Hiring in Thailand

 

Global Employment Solutions & EOR in Thailand

Omnipresent makes it fast and easy to employ remote talent in Thailand. We take care of payroll, compliance, taxes, and admin so you can focus on growing your business.

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Capital City
Bangkok
Currency
Thai baht (฿, THB)
Language
Thai
Payroll Frequency
Employment Costs
Termination
Population
69799978

What You Need to Know About Employing in Thailand

Don’t risk non-compliance with local employment, social insurance, and tax regulations.

Select any of the categories below to learn more, and even review our employee cost salary calculator in Thailand.

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How it works
Employer Costs
Employee Income Taxes
Employee Social Contributions
Working Hours
Holidays & Vacation
Sick Leave Entitlement
Parental Leave
Annual Leave Entitlement
Severance Pay Entitlement
Termination
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How does Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions work in Thailand?

Thailand’s cost-effective talent and growing economy are appealing, but its labor laws need expertise. Omnipresent, as your Employer of Record (EOR), ensures compliance with SSO rules, no entity needed.

Our EOR services cover payroll, benefits like 6 days of leave, and tax filings, freeing you to oversee teams in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. We provide a tech-driven approach for Thailand’s vibrant market.

  • Swift, compliant onboarding.
  • Payroll in THB, locally handled.
  • Local wage and benefit expertise.
  • Easy scaling with full support.
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Employer Costs in Thailand

Employer costs include Pension, Health Insurance, and Unemployment. Use the OmniCalculator to estimate costs, or contact us for further information.

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Employee Income Taxes in Thailand

The rate of personal taxation varies depending on the income tax bracket the individual belongs to. This ranges between 0% - 35%.

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Employee Social Contributions in Thailand

Employee contributions include Pension, Health Insurance, and Unemployment.

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Working Hours in Thailand

Standard 48 hours per week.

CBAs may regulate increased weekly hours periods, overtime. Overtime must be compensated.

No overtime pay for managers (check with CBA and level of employment)

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Holidays & Vacation in Thailand

Please note that the below information covers national holidays and should be used for informative purposes only and not as a guarantee for payroll purposes. While we strive to offer you accurate information, public holidays are subject to frequent changes and can be dependent on regional differences. Should you need more detailed information on public holidays, please consult the government pages of the state and/or the local municipality of your employee.

  • Wednesday, Jan 01, 2025 - New Year's Day (วันขึ้นปีใหม่)
  • Thursday, Feb 13, 2025 - Makha Bucha (วันมาฆบูชา)
  • Sunday, Apr 06, 2025 - Chakri Memorial Day (วันจักรี)
  • Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 - Songkran Festival (วันสงกรานต์)
  • Monday, Apr 14, 2025 - Songkran Festival (วันสงกรานต์)
  • Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 - Songkran Festival (วันสงกรานต์)
  • Sunday, May 04, 2025 - Coronation Day (วันฉัตรมงคล)
  • Monday, May 12, 2025 - Vesak Day (วันวิสาขบูชา)
  • Tuesday, Jun 03, 2025 - Queen Suthida's Birthday (วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุทิดา พัชรสุธาพิมลลักษณ พระบรมราชินี)
  • Thursday, Jul 10, 2025 - Asalha Puja (วันอาสาฬหบูชา)
  • Friday, Jul 11, 2025 - Buddhist Lent (วันเข้าพรรษา)
  • Monday, Jul 28, 2025 - King's Birthday (วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระวชิรเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว)
  • Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 - The Queen Mother's Birthday (วันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิริกิติ์ พระบรมราชินีนาถ พระบรมราชชนนีพันปีหลวง)
  • Monday, Oct 13, 2025 - King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (วันคล้ายวันสวรรคตพระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร)
  • Thursday, Oct 23, 2025 - King Chulalongkorn Day (วันปิยมหาราช)
  • Friday, Dec 05, 2025 - King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Birthday (วันคล้ายวันพระบรมราชสมภพ พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร)
  • Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 - Constitution Day (วันรัฐธรรมนูญ)
  • Wednesday, Dec 31, 2025 - New Year's Eve (วันสิ้นปี)
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Sick Leave Entitlement in Thailand

Sick leave paid up to 30 days.

Parental Leave in Thailand

Maternity leave includes 98 days (payments may depend on agreement with employer). No statutory paternity leave.

Annual Leave Entitlement in Thailand

After 1 full year of consecutive work: paid annual leave of minimum 6 working days. Additional annual leave to be agreed upon by employer/employee.

Additional leaves provided by CBA/law.

Severance Pay Entitlement in Thailand

Severance pay varies according to length of service for dismissals without cause.

Otherwise no severance provided by law.

Termination in Thailand

Terminations heavily regulated. Major blocks for specific categories. Procedural requirements depending on CBA/size/number of dismissals.

Employees who have worked for less than 120 days can be dismissed without cause and are not entitled to receive severance pay.

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