The Electronic Transactions Act defines an electronic signature or e-signature as any letters, characters, numbers, sounds, or symbols in an electronic format attached to an electronic data message. The purpose of an e-signature is to establish a relationship between the signatory and the data message, thereby identifying the signatory and indicating their approval of the information contained in the data message.
The legal impact of work rules or policy on an employer’s obligations to pay a bonus
Although employers in Thailand are not required to give bonuses to employees, bonuses are a strategic tool for employers to manage their employees. A company’s work rules or policies on annual bonuses may include things such as conditions for being eligible to receive bonuses, the timing of bonuses, and the employer determining bonus amounts at its discretion. Even if the employer makes employees aware that they are eligible to receive a certain amount as a bonus, actually receiving the bonus remains contingent upon employees meeting the conditions set out by the employer.
BOI measures to increase competitiveness in the automotive industry
The Board of Investment (“BOI”) recently took measures to encourage investment in industries deemed crucial to national development. On 12 December 2023, the BOI issued Announcement No. 2/2566 outlining investment incentives aimed at increasing competitiveness in the automotive industry. These measures support manufacturers in adopting automation and robotics to improve efficiency in production.
Employers deducting the value of annual holiday already taken when paying compensation to terminated employees
Under Section 67 of the Labour Protection Act, 2541 B.E. (1998) (“the LPA”), when employers terminate employees for reasons other than the fault of the employee as set out in Section 119 of the LPA, the employer is required to pay compensation to the employee for any unused annual holiday, in proportion to the length of time they were employed for that year. However, in some cases, the employee has already used annual holiday in excess of what they would be entitled to as of the date that the employer terminates employment.
