Thailand’s Labor Laws: How Employers Should Approach Labor Inspector Complaints
by：Nitchakamon Suliya, Panatchayamol Phungam Thailand has enacted a range of labor laws designed to protect the rights of both Thai and foreign employees. Among these, the Labor Protection Act (“LPA”) plays a particularly important role, especially through the function of the labor inspector, who is empowered under the Act to receive and investigate complaints—exclusively from employees. When disputes arise between an employer and employee, the employee can choose to either: File a complaint with a labor inspector, or Bring a case to the Labor Court. In practice, most employees choose the former, as the process is generally faster, more accessible,…
