Relevant Legislation
Labour Relations Act, B. E. 2518 (1975)20
Definition
According to Section 5 of the Labour Relations Act, a strike means a cessation of work on behalf of employees due to a labour dispute.
Rights
Under Section 22 employees may strike where conciliation fails.
Procedures
The party striking must give the other party notice of their intention to strike at least 24 hours prior to taking action [Section 34].
Regulations/Limitations
Employers or employees may not strike under any of the following scenarios: where a demand relating to a labour dispute has not been submitted to the other party; where a party to a labour dispute has already fulfilled its obligations as per an agreement/decision issued by a conciliation officer; or where the matter is under the consideration of the labour relations committee or labour dispute arbitrators [Section 34]. Employees may be ordered back to work by the Minister where he/she is of the opinion that the strike may have an adverse effect on the economy, or on public order and security [Section 35(2)].
Endnotes
20 Thai Labour Relations Act, 1975, available at http://www.thailaws.com/law/t_laws/ tlaw0140_3.pdf (accessed 25/05/11).
