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Legal Framework Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Across Public and Private Sectors
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Sexual harassment
Brief Description

Thailand has established a multi-instrument legal framework to address sexual harassment and assault in the workplace, applying across public, private, and state enterprise sectors. Key legal provisions include: The Act amending the Criminal Code (No. 22), B.E. 2558 (2015), Section 397, which addresses offenses related to sexual harassment. The Civil Service Act, B.E. 2551 (2008), and the Office of the Civil Service Commission (OCSC) Regulation on Sexual Harassment, B.E. 2553 (2010), which set standards and disciplinary measures for handling sexual harassment within the civil service. These provisions collectively aim to prevent, penalize, and provide recourse for workplace sexual harassment, ensuring a safer and more equitable work environment for women.

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