Find work in Thailand
Kingdom of Thailand — 72 million people, Thai Baht (THB), Thai. Full employment compliance handled for you, paid every Friday.
Capital
Bangkok
Population
72 million
GDP / capita
$7,650
Currency
THB
Thai Baht
Time zone
UTC+7 (ICT)
Working in Thailand: what to expect
Key employment law provisions that affect your engagement. Corpshore handles compliance so you don't have to navigate this alone — but knowing your rights matters.
Standard workweek
48h max
48 hours (8 hours/day, 6 days)
Annual leave
16 public holidays
6 working days after 1 year (many employers offer 10-15)
Maternity leave
98 days (45 paid by employer, 45 by social security)
Paternity leave
No statutory provision (some government agencies offer 15 days)
Notice period
1 pay period (employer and employee)
Severance
30-400 days depending on tenure (30 days for 120 days-1 year; 400 days for 20+ years).
Overtime rules
1.5x (regular overtime), 3x (holiday overtime). Maximum 36 overtime hours per week.
Probation period
119 days maximum (to stay under 120-day severance threshold). No statutory probation concept.
Tax landscape in Thailand
Indicative tax ranges for general orientation. Always consult a qualified tax advisor for your specific situation. Tax year: Calendar year.
- Income tax
- 0% to 35%
- Corporate tax
- 20%
- Social contributions
- Social security: 5% each (employee/employer), capped at THB 750/month each. Workmen's comp: 0.2-1% employer.
- VAT / GST
- 7% (reduced from standard 10%)
Treaty network
Over 60 tax treaties
Your fee is always zero
Corpshore charges the hiring business, never you. You receive 100% of the agreed rate, regardless of tax jurisdiction.
How you get paid in Thailand
PromptPay (national e-payment) enables instant transfers by ID number or phone. Thailand has high digital payment adoption. Wise supports THB.
Bank transfer (PromptPay)
Wise
Settlement
Every Friday
No net-30 waits, no chasing invoices
Platform fee
Zero, forever
The business pays Corpshore, never you
Currency
THB
Local currency where supported
Regulatory landscape in Thailand
Corpshore manages compliance so you can focus on the work. Here's what shapes the regulatory environment for workers in Thailand.
Worker classification
Labour Protection Act B.E. 2541 (1998) governs. Employment relationship based on supervision and direction.
Data protection
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA, fully effective June 2022). PDPC enforces.
Right to work
Work permit and non-immigrant B visa required. Some occupations reserved for Thai nationals. Maximum ratio: 4 Thai employees per 1 foreign worker.
Non-compete enforceability
Generally enforceable if reasonable under Thai Civil and Commercial Code. Courts may reduce excessive duration.
Collective bargaining
Protected under the Labour Relations Act. Labour unions active in manufacturing and state enterprises.
Working culture in Thailand
Business culture
Hierarchical, polite, and non-confrontational. Saving face (kreng jai) is extremely important. Wai (palm-together greeting) is the standard. Seniority is deeply respected. Thai business culture avoids direct conflict.
Key industries
Talent pool strengths
Historical context
Thailand is ASEAN's largest automotive manufacturer, producing over 1.8 million vehicles annually (the 'Detroit of Asia'). Toyota, Honda, and Ford have major production facilities. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiative aims to transform the eastern seaboard into a hub for advanced manufacturing, robotics, and aviation.
At a glance
- Official name
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Languages
- Thai
- Time zones
- UTC+7 (ICT)
- Data region
- Asia-Pacific
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