[co-author: Natnicha Nakhwan]
Thailand Officially Publishes Amendments on Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
Official Publication: The amendments were published in the Royal Gazette on 7 November 2025, and will take effect 30 days after publication, on 7 December 2025.
Key Highlights of the Amendment
1. Extended Maternity Leave
- Leave increased from 98 days to 120 days.
- Employees will receive full wages for up to 60 days during the leave period.
2. Additional Leave for Child Health Complications
- If a newborn experiences health complications, disabilities, or risks of serious illness after the standard maternity leave, the mother is entitled to an additional 15 days of leave.
- During this period, she will receive 50% of her regular wage.
3. Paternity/Spousal Leave for Childcare
- Introduces 15 days of paid leave for the spouse of an insured female employee to assist with childcare.
- This leave can be taken within 90 days before or after childbirth.
- Full wage compensation is provided for the entire leave period.
4. Employer Reporting Obligations
- Employers with 10 or more employees must submit an annual report detailing employment and working conditions to the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare.
- The report must be submitted by January of each year.
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