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Introduction\n& Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia to have never\nbeen colonized by a European power and continues to maintain a constitutional\nmonarchy (CIA, 2019). The country has a population of 69.1 million (The\nHeritage Foundation, 2019), comprised of 97.5% ethnic Thais, and a population\ngrowth rate of 0.29% (CIA, 2019). It has an unemployment rate of 1.1% and a GDP\nper capita of US $17,856 (The Heritage Foundation, 2019). While Thai is the\nofficial language, many Thais can hold a basic conversation in English. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recruitment\nPractices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thailand\u2019s Labour Protection Act (LPA) defines the\nrelationship between the employer and employee, whether the individual is local\nor foreign (Siam Legal, n.d.). As of 2015, the national minimum wage is THB 300\n(US $10) per day, according to a maximum of eight hours per working day (Teoh\net al., 2016). Part-time workers are entitled to a minimum wage of THB 40 (US\n$1.30) per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, skilled workers earn much more than this. For\nexample, HR professionals can earn an average of THB 30,000 to THB 40,000 (US\n$914 to US $1219) per month and experienced programmers can earn an average of\nTHB 55,000 to THB 75,000 (US $1676 to US $2188) per month (Board of Investment\nof Thailand, 2019). Salaries for workers in Bangkok, especially those who are\nskilled, also tend to be higher than elsewhere in Thailand (Zander, 2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thai Nationals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The internet is a popular place for Thais to look for work.\nJobThai.com is one of the country\u2019s most popular employment website and\nJobTopGun.com closely follows (Moore, 2017). JobsDB.com is particularly for finding\nemployees with stronger English abilities (Zander, 2019). LinkedIn is also a\npopular platform to find candidates with specific skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreign Nationals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In June 2017, the Emergency Decree on Managing the Work of\nAliens came into effect, which regulated foreign workers in the country (Baker\nMcKenzie, 2018). The worker must hold a non-immigrant \u201cB\u201d visa in order to\nenter Thailand and additionally hold a work permit to legally work (Velocity\nGlobal, 2017). There is a requirement for employers to maintain a minimum 4:1\nratio of Thai to foreign workers (Moore, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visas may be obtained at local Thai consulate offices. Applicants\nmust present the following documents: original passport, confirmation letter of\nemployment from a Thai company, and other corporate documents (such as an\nemployer\u2019s company affidavit) (Velocity Global, 2017). Those intending to bring\nan accompanying spouse or other family members must also bring in their\noriginal passports, as well as original marriage and birth certificates.\nWalk-in applications can be processed within two business days while mailed\napplications can take up to ten business days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To acquire a Thailand work permit, foreign employees must\nprovide: a passport with a \u201cB\u201d visa, an application form, evidence of\nqualifications, a letter of employment confirmation, and a medical certificate\n(Velocity Global, 2017). The employer must provide: an organizational chart of\nthe company, a letter of employment confirmation, a letter explaining why the\nforeign worker is being hired, a certificate of corporate registration, a list\nof shareholders, the company\u2019s maps, and tax certificates. If there are no\nissues, it will typically take two to four weeks to receive the work permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foreigners who stay in Thailand without a visa or with an\nexpired visa may be punished with up to two years of imprisonment and\/or a fine\nup to THB 20,000 (US $660) (Teoh et al., 2016). Foreigners who work in Thailand\nwithout a work permit may be imprisoned for up to five years and\/or receive a\nfine between THB 2000 and THB 100,000 (US $66 to US $3300). Employers found to\nengage in illegal employment may also be imprisoned for up to three years\nand\/or receive a fine up to THB 60,000 (US $1988).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disabled Persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Persons with Disabilities Empowerment Act,\nestablished in 2007, tax incentives are available for employers who hire\nworkers with disabilities (Teoh et al., 2016). The employer can receive a tax\nexemption equal to 100% of the wages paid to their disabled employee.\nAdditionally, the employer is entitled to a tax exemption equal to 100% of the\nexpenses that the employer has paid to supply goods and services, training, and\nany other assistance provided to their disabled employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selection\nPractices<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Protection from\nDiscrimination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under the Labour Protection Act, employers must treat male\nand female workers equally unless it is not possible in the nature or\nconditions of the work (Teoh et al., 2016). In June 2017, Thailand ratified the\nInternational Labour Organization\u2019s \u201cDiscrimination (Employment and Occupation)\nConvention, 1958 (No. 111)\u201d in commitment to prevent discriminations based on race,\nsex, colour, religion, political opinion, and national or social origin\n(International Labour Organization, 2017).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Background Checks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no laws specifically prohibiting employers from\nconducting background checks (Teoh et al., 2016). However, this is limited only\nto publicly available information, as documents such as health reports and\ncriminal records may only be obtained through written consent from the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miscellaneous\nInformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Kzenon, n.d.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thailand is a hierarchal society where younger and junior\nemployees will defer to their seniors (Zander, 2019). This leads to the\ntendency for younger staff members to avoid conflict, as well as reluctance to\nshare new ideas because they do not want senior members to lose face. Because of\nthe focus on higher quality social interactions, time management and\npunctuality are not prioritized in Thai culture. It can be expected that\nemployees will arrive late to casual activities and waste time in large\nbusiness meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bibliography<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baker McKenzie (2018). New Amendments to the Work Permit Law and\nNew Notification Requirements for Employers and Employees<\/em>. [online] Baker\nMcKenzie. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.bakermckenzie.com\/en\/insight\/publications\/2018\/04\/new-amendments-to-the-work-permit-law\n[Accessed 3 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bokuchava, D. (2019). Bangkok Immigration Office<\/em>. Available\nat: https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/bangkok-july-11-2019-foreigners-thais-1458888209\n[Accessed 7 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CIA (2019). Thailand \u2014 The World Factbook<\/em>. [online] Central\nIntelligence Agency. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.cia.gov\/LIBRARY\/publications\/the-world-factbook\/geos\/th.html [Accessed\n7 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gvozdikov, A. (2014). Local Market.<\/em> Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/ratchaburi-thailand-march-24-local-peoples-189906446\n[Accessed 6 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Labour Organization (2017).\u00a0Thailand ratifies the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111)<\/em>. [online] Ilo.org. Available at: https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/global\/standards\/subjects-covered-by-international-labour-standards\/equality-of-opportunity-and-treatment\/WCMS_558059\/lang–en\/index.htm [Accessed 6 Nov. 2019]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kzenon (n.d.). Friends Eating Thai Food<\/em>. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/young-people-eating-thai-restaurant-they-102940892\n[Accessed 7 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moore, C. (2017). How to recruit in Thailand<\/em>. [online]\nJobboard Finder News. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.jobboardfinder.com\/news\/how-to-recruit-in-thailand\/ [Accessed 5\nNov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shutterstock (n.d.). Wat Mahathat Temple<\/em>. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/wat-mahathat-temple-precinct-sukhothai-historical-638220802\n[Accessed 4 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Siam Legal International (n.d.). What does the Thai labor law say\nabout workday, overtime, and leave?<\/em>. [online] Siam Legal International.\nAvailable at:\nhttps:\/\/www.siam-legal.com\/thailand-law\/what-do-the-thai-labor-law-tells-about-workday-overtime-and-leave\/\n[Accessed 4 Nov. 2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teoh, S., Srirungruang, S., Jongsaritwang, S. and Treesaranuwattana, Y. (2016).\u00a0Employment and employee benefits in Thailand: overview<\/em>. [online] Thomson Reuters. Available at: https:\/\/uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com\/8-617-6522?transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)&firstPage=true&bhcp=1 [Accessed 8 Nov. 2019]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board of Investment of Thailand (2019).\u00a0Labor Costs<\/em>. [online] BOI. Available at: https:\/\/www.boi.go.th\/index.php?page=labor_costs [Accessed 5 Nov. 2019]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heritage Foundation (2019). Thailand<\/em>. 2019 Index of\nEconomic Freedom. [online] The Heritage Foundation. Available at:\nhttps:\/\/www.heritage.org\/index\/pdf\/2019\/countries\/thailand.pdf [Accessed 7 Nov.\n2019].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Velocity Global (2017).\u00a0Best Practices for Thailand Employment<\/em>. [online] Velocity Global. Available at: https:\/\/velocityglobal.com\/blog\/best-practices-thailand-employment\/ [Accessed 7 Nov. 2019]. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zander, R. (2019).\u00a0Guide to Hiring Thai Staff in Thailand<\/em>. [online] iglu. Available at: https:\/\/iglu.net\/hiring-thai-staff-in-thailand\/ [Accessed 7 Nov. 2019]. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction & Overview Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia to have never been colonized by a European power and continues to maintain a constitutional monarchy (CIA, 2019). The country has a population of 69.1 million (The Heritage Foundation, 2019), comprised of 97.5% ethnic Thais, and a population growth rate of 0.29% (CIA, 2019). … <\/p>\n

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