I think I read somewhere in a Thai Labour Law document that for full time employees they are entitled to a minmum 30 days paid sick? Is this correct and does this apply to teacher contracts (1st year) where the contract states only ............2 days .

Patch what ever your contract sez. at my school if you have 3 days off at once and do not contact the school you are dismissed. law or not they will follow the contract. normally if over 3 days you must have a doctors letter (200 baht)

Allan

"... if you have 3 days off at once and do not contact the school you are dismissed. law or not they will follow the contract."

That's pretty much what the law says.

My recently signed contract with a government school provided for up to 15 days of sick pay annually. The only stipulation was that any illness of 5 consecutive working days or more requires a "doctors excuse". I sumize the 5 day clause is to keep you from taking a 9 day vacation by merely calling off. I also wouldn't think of being a no-call, no show at any job I wanted to keep and really don't understand people who would think otherwise.

Regards.

"...they are entitled to a minmum 30 days paid sick..."

I think it actually says "up to" 30 days, not a mimimum of 30 days.

Yes, you can have the sick days, but if there will be many of them you will need a doctor's note.

There are also 'personal/office' days, which are used to go to weddings, graduations, and other important family and friend-related events.

However, your usage of these things can influence decisions about raises, contract renewals, etc.

Thanks for the replies.