Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand

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AYP’s Employer of Record (EOR) service simplifies hiring in Thailand by ensuring a fast, smooth, and fully compliant process. We handle all local employment and HR responsibilities, allowing your business to scale without the need for a legal entity or complex administrative setup.

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Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand


Employer of record (EOR) Thailand is a solution that makes it easy and quick to hire employees locally without having to set up a local entity in Thailand.

Imagine that in only one week, your first employee will be working in Bangkok while your competitors are still waiting for their entities set up to be approved. That is what makes working with an employer of record (EOR) Thailand a good idea.

Why should you hire via an Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand?


An employer of record (EOR) Thailand is a local legal employer who employs the employee locally and compliantly in Thailand. The scope covers locally compliant employment contracts, payroll, mandatory contributions, and employee benefits. You still have full control over how your team works and performs their daily tasks.

For instance, A manufacturing company from China trying to hire a team of account managers and customer support in Thailand, could take at least 6 months and cash upfront to start up a local entity prior to being able to hire these talents. There is no guarantee of timeline that the entity can be fully set up, which causes anxiety to the business and delays expansion. Whereas, via an employment of record in Thailand solution like AYP, employees could start work in a week.

What does an Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand service do?


An employer of record (EOR) in Thailand is local legal employer in writing, but the company is still in full control of the business operation as well as the employee performance. The Employer of Record (EOR) partner takes care of all the administrative related matters, from providing locally compliant employment contract to managing Thailand local Social Security Fund (SSF) and as well as provision of locally compliant employee benefits.

Companies who are using AYP’s employer of record (EOR) in Thailand will be advised with all the local benefits that are required to be provided to the employees, as well as what could potentially be the monthly total payroll cost with all the local statutory contribution included. Companies can have peace of mind to focus on growing their business.

Important Benefits of Hiring via an Employer of record (EOR) Thailand

  • Hire in days, not months

    Employees may be hired within a week via AYP employer of record (EOR) in Thailand. This is far faster than the months it would take to set up a local entity. Employees are onboarded via AYP locally compliant technology that allows full transparency of the entire onboarding process.
  • No Surprises, Full Compliance

    Thailand has tight labor rules that are crafted to protect employee rights. It is tedious and detrimental to any companies when it comes to managing local regulations due to potential language barrier, unfamiliarity with the statutory bodies, etc. An employer of record (EOR) in Thailand makes sure that everything is handled compliantly throughout the entire employee life cycle.
  • Payroll and benefits with complete peace of mind

    The employer of record (EOR) in Thailand takes care of all your monthly payroll, tax filings, social security contributions, and employee benefit. Companies will not have to invest on added resources to manage local compliant matters, and more resources can focus on growing the business.
  • Less Money Up Front

    Setting up an entity requires directors, paid-up capital, office space, and regular upkeep. Companies can test the market without making big financial commitments via AYP employer of record (EOR) in Thailand.
  • Improve talent acquisition and talent retention

    Highly qualified talents place strong emphasis on their offer package. Employment contracts need to be locally complaint, professionally drafted to reflect all the statutory benefits. When companies use AYP as an employer of record (EOR) in Thailand partner, compliant employment contracts are automatically generated to cover all the aspect of the local labor laws, including all the statutory and mandatory benefits. AYP will also advise on what are the recommended benefits that companies can provide to attract and retain talent as we know best in terms of the market practices locally.

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Compliant Benefit Managed by Employer of Record (EOR) solution in Thailand


A trustworthy employer of record (EOR) Thailand will take care of all your legal and competitive benefits, such as:

  • Annual leave: Minimum 6 days
  • Sick leave: 30 days per year
  • Maternity leave: 98 days
  • Paternity leave: NA
  • Public holidays: Minimum 13 days, depending on the year and government announcement.
  • Overtime pay: varies ranging from 1.5 times to 3 times the normal average hourly wage rate for the actual overtime worked
  • Statutory: Social Security Fund (SSF)
  • Bonus: 13th month pay is not mandatory

It is important to ensure that these local compliance and benefit are handled correctly. This would help companies to attract and retain talent, as well as to protect the company from any compliance risk or any potential brand damage when it comes to non-compliance issues.

Work permits and immigration via Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand


If it is about hiring talent from other countries, the employer of record (EOR) Thailand partner takes care of the entire process, from work visa application to expatriate onboarding. Companies will be advised on the suitable type of employment pass or applicable visa the employee can be eligible for; the timeline and the required documents of the entire work permit and immigration process.

Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand solution enables expat hires to work compliantly and swiftly, so both the company and the employee do not have to spend months going back and forth with immigration authorities. This would also help companies stay ahead of the talent race while ensuring good employee experience.

IP and Data Compliance for Employer of record (EOR) Thailand: Keeping Your Business Safe


An employer of record (EOR) in Thailand can help companies stay compliant with the local intellectual property act and ensure that intellectual property are keep safe. This extra protection is especially important for companies to stay ahead of the competition, avoid expensive legal problems while ensuring that the IP and Data are well protected.

How fast can you get started with an employer of record (EOR) Thailand?


A lot of businesses are shocked to find out that they can hire in Thailand in just one week with an employer of record (EOR) Thailand.

For instance, a fintech company really needed a compliance officer right away. They were able to hire and train their new team member in just five days with AYP EOR Thailand. In today's fast-paced market, flexibility and predictability can make a major impact on the entire company's go-to market strategy.

It does not have to be hard to expand your business in Thailand. With an employer of record (EOR) in Thailand, companies can hire employees quickly and compliantly, while being able to focus on growing the business.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Employer of Record Thailand?

An Employer of Record in Thailand streamlines the hiring process by taking on all legal and administrative responsibilities for your employees. This allows businesses to recruit and manage talent in Thailand without the need to establish a local entity, making it easier to expand and operate in the region. By using an EOR service in Thailand, companies can focus on their core operations while ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

What is the cost of hiring through Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand services?

The cost of hiring employees through an Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand generally ranges from USD 250 to USD 600 per employee per month. This fee covers essential services such as HR administration, payroll processing, compliance management, and benefits administration. Partnering with an EOR in Thailand ensures that businesses can operate smoothly while adhering to all local regulations.

Why choose Employer of Record (EOR) Thailand over direct hiring?

Choosing an Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand with local HR support, enables your business to enter new markets and expand with minimal effort. An EOR in Thailand takes care of HR administration, legal compliance, and employee management, ensuring your business adheres to local laws. This allows you to focus on growing your business while the EOR manages the complexities of hiring and managing employees in Thailand.

Who is the Employer of Record (EOR) service provider in Thailand?

Several companies offer Employer of Record (EOR) services in Thailand, including AYP. AYP provides comprehensive EOR solutions, helping companies to hire, manage, and pay employees while ensuring full compliance with Thai regulations. With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, AYP offers peace of mind for businesses looking to expand into Thailand.

What is the process of hiring EOR employees in Thailand?

The process of hiring employees in Thailand through AYP’s Employer of Record (EOR) services includes several key steps:

  1. Requirement Analysis: AYP conducts a detailed analysis of your hiring needs to understand your specific requirements.
  2. Cost Simulation: AYP provides a cost simulation to give you a clear understanding of the total cost of hiring in Thailand.
  3. Work Permit Application: If required, AYP handles the application process for work permits to ensure compliance with Thai regulations.
  4. Contract Preparation: AYP prepares employment contracts that align with Thai labor laws.
  5. Benefits Enrollment: AYP enrolls employees in the necessary benefits programs, ensuring they receive all mandatory entitlements.
  6. Employee Onboarding: AYP sends a welcome email and facilitates a smooth onboarding process, ensuring new hires are ready to start their roles effectively.

This streamlined process allows businesses to onboard employees in Thailand quickly and in full compliance with local laws, with AYP managing all administrative and legal aspects.

Why choose Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand with direct local support will improve your EOR employee experience?

AYP Employer of Record (EOR) in Thailand has local support that ensure the employment practises align with the local laws, as such, the local EOR employees will have complete peace of mind to avoid any legal risks and penalties.

Also, our local HR support can provide a faster and seamless response for your local employees to have a better employee experience.

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