Gender inequality in the workplace

Abstract

This study explores gender inequality in the workplace within Thailand’s tech industry, examining the perceptions and experiences of employees across different gender identities—men, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Drawing on qualitative research through in-depth interviews with six professionals, the paper investigates three main areas: treatment and discrimination, benefit and wage disparities, and gender bias in hiring and career progression. The findings reveal that despite progress in legal protections and corporate policies, unconscious bias, unequal access to benefits, and stereotypical role assignments persist. LGBTQ+ employees reported stereotyping and benefit exclusion, while both men and women experienced assumptions based on physical capabilities or emotional traits. The study highlights gaps in organizational practices, particularly around diversity KPIs, transparent salary structures, and parental leave policies. Recommendations include implementing unconscious bias training, fostering inclusive benefit frameworks, and balancing diversity goals with merit-based advancement. These insights aim to support organizations in creating a more equitable and inclusive work environment in Thailand's rapidly evolving tech sector.