Probation period
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Probation period in Thailand – Overview

In Thailand, the maximum allowable probationary period cannot exceed 119 days. There is no mandatory minimum, and the majority of employers tend to stick with the whole 119 days. This is because the longer the trial period, the more time you get to decide if the new employee is the right fit.

What is the standard probationary period in Thailand?

Probationary periods are not mandatory in Thailand or standard practice. However, many companies that do hire an employee with a probationary period will typically last up to 119 days. This is because Thai Law mandates severance payments to be paid if employment extends past this.

Can an employer extend the probationary period in Thailand?

If an employer extends a probationary period past 119 days, they are obligated to pay that employee a severance payment if terminated past this time. They will also require giving an employee at least 30 days’ notice for termination of employment, regardless of if the employee is still in a probationary period.

Can I dismiss an employee during their probation period in Thailand?

It is possible to terminate an employee without reason up to 119 days of employment.

Do employees in Thailand have to give notice during the probation period?

Employers do not need to give employees on a probationary period that is still within 119 days’ notice of their termination. Employers will also not need to make severance payments to the employee.

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FAQs

How much notice do employers need to give before terminating employment during the probation period in Thailand?

Employers should give sufficient notice when terminating an employee on a probation period. An employee can be terminated without severance payment up until 119 days of employment.

How much notice do employees need to give before resigning during the probation period in Thailand?

There is no mandated amount of time that an employee needs to give to their employer to resign during a probation period. It is good practice to give an employer some notice when resigning from any form of employment, even if it is not working out during a probationary period.

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