Starting from 1 January 2017, the daily minimum wage in Thailand will increase by 1.7% to 3.3% (amount depending on province) in most provinces of Thailand. This increase has been approved by Central Wage Committee on 19 October 2016. ML Puntrik Smiti, Labour Ministry permanent secretary, stated that eight provinces will maintain a minimum salary…
What are the definitions of “termination” and “lay-off”? Termination of employment is an employee’s departure from a job. Termination may be voluntary on the employee’s part, or it may be at the hands of the employer, often in the form of dismissal (firing) or a layoff. Dismissal or firing is generally thought to be the…
What are the definitions of “termination” and “dismissal”? Termination of employment is an employee’s departure from a job. Termination may be voluntary on the employee’s part, or it may be at the hands of the employer, often in the form of dismissal (firing) or a layoff. Dismissal or firing is generally thought to…
Unlicensed hotel in Phuket were given a deadline to do the required registrations before 31st January 2017 by Chokchai Dejamornthan, Phuket Governor. If they do not comply, owners may have to confront legal action. Mr. Chokchai also said that according to Provincial Administration’s information there are only 424 licensed hotels in Phuket while an estimation…
A warning letter is useful to confirm and address a performance or conduct issue with an employee. Such performance issues may include, for example: violating work rules or regulations or disobeying the employer’s orders; continuously coming too late to workplace; insults against employer or colleagues; too frequent sick leave; alcohol on workplace; unexcused absence; work…
On 7th of June 2016, the new Land and Building Tax Act (the “Act”) was formally enacted. The Act will likely become effective in early 2019 and will be replace the existing and old Land and House Tax Act B.E. 2475 (1932) and the Local Development Tax B.E. 2508 (1965). The new law will introduce…
It should be noted that a restaurant business often entails the requirement of other licenses, such as a liquor license. Before a restaurant, store or bar can serve liquor in Thailand, it must obtain a liquor license from the Excise Department under Section 17 of Liquor Act B.E. 2493 (1950). A liquor license is…
Tenants often express shock, resentment and even embarrassment over the amount of rent and rent escalations that they are required to pay to their landlords. However, for office and residential rentals with longer rental terms, fixed rent is in fact relatively rare. And it is rather common that rental agreements include rent escalation provisions. …
While globalization has entailed a series of policy convergence across the globe, one area that has not been smoothly integrated is that of data protection. The Western concept of privacy signifies individualism, liberalism, public-private divide, and the rule of law, all of which underpin liberal democracy widely espoused in the West, but not so in…
The Direct Sales and Direct Marketing Act B.E. 2545 (A.D. 2002) as amended by No. 2 B.E. 2550 (A.D 2007) (“DSA”) aims at protecting consumers from overly aggressive sales and marketing techniques. The meaning of Direct Sales refers to the presentation and offer of goods or services for sale directly to customers in their…
According to a report by Bangkok Post, the Cabinet has approved the draft law on land and building tax on 7 July 2016. The law is currently in the process of legislation and will likely take effect in early 2019. The tax applies to land, buildings and condominium units. A first home valued below 50…
Education license for institution: Under the Private School Act, B.E. 2550, private schools and institutions that are responsible for so-called “fundamental education” must obtain an education license prior to starting operations. A private school is private educational establishment providing formal or non-formal education. The location of the school is important in establishing whether a private school requires…
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