gerryBScot Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Hi Can anyone advise me if there is any law which sets out minimum requirements for employers with regard to employees who are unable to work due to ill health. I am a teacher in a small, private, upcountry bilingual school, essentially a private business. I am currently hospitalised but expect to be released imminently and discharged and will return to work. So this matter may not be problematic but just in case it is...... I'd just like to know what Thai law says about sick pay and if possible I would welcome a reference to the appropriate legislation, if any. Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you contribute to social security: http://www.sso.go.th/wpr/eng/sickness.html It may not be worth bothering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryBScot Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you contribute to social security: http://www.sso.go.th/wpr/eng/sickness.html It may not be worth bothering. Thanks Stef I am not actually looking for money; I just want to know if sick employees have statutory rights in respect of how long their employers are obliged to pay them if they are sick. My employers are saying 30 days is the maximum under Thai law and I just want to know if that is correct in the event my absence exceeds 30 days which it might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 If you contribute to social security: http://www.sso.go.th/wpr/eng/sickness.html It may not be worth bothering. Thanks Stef I am not actually looking for money; I just want to know if sick employees have statutory rights in respect of how long their employers are obliged to pay them if they are sick. My employers are saying 30 days is the maximum under Thai law and I just want to know if that is correct in the event my absence exceeds 30 days which it might. If memory serves..30 days is correct...dont have the pertinent piece of the law to hand..but sounds about right 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianCR Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Without pay, 30 days, with pay depends on length of employment. First year 5 days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citizen33 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 (edited) Don't know if OP noticed already but the two main bits of legislation that apply are available at the URL given already under 'Social Security Law'. Edited May 22, 2013 by citizen33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunktal Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) Don't have the Thai Labour Law book (translated in English) here to copy the section but from memory you are entitled to 30 days maximum a year sick leave, there is no stipulation on years of service that I recall. Edit: Just Googled it and found this - http://www.mediafire.com/download/ytq3wt2r33ri719/Thai+Labour+Act+1998.pdf Section 32 and Section 57 are the relevant parts, these match what I remember from the book I have from the Labour Office at home. Edited May 23, 2013 by chunktal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerryBScot Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you all for the help and references.....really appreciated. Looks like it is 30 days which is good to know. Also looks like it is not going to be an issue as I am going to be discharged from hospital in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrendsd Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I've heard of a few sick buffaloes getting money, not sure about people though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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