Thammasat University Announcement
RE: Fair and Good Governance Employment Policy B.E. 2568
Whereas Thammasat University is a higher education institution for the people, consistently upholding the principles of freedom, equality, and fairness, and recognizing the importance of respecting human rights in accordance with international principles, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University hereby establishes a human resource management policy to serve as a standard for promoting a working environment free from discrimination, grounded in ethics, and based on mutual respect.
By virtue of the Thammasat University Act B.E. 2558, it is deemed appropriate to establish the policy guidelines on equality and fair employment as follows:
Clause 1 Principle of Equality and Non-Discrimination
Thammasat University is committed to managing and operating under the principle of equality by treating all personnel with respect for human dignity, and strictly prohibits any discrimination, segregation, exclusion, or restriction of any benefits, whether directly or indirectly, on the grounds of differences in origin, race, nationality, skin color, religion, political belief, gender (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression), age, marital status, social status, physical or health disability, or refugee status. This principle applies throughout the employment process, including recruitment and selection, employment, remuneration, work assignment, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion and career advancement opportunities, as well as welfare and termination of employment.
Clause 2 Anti-Forced Labor and Anti-Human Trafficking Policy
Thammasat University has a firm determination to oppose all forms of forced labor, slave labor, human trafficking, and illegal child labor, including any acts of physical or mental abuse, whether by means of threats, harassment, unlawful detention, or the use of violence. The University shall oversee and promote all types of employment within the University to be lawful and fair.
Clause 3 Recognition of Equal Rights for External Personnel
The University requires that contractors or external service providers (Outsource) operating for the University must treat their personnel strictly in accordance with human rights principles and labor laws. The University will support 2 and monitor to ensure that these personnel receive equal treatment and fair compensation from their employers without discrimination. If it appears that unfair practices have occurred, the University will take necessary actions to ensure proper correction or may consider terminating the employment contract.
Clause 4 Equal Pay and Closing the Gender Pay Gap
The University adheres to the principle of “Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value” by determining the compensation structure based on knowledge, capability, experience, nature of work, and responsibilities, without gender bias or any other discrimination. The University is committed to regularly measuring and monitoring the gender pay gap and will establish appropriate measures to eliminate such gaps in order to achieve true fairness within the organization.
Clause 5 Enforcement
Personnel and executives at all levels are responsible for complying with and promoting an organizational culture that aligns with this policy. The University shall provide an effective complaint channel for personnel who receive unfair treatment and protect complainants from unfair retaliation.
Therefore, this announcement is made known and to be adhered to as a general guideline.
Announced on October 15, B.E. 2568
(Professor Dr. Supasawad Chardchawarn) Rector of Thammasat University
