Suan Dusit University (SDU) places the utmost importance on fair employment practices, respect for human dignity, and adherence to international human rights principles—core foundations of Sustainable Development Goal 8 (SDG 8), which promotes “Decent Work and Inclusive Economic Growth.” In particular, SDU upholds the principles of anti-forced labour, anti-human trafficking, and the elimination of child labour, as reflected in the University’s formal employment regulations, which serve as the cornerstone of its governance framework for human-resource management.
According to the University Regulation on Personnel Administration B.E. 2564 (2021), the University explicitly stipulates that:
เปิดหน้า ข้อบังคับมหาวิทยาลัยสวนดุสิต ว่าด้วยการบริหารงานบุคคล พ.ศ. 2564 ตามลิงค์
“Individuals eligible for employment must be at least 18 years of age.”
This clause is consistent with Thailand’s Labour Protection Act and the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on the elimination of child labour in all its forms. The provision serves as a preventive policy ensuring that all employment at the University complies with labour law and that no individual under 18 years of age—or any person in conditions lacking freedom or consent—is employed under any circumstance.
Beyond the age requirement, the same regulation establishes principles of fair and transparent employment. Recruitment and selection processes must be conducted openly, verifiably, and based on qualifications, suitability, and voluntary consent of applicants. These measures serve as mechanisms to prevent forced or involuntary labour. Furthermore, the regulation affirms that all employees are entitled to statutory benefits and equal welfare protections without discrimination based on gender, status, or nationality.
Under the section on discipline and conduct, the regulation requires that all personnel act ethically and refrain from any behaviour that infringes upon the rights of others. In cases involving labour-rights violations or unfair treatment of colleagues, the University reserves the right to take disciplinary action as outlined in the regulation, thereby reinforcing a culture of respect for rights, fairness, and human dignity.
This regulation thus embodies Suan Dusit University’s institutional commitment to preventing child labour and forced labour, through clearly defined employment qualifications, voluntary and lawful hiring practices, and the protection of employee welfare at all levels. Collectively, these provisions demonstrate SDU’s alignment with the principles of Decent Work and the requirements of Employment Practice: Modern Slavery Policy, positioning the University as a model of ethical governance, transparency, and social responsibility in higher education.
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