Category Archive For "Employee Benefits"
Thailand Expands Maternity Leave to 98 Days: A Boost for Working Women
Thailand is set to enhance its maternity leave policy, extending the leave period from 90 days to 98 days. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of Labour to improve benefits for Social Security Fund members, aiming to better support working mothers and their families. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, …
2024 Marriage Equality Bill Impact on Workplaces
The marriage equality bill, also known as the Thailand same sex marriage bill, legalizes same sex marriage in Thailand. These new changes push companies to be more progressive and inclusive with their policies and employee benefits. Wondering what sort of influence the new bill will have on the workplace? In this article, we will explore …
The Thai Senate has Approved a Historic Bill to Legalize Marriage Equality in Thailand
Bangkok — Thailand’s Senate has voted decisively to approve a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, positioning Thailand to become the first country in Southeast Asia to enact such a law. This landmark decision reflects Thailand’s reputation for acceptance and inclusivity, even as the nation has struggled for decades to pass marriage equality legislation. Historically, Thai society …
Company wellness plan: Get the most out of yours
Expats working in Thailand may not fully appreciate how the country has developed over the years, but their very presence in the country is a testament to its growing international business sector. Companies in Thailand are aware of this and thus have made efforts to attract top international talent to help their businesses grow and …
‘Long COVID-19’: Why and how employers ought to support employees
While things in Thailand have seemingly returned to normal (the country even canceled the ‘Test & Go’ quarantine scheme and opened up the country), COVID-19 is very much still around. And for those suffering from long COVID-19 (aka long COVID), it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. The result? Employers can’t ignore the pandemic (just yet). …
Working from home and the “right to disconnect” in Thailand
When the world switched to remote working for much of 2020, employees in Thailand could work from the office. But the third wave of the outbreak in April 2021 and a sluggish vaccination rollout put the country back at square 1. For months now, many employers and employees in the Kingdom have been navigating the …
7 types of employee benefits to help attract, retain, and keep employees happy in Thailand
Employee satisfaction plays a significant role in a business’s success, so it’s essential to provide employee benefits that are relevant and motivating for the workforce. Additionally, top employee benefits can also help a business attract the best talent and make it easier to retain them. In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, we’ll take a look …
Thailand postpones the PDPA enforcement: What it is and how to prepare your business for the PDPA
Businesses take note. Officially, Thailand postpones the PDPA or the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to June 1, 2022. Considered as the first local law designed to govern data protection in the digital age, the PDPA was originally scheduled to come into effect on June 1, 2021. However, it created multiple challenges for both local …
7 tips to promote workplace wellness in Thailand
Wellness at work is essential for employees and businesses alike. Employees excel when they are well, which helps companies do well in turn. Worker injuries and illnesses cost employers a lot of money and time every year, making a healthy workforce imperative to a successful business. Fortunately, workplace wellness initiatives can help employees be healthier …
Covid-19: Your employee rights during the coronavirus outbreak
The novel coronavirus epidemic has – as of the time of writing – affected 722,000 people in over 190 countries and resulted in around 33,500 deaths. This has not only led to a critical public health crisis, but has also disrupted economic activities, as well as the global supply chain and labor market. The outbreak …
