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December 15, 2023

IEL Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce 2024 – Thailand Chapter

Employment law specialists from Tilleke & Gibbins’ office in Bangkok provided the Thailand chapter to the Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce from International Employment Lawyer. This global guide, which covers 45 jurisdictions worldwide, examines the issue of workplace restructurings, particularly in relation to the needs of multinational companies.

The Thailand chapter was written by partners Pimvimol (June) Vipamaneerut and Chusert Supasitthumrong along with associates Chomanut Arif, Dusita Khanijou, and Ketnut Pukahuta. The Q&A-style chapter focuses on key areas related to workplace restructuring, covering each of the following topics in detail:

  • Reduction in workforce;
  • Restructuring or reorganization of the business;
  • Changing terms and conditions; and
  • Areas to watch.

A PDF of the Thailand chapter can be downloaded through the button below.

Tilleke & Gibbins also provided the Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam chapters to the Guide to Restructuring a Cross-Border Workforce 2024. To browse the full guide for all 45 jurisdictions, please visit the International Employment Lawyer website.

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