News Forum - Thai government extends paternity leave to 15 days for male employees

[Thaiger]

The Thai government extended paternity leave for male government employees, granting them 15 days of paid leave following the birth of their child. This change is part of the recent Government Employees Executive Committee announcement regarding government employee benefits, signed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. The updated paternity leave regulation was added to the section … …

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[Ramanathan.P]

This is good news for young couples who don't have the support from elderly people or cannot Offord to engage nanny. However if the husbands are taking this opportunity to enjoy the days with their friends leaving their wives and new born in the province, then it is not going to make any difference but worst situation for both.