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Remote workers in Thailand often offer competitive rates compared to hiring in more expensive markets, helping you access skilled professionals while managing costs effectively.
Thailand boasts a well-educated and skilled workforce, with expertise in various fields such as IT, software development, digital marketing, customer support, and more.
Many Thai professionals are proficient in English, making communication and collabouration with international teams and clients more seamless.
Thailand operates in a time zone that aligns with many Asian and Australian regions, facilitating real-time collabouration and communication.
When hiring in Thailand, it's important to know about the rules laid out in the Labour Protection Act of 1998. It stops discrimination based on things like age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race. The hiring formalities in Thailand include:
There are no legal regulations about how long a job probation period should be. However, since the law requires severance pay for employees let go after 120 days, most companies choose a probation period of not more than 4 months.
Employees are generally expected to work no more than 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week. After 5 consecutive hours of work, employees are entitled to a 1-hour break, which can be taken as a continuous period or divided into shorter intervals throughout the working day.
Employees can work a maximum of 36 overtime hours per week, compensated at a rate of 150% of their regular salary on standard working days. On holidays, the overtime pay increases, ranging from 200% to 300% of the regular salary.
The minimum daily wage varies by region. It ranges from 328 THB in places like Narathiwat, Pattani & Yala to 354 THB in areas like Phuket & Chonburi.
There are no specific legal provisions mandating the payment of an annual bonus or a 13th salary. However, employers have the flexibility to offer bonuses at their discretion.
In Thailand, the income tax system operates on a 'Pay As You Earn' basis, with individual income tax rates ranging from 0% to 35%. The calculation of income tax follows a progressive rate structure as follows:
Thailand offers the National Pension Fund and Provident Fund for employees. To be eligible for an old-age pension, individuals must be aged 55 or older and have made contributions for a minimum of 180 months. For companies with 100 or more employees, Provident Fund contributions are mandatory, with employees contributing a portion (2-15%) of their wages through payroll deductions, which the employer matches.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Thailand tailored to your needs.
Termination of employment in Thailand can occur with a valid reason. In cases without a valid reason, employees may file unfair dismissal claims, which Thai law often favors. Following termination, employers are required to notify the Social Security Office, and for foreign workers, the Immigration Bureau and the Department of Employment. Some valid reasons for termination include:
In Thailand, terminating employment requires advance written notice, usually for a standard period of 30 days. Employers can specify longer notice periods in the employment contract if needed. Notice should be given before the scheduled wage payment date to apply for the following pay cycle, and the option for payment in lieu of notice is also possible.
Employees who are terminated in Thailand and have completed more than 120 days of service are eligible for severance pay, except in cases of dismissal for serious misconduct. The severance pay amount is determined by the length of the employee's service, with an increase corresponding to the duration of employment as follows:
Workers in Thailand are entitled to a minimum of 13 mandatory public holidays each year. These holidays include:
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