Report Thailand's New Labour Bill Grants 120 Days Maternity Leave, 15 for Fathers

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In a landmark decision today, Thailand's House of Representatives passed the updated Labour Protection Act, granting female employees an astounding 120 days of paid maternity leave.

 

Additionally, fathers can now enjoy 15 days of paid leave to assist with newborn care. The draft now heads to the Senate for review.

 

This decision follows revisions made after the first reading, extending maternity leave from 98 to 120 days.

 

A decisive vote saw 416 MPs in favour, with only one abstention and three MPs absent. This change aims to enhance the quality of life for employees and nurture family bonds.

 

According to the new legislation, employers are required to cover 50% of a female employee's daily wage during her 120-day maternity leave.

 

Meanwhile, male employees assisting with newborns will receive their full daily wage for up to 15 days. This progressive move represents a major shift in supporting working families.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-07-17

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

Great in theory, but what will be the reality in Thailand?

[thailand49]

The women will needthe time not a good idea 15 days for men they already taking too many liberties many in general take the time never come back!🤣🤔

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Great in theory, but what will be the reality in Thailand?

Civil servants will get it, the rest go swing

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

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In a landmark decision today, Thailand's House of Representatives passed the updated Labour Protection Act, granting female employees an astounding 120 days of paid maternity leave.

 

Additionally, fathers can now enjoy 15 days of paid leave to assist with newborn care. The draft now heads to the Senate for review.

 

This decision follows revisions made after the first reading, extending maternity leave from 98 to 120 days.

 

A decisive vote saw 416 MPs in favour, with only one abstention and three MPs absent. This change aims to enhance the quality of life for employees and nurture family bonds.

 

According to the new legislation, employers are required to cover 50% of a female employee's daily wage during her 120-day maternity leave.

 

Meanwhile, male employees assisting with newborns will receive their full daily wage for up to 15 days. This progressive move represents a major shift in supporting working families.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-07-17

 

 

Well, that's a good decision.

What I'm a afraid of it's meant for govt officials. The others with private employers might have big problems.

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I'm sure all the Thai farmers are over the moon.