Why Hire in Thailand
Expanding to Thailand
Thailand features a vibrant economy in Southeast Asia with rapid expansion across software engineering, digital services, manufacturing, and industrial design. It offers competitive labor costs paired with a highly skilled and resilient talent force.
An EOR setup in Thailand eliminates complex foreign business licensing hurdles, allowing international companies to onboard local talent instantly and fully compliantly.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Thailand
The Labor Protection Act caps standard working hours at 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week (40 hours for hazardous roles). While probation is not strictly codified in statutes, standard corporate practice sets it at up to 119 days to avoid statutory severance liabilities. Termination requires valid cause or statutory severance payouts based on tenure length.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employers contribute 5% to the Social Security Fund (capped at THB 750 monthly). Statutory benefits include at least 6 working days of paid annual vacation (after 1 year of continuous service), 30 days of paid sick leave, and 13 traditional public holidays per year.
Payroll Compliance & Remittance
Thai Payroll Administration
Payroll in Thailand is processed on a monthly schedule. Employers are legally obligated to deduct Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Social Security Fund contributions, remitting them directly to the Thai Revenue Department and Social Security Office by the statutory monthly deadlines.
IP Rights & PDPA Laws
Intellectual Property and Data Privacy
Under Thai Intellectual Property law, economic rights to work product created by an employee during regular duties belong to the employer, provided appropriate employment agreements are executed. Personal data handling strictly adheres to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
