not apply to central government sector, provincial government sector, and local government sector, including Bangkok Metropolitan and Pattaya, state enterprise businesses under law governing state enterprise labour relations, and other businesses specified in Royal Decree.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

State Enterprise Labour Relations Act, B.E. 2543 [2000]. (พระราชบัญญัติแรงงานรัฐวิสาหกิจสัมพันธ์ พ.ศ. 2543) -

Adoption: 2000-03-23 | THA-2000-L-57646

Repeals and replaces the State Enterprise Labour Relations Act, B.E. 2535 so as to give executives, officials and employees of state enterprises rights and duties for the promotion of economic and social security, including national security.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notification of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare re: Prescription of Safety Standard and Rules for the Work of Loading and Unloading of Goods on Sea Vessels.

Adoption: 1998-09-14 | THA-1998-M-61126

Chapter I sets forth general duties of employers concerning provision of appropriate equipment and training, and supervision. Chapter II deals with duties of employers regarding safety in loading and unloading goods in general, and Chapter with employer's duties regarding loading and unloading of dangerous goods. Chapter IV regulates duties of employers concerning safety in the work of loading and unloading of goods in dangerous areas. Finally, Chapter 5 sets forth standards concerning personnal safety protection.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 11, B.E. 2541 (1998), issued under the Labour Protection Act 1998.

Adoption: 1998-09-14 | THA-1998-R-61127

Deals with various aspects of protection of labour in loading and unloading of goods on sea vessels. Issues covered include fixing of normal working period, minimum age (18, with certain exceptions), payment of wages, holidays, provision of nutrition by employer, work outside normal working place, provision of safety measures, labour inspection, medical check-up of employees, and payment of wages.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 7 issued under the Labour Protection Act.

Adoption: 1998-08-22 | THA-1998-R-53167

Sets forth hours of work and weekly and monthly rest for workers employed in the petroleum business, including workers employed in petroleum production sites. S. 4 permits women to work in petroluem production, as long as such work is not harmful to their health.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 8 issued under the Labour Protection Act.

Adoption: 1998-08-22 | THA-1998-R-53168

Exempts persons working as security guards from provisions of the Labour Protection Act providing for overtime and holiday pay.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 12 issued under the Labour Protection Act.

Adoption: 1998-08-22 | THA-1998-R-53172

Sets forth requirements regarding rest periods and overtime remuneration for persons working in the land transportation industry.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation No. 9 issued under the Labour Protection Act.

Adoption: 1998-08-19 | THA-1998-R-53169

Provides that the Labour Protection Act shall not apply to agricultural and home workers.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Government Pension Fund Act, B.E. 2539 (1996). -

Adoption: 1996-09-25 | THA-1996-L-82856

Establishes the Government Pension Fund to provide pensions for civil servants.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notification of Department of Labour Welfare and Protection [regarding] Prescription of Period and Procedure for Payment of Wage, Overtime Pay, Holiday Pay, and Holiday Overtime Pay in the Business of Loading and Unloading Cargos on and from Sea-Going Vessels.

Adoption: 1996-05-09 | THA-1996-M-45969

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation Governing Payment of Wages to Government Agency Employees (No. 2) B.E. 2539.

Adoption: 1996-04-30 | Date of entry into force: 1996-05-04 | THA-1996-R-44797

Amends provisions of the Regulation Governing Payment of Wages to Government Agency Employees (No. 2) B.E. 2536 relating to length of sick leave, maternity leave, and personal leave.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Salaries and Position Allowances Act, 1995.

Adoption: 1995 | THA-1995-L-61282

Provides for establishment of National Compensation Committee whose main function is to make recommendations and provide consultation to the Cabinet with respect to salaries, wages, position allowances, welfare and fringe benefits for civil servant and employees of departments, as well as military officers and cadets under the Ministry of Defense. Annexes contain salary schedules and position allowance schedules for different types of public service positions.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

State Enterprise Labour Relations Act, B.E. 2534.

Adoption: 1991-04-15 | THA-1991-L-22099

Regulates labour relations in "state enterprises", which include both government organisations and companies in which the State owns more than 50 per cent of the share capital. Such enterprises are in effect excluded from the scope of the Labour Relations Act, B.E. 2518 (Legislative Series, 1975-Thai.1). Section 55 stipulates that "the labour unions of state enterprises established under the Labour Relations Act shall cease to exit". Under section 56, the same applies to the Labour Unions Committee and the Employee Committee in state enterprises. Instead, a labour relations committee is to be established in each state enterprise with representatives of the management and "workers' association" of the enterprise. Striking or "any activity in the nature of a strike" is strictly prohibited (sec.19), and although the labour relations committee of an enterprise may examine "complaints", anything involving financial implications must be referred to the State Enterprise Labour Relations Committee, chaired by the Minister of Internal Affairs (see sec.6). Unofficial English translation by the Thai government available.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministerial Regulation (B.E. 2532) No. 9.

Adoption: 1989-01-20 | THA-1989-M-9015

This Regulation, issued pursuant to the Registration of Machinery Act (B.E.2514) repeals provisions in clause 5, paragraph 2 of Ministerial Regulation No. 2 (B.E.2522) and repeals and replaces a form.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Ministerial Regulation B.E. 2532. No. 11.

Adoption: 1989-01-20 | THA-1989-M-9016

This Regulation, issued pursuant to the provisions in the Registration of Machinery Act 1971, provides for the format of the identity cards of officials.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notification of the Ministry of Interior. 1989.

Adoption: 1988-12-12 | Date of entry into force: 1989-01-01 | THA-1988-M-9012

This Notification, which does not apply to agricultural work or other work as prescribed by the Ministry of Interior, prescribes the minimum monetary daily wage and maximum daily work hours for certain classes of employment: seven hours per day in respect of work that might be harmful to the health or body of the worker, eight hours per day in respect of industrial or transportation work, and nine hours per day for commercial work.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Royal Decree on Welfare Fund in respect of Temporary Cost of Living Increase (No. 3) B.E. 2530.

Adoption: 1987-03-08 | THA-1987-R-3471

Amends the definition of "civil servant" and changes the amounts of cost-of-living increases in the Royal Decree (B.E. 2521) governing the Welfare Fund in respect of Temporary Cost of Living Increase, as amended.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

The Professional Nursing and Midwifery Act, B.E. 2528 (1985). -

Adoption: 1985-08-20 | THA-1985-L-82884

Chapter I - Nursing and Midwifery Council
Chapter II - Members
Chapter III - The Committee
Chapter IV - The Functioning of the Committee
Chapter V - Controlling the Practice of the Nursing and Midwifery Sector
Chapter VI - Penalties

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Notification of the Ministry of Interior concerning occupational safety.

Adoption: 1985-05-06 | THA-1985-M-1713

Applies to mining, manufacture, construction, transport, etc.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Economics Act, B.E. 2522 (1979). -

Adoption: 1979-02-25 | THA-1979-L-82847

Establishes the Committee on Agricultural Development Policy and Planning to classify, examine and solve economic problems in the agricultural sector.

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Agricultural Land Reform Act.

Adoption: 1975-02-14 | THA-1975-L-14498

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Standard Qualifications of Directors and State Enterprise Employees Act, 1975 [B.E. 2518]. -

Adoption: 1975-01-14 | THA-1975-L-100481

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Act respecting the treatment of terms of service as continuous for the purposes of [civil servants'] gratuities and pensions. B.E. 2519.

Adoption: 1969-01-10 | THA-1969-L-17922

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Medical Profession Act B.E. 2511.

Adoption: 1968-09-30 | THA-1968-L-18460

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Minerals Act, B.E. 2510 (1967). -

Adoption: 1967-12-26 | THA-1967-L-82858

Regulates the mining industry. Includes provisions on the safety and health of mining workers (art. 17).

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Forest Act, B.E. 2484 (1941). -

Adoption: 1941-10-14 | THA-1941-L-82855

Regulates the exploitation of forestry resources. Includes some regulations with respect to workers (see section 68 septem (1)(c).

Thailand - Specific categories of workers - Law, Act

Police Disciplines Act, B.E. 2477 (1934). -

Adoption: 1933-01-11 | THA-1933-L-82876

Regulates complaints and discipline of police personnel.