Global Employment Solutions & PEO in Thailand

How Do Omnipresent Global Employment Solutions Work?

Omnipresent provides global employment solutions and professional employment organisation (PEO) services for companies looking to grow and build out a global team in Thailand. Traditional methods of establishing global employment and subsidiaries in Thailand typically take months and can incur heavy costs. Omnipresent’s global employment solutions and PEO services is helping hundreds of organisations onboard new employees in Thailand in a matter of days with full compliance of local labour laws. We use a tech-forward approach to streamline the process. 

• Your company conducts the hiring and candidate selection process in Thailand.
• Omnipresent hires the selected candidate through our local professional employment organisation in Thailand.
• We take care of ensuring your new employee is hired in compliance with local labour laws, payroll regulations, benefits and more -- all without needing to set up a subsidiary in Thailand.
• The individual is legally contracted by Omnipresent but assigned to work for your company and reports to a manager or team in your organisation as your full-time employee.

Payroll & Taxes in Thailand

Employee Income Taxes:

0%: 0 - 150,000 THB

5.00%: 150,001 to 300,000 THB

10.00%: 300,001 to 500,000 THB

15.00%: 500,000 - 750,000 THB

20.00%: 750,000 - 1,000,000 THB

25.00%: 1,000,000 - 2,000,000 THB

30.00%: 2,000,000 - 5,000,000 THB

35.00%: 5,000,000 THB and above

Payroll Cycle:

Monthly

Employer Costs in Thailand

Employer Contributions:

3.00%: Pension

1.50%: Health Insurance

0.50%: Unemployment

0.2%-1.0%: Work Injury

Employee Contributions:

3.00%: Pension

1.50%: Health Insurance

0.50%: Unemployment

Working Hours in Thailand

Typical Working Hours per Week:

The typical work week in Thailand consists of up to 48 hours per week.

It’s important to note that typical working hours can vary by industry in some countries. Contact our team for the most up-to-date information!

Overtime Laws:

Overtime laws in Thailand are complex and can depend on the specific circumstances and the employee. We are happy to discuss in more detail for a specific context.

Public Holidays & Vacation Time in Thailand

Standard Public Holidays in Thailand

• New Year’s Day
• Māgha Pūjā
• Chakri Memorial Day
• Songkran
• Family Day
• Labour Day
• Royal Ploughing Ceremony
• Vesak
• H.M Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana's Birthday
• Asalha Puja
• Beginning of Vassa
• Queen's Birthday
• H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day
• Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
• Father’s Day, King’s Birthday
• Constitution Day
• New Year’s Eve
  

Vacation Time in Thailand

After 1 full year of consecutive work (current and past employers), the minimum paid annual holiday is 6 working days. 

In the following year, the employer may grant additional vacation beyond the minimum 6-day entitlement. Employers can agree to postpone days of annual holiday to be included in following years.

Types of Leave in Thailand

Sick Leave:

Sick leave in Thailand includes up to 30 days.

Maternity Leave:

The paid maternity leave entitlement in Thailand is 98 days. The 98 days do include any time off for pre-natal doctor visits, as well as public holidays during the leave period. .

Paternity Leave:

No statutory right for paternity leave.

Health Insurance & Supplementary Benefits in Thailand

‍We believe that remote employees should be able to access their local, as well as a high standard international benefits anywhere they are. Details about international or country specific benefit packages can be provided on request. Please contact us for further details.

Termination & Severance in Thailand

Termination with Cause:

In Thailand, there are a range of legal reasons that an employer can use to terminate an employment relationship, which depend on the specific circumstances. If you would like to know more specific details, please contact us. 

Severance:

Severance pay may need to be provided to the employee, depending on the  length of service and the reasons at the base of the dismissal:

• Length of service - 120 days-1 year: 30 days wages
• Length of service - 1-3 years: 90 days wages
• Length of service - 3-6 years: 180 days wages
• Length of service - 6-10 years: 240 days wages
• Length of service - 10-20 years: 300 days wages
• Length of service - 20 or more years: 400 days wages

Notice of Termination:

Notice in advance of termination is required unless the employee is dismissed for a reason connected with their behaviour or performance. 30 days advance notice is common, and some ask for longer. The duration of the notice period is agreed upon in the employment contract.