EOR Thailand
Hiring in Thailand made easy with EOR Services
Looking to hire and employ workers in Thailand? Choose an Employer of Record (EOR) to carry out all tasks, from onboarding to exit, efficiently and without any hassles.
- HR Administration
- Payroll
- Compliance
Leading enterprises across all industries rely on us
Employment & hiring statistics in Thailand
THB
Salary payment currency
English / Thai
Contract language
48
Working hours per week
Varies across provinces
Min. hourly salary
5.2% - 6%
Employer cost
13
Bank holidays per year
Hire effortlessly in Thailand with EOR
What you need to know before hiring
in Thailand
Hire and manage your workforce anywhere in APAC
Contracts & Agreements
While a written employment contract is not mandatory in Thailand, it is a common best practice among the employers. The employment contracts are strongly-worded and thoroughly drafted to ensure the welfare of both the employee as well as the employer, and minimize potential employment disputes.
Indefinite Contract
With a standard 119 days of probation, an indefinite employment contract specifies the nature of employment, i.e., full-time or part-time.
Fixed-term Agreement
These contracts highlight a fixed duration for which the employer and employee may work together. Fixed-term contracts cannot include a probationary period, and may last up to 2 years.
With An EOR solution, your employees sign a legal contract with the Employer Of Record while they share a normal working relationship with you.
Compensation & Benefits
Minimum Pay
There is no standard minimum wage in Thailand. It differs from province to province and industry to industry.
Payout Cycle
The payroll cycle in Thailand is monthly.
Working Hours
A standard working day for employees in Thailand entails 8 hours of work with an hour of rest after working for 5 consecutive hours. Beyond 8 hours, the employer is entitled to pay overtime.
Guaranteed Benefits
- Employers in Thailand are expected to offer various supplemental benefits such as the added benefit of health coverage, despite the country having a universal healthcare system.
- Over and above this, employers may also set-up a provident fund for the employees’ retired savings. The amount of this provident fund differs as per the company policy, usually ranging from 2% to 15%.
- Employers are required to offer at least 6 days of paid leaves apart from the 13 days of public holidays, but the norm stands at 10-15 days of paid vacation time.
Ask us for a Salary Benchmark for your EOR worker.
Find out how Employer of Record (EOR) can help you make your first hire in Thailand
Taxes & Costs
Tax for Employees
Income tax is applied to an employee’s salary, according to the following structure:
| Taxable income band (THB) | National income tax rate | |
|---|---|---|
|
Income up to THB 150,000 |
No tax |
|
|
THB 150,001 - THB 300,000 |
5% |
|
|
THB 300,001 - THB 500,000 |
10% |
|
|
THB 500,001 to THB 7,50,000 |
15% |
|
|
THB 750,001 - THB 1,000,000 |
20% |
|
|
THB 1,000,000 - THB 2,000,000 |
25% |
|
|
THB 2,000,001 to THB 5,000,000 |
30% |
|
|
THB 5,000,001 and above |
35% |
|
Employer Cost
Employers in Thailand also contribute a sum to each employee’s provident fund, which is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While the rate of an employee’s contribution to the provident fund ranges from 2% to 15%, the employer’s contribution follows the company’s policy. Along with this, the employer also contributes 5% (up to 750 THB/month) to social security as well as 0.2% – 1% (up to 240,000 THB per person every year) to worker’s compensation funds.
Ask us for a Gross to Net simulation or a Total Employment Cost calculation for your EOR worker.
Leaves
Every employee working in Thailand is provided different types of leaves throughout the year. These include:
Annual Leave
Thai employees are entitled to 6 days of paid vacation time. While this is mandated, most companies offer up to 15 days of paid vacation.
Sick Leave
After completing a year, all employees are entitled to a month of paid sick leaves. Prior to completing a year, the employee’s state of health will determine the number of days they take for rest. After three consecutive days of sick leave, the employer may ask for a health certificate to be submitted.
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Female employees are entitled to 98 days of maternity leave in Thailand, where 50% of the salary is paid by the company and the other 50% by the social security system.
Public sector and state employees are eligible for up to 15 days of paid leave. There is no paternity leave provisions granted through legislation for private sector employees, although it can be provided by employers as a benefit.
In addition to these leaves, employees are provided 13 days of public holidays, sterilization leaves, National Service or Military Leaves, training leaves and more. For a full list of leaves and public holidays that your new hire in Thailand is entitled to,
talk to one of our experts.
Termination & Severance
Termination
The termination of an employment contract may be due to various reasons: from employee resignation to layoffs by the employer. While some cases might be exceptional, a notice of 30 days is mandatory in most scenarios. A letter of termination must be issued from one party to another, stating a valid reason.
Severance Pay
Employees in Thailand are entitled to severance pay for any reason of untimely termination of contract. For any employee, the severance pay is decided by their length of service in the organization:
- Less than 120 days: employee is not eligible to receive severance pay.
- More than 120 days but less than 1 year: employee is entitled to 30 days of severance pay.
- More than 1 year but less than 3 years: employee is entitled to 90 days of severance pay.
- More than 3 years but less than 6 years: employee is entitled to 180 days of severance pay.
- More than 6 years but less than 10 years: employee is entitled to 240 days of severance pay.
- More than 10 years but less than 20 years: employee is entitled to 300 days of severance pay.
Ready to expand your business across multiple countries in the APAC region?
Why choose an Employer Of Record (EOR)
in Thailand?
An Employer Of Record (EOR) solution is relevant for multiple use cases:
- Enter new markets & quickly expand internationally with ease.
- Hire skilled talent in a foreign location.
- Avoid contractor misclassification & convert contractors to employees.
- Mobilize existing talent for secondment or remote opportunity.
- Focus on core business activities while you outsource HR administration.
Why trust BGC as your Employer Of Record (EOR)?
Industry Expertise
Since 2005, BGC has an extensive experience and proven track record of earning the trust of numerous clients.
Technology Leverage
Streamline operations with advanced technology which result in quicker time to onboard and pay.
Cost-effective pricing
Transparent and affordable monthly pricing that allows you to scale your workforce without any hassles.
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