Employment overview in Thailand
Hiring in Thailand requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Thailand without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is THB and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Thai, and contracts must comply with Thailand employment law.
Key employment laws in Thailand
- Working hours48 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 119 days
- Notice period30 days
- Paid annual leave6 days minimum
- Public holidays16+
- Minimum wageTHB 330–370/day (province)
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Thailand
Payroll in Thailand runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~5–6% social security. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Thailand
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~5–6% social security) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Thailand?
- Hire in Thailand in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Thailand employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in THB on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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