Sick Leave – Thai labor law
Thai Labor Law prescribed different kinds of leave that an employee is entitled to.
Section 32: An employee is entitled to sick leave as long as he is actually sick. For sick leave of 3 days or more, the employer may require the employee to produce a certificate issued by a first class physician or an official medical establishment. If the employee is unable to produce such a certificate, he shall give an explanation to the employer.
If a physician is provided by the employer, the physician shall issue the certificate except where the employee cannot be examined by the physician.
The day on which an employee is unable to work on account of an injury or illness, arising out of employment or on maternity leave under section 41 shall not be regarded as sick leave under this section.
Note: The employer has to pay wages to the employee on sick leave equivalent to the wages of a working day throughout the leave period, but not more than 30 days a year.