ECOT Joins UNICEF to Advance Paid Parental Leave Policy in Thailand

ECOT participates in an international platform to support policies that enhance the well-being of workers and families in Thailand

The Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT) participated in the
 Second Technical Reference Group (TRG) Meeting

under the project:
 “Feasibility Study on Policy Options for the Expansion of Paid Parental Leave in Thailand.”

ECOT appointed
 Mr. Bovornsak Klaharn, Advisor to ECOT,
as its representative to attend the meeting.

📍 UNICEF Thailand Office
 🗓 Monday, 23 March 2026
 ⏰ 13:00 – 16:30 hrs.

🔍 Key Highlights of the Meeting

The meeting focused on exploring policy options to
 expand paid maternity and parental leave,
particularly for workers in the informal sector—an important issue for the future of Thailand’s workforce.

Key discussion areas included:
 • Policy option analysis
 • Economic and fiscal implications
 • Impacts on children, families, employers, and the overall labour market

🎯 ECOT’s Role

As a representative of the employer community, ECOT contributed insights and policy recommendations to ensure that labour protection measures:

✔ Reflect the realities of the business sector
 ✔ Are practical and implementable
 ✔ Maintain a balance between worker protection and business competitiveness

🌏 Advancing a Sustainable Future for Thailand’s Workforce

This platform represents a key collaboration among policymakers, the private sector, and international organizations
 to enhance the quality of life of Thai workers
 and promote a labour system that is fair, inclusive, and sustainable

💬 A Stable Workforce is the Foundation of a Strong Economy

ECOT remains committed to supporting policies that create balance between families, workers, and businesses
 for a better and more sustainable future for Thailand