Under section 11/1 of Thailand's Labour Protection Act, a business that has someone supply workers for work that is part of its own operations is deemed their employer, and must give them fair benefits without discrimination. If your hire works in a business you run in Thailand, that rule can reach you.
Statutory contributions are low, but severance rises to 400 days' pay. The best EOR for Thailand explains how its model fits section 11/1, budgets clearly for severance, and can sponsor work permits for foreign hires.
EOR services in Thailand at a glance
- The 5 providers shortlisted here publish starting fees of US$199–699 per employee per month (about THB 6,700–THB 23,500 at the US Treasury rate of 30 September 2026).
- Mandatory employer costs add about 2% on top of a salary of THB 600,000.
- Key issue: The client can be deemed the employer of supplied workers.
- Hiring a team? Compare EOR fees with running your own Thai entity in the EOR vs entity calculator.
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Section 11/1
Ask how the provider assesses the deemed-employer rule for your case, and what the service agreement says if you're treated as the employer.
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Severance funding
Severance runs from 30 to 400 days' pay by service, and the end of most fixed-term contracts counts as dismissal. Ask how it's accrued and invoiced.
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2025 leave changes
Since December 2025, maternity leave is up to 120 days with 60 paid by the employer, plus 15 days' paid leave to help a spouse. Check the contract and invoices reflect them.
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Foreign hires
Foreigners need a work permit from the Department of Employment. Ask whether the provider sponsors permits and what it charges.
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Deel
From US$599 / employee / month (about THB 20,100)
States a wholly owned Thai entity; published EOR price from US$599 a month.
- Contract length:
- Month-to-month, with no long-term commitment required.
- Cancellation:
- Cancel at any time; for EOR employees, local labour law on notice and severance still applies.
- Other fees:
- Deel says local compliance, payroll and benefits administration are included in the quoted price, with no hidden fees.
Delivery model in Thailand: Wholly owned Thai entity (provider's stated model). Deel pricing, fees and terms
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Remote
From US$599 / employee / month (about THB 20,100)
States it owns its entity in Thailand; ask how its model fits section 11/1.
- Setup and onboarding fees:
- None. The Remote Platform is included at no extra cost on every plan.
- Deposit:
- No standard deposit or deposit fee. In certain circumstances Remote may require a refundable reserve, confirmed during onboarding before payment is due.
- Currency exchange:
- Remote sets one FX rate for each monthly billing cycle, shows it on the invoice and keeps it locked for the cycle.
Delivery model in Thailand: Owned entity in Thailand (provider's stated model). Remote pricing, fees and terms
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Oyster
From US$699 / employee / month (about THB 23,500)
Publishes a Thailand EOR page and its EOR price.
- Setup, onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None: Oyster says these are included in the subscription fee.
- Deposit:
- Oyster requires a refundable deposit for EOR team members to start the engagement.
- Currency exchange:
- A conversion fee applies only if you pay in a currency different from the contract currency. You can pay in USD, EUR, GBP or CAD.
Delivery model in Thailand: Confirm with provider. Oyster pricing, fees and terms
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Playroll
From US$399 / employee / month (about THB 13,400)
Publishes a Thailand EOR page with its starting price; check what it includes.
- Onboarding and offboarding fees:
- None.
- Deposit:
- A fully refundable security deposit equal to one month's salary when you onboard an employee.
- Minimum commitment:
- No minimum commitment and no minimum number of employees.
Delivery model in Thailand: Confirm with provider. Playroll pricing, fees and terms
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RemoFirst
From US$199 / employee / month (about THB 6,700)
Lowest published starting price; ask what it includes in Thailand.
- Setup, onboarding and termination fees:
- None.
- Contract terms:
- No annual contracts and no minimum number of employees.
- Country pricing:
- The fee starts at US$199 and may vary with local requirements; RemoFirst says it gives a full cost breakdown before you commit.
Delivery model in Thailand: Confirm with provider. RemoFirst pricing, fees and terms
For a THB 600,000 salary, mandatory employer costs add about THB 10,980 a year. With an EOR fee of THB 20,114 a month, the total is roughly THB 852,348 a year (1.42× salary). Every employer contribution is broken down in cost to hire an employee in Thailand, and you can run your own numbers in the Thailand cost estimator.
| Team at THB 600,000 each | Salaries, employer costs and EOR fees a year |
|---|---|
| 1 employee | THB 852,348 (about US$25,400) |
| 5 employees | THB 4,261,740 (about US$126,900) |
| 25 employees | THB 21,308,700 (about US$634,600) |
At some headcount, running your own Thai entity costs less than the EOR fees. Find yours with the EOR vs entity calculator.
Before you request quotes, read the full Employer of Record in Thailand guide for contribution rates, employment rules and official sources.
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Related research
- EOR in Thailand: full guideCosts, rules, providers and official sources.
- Cost to hire in ThailandEmployer costs at four salary levels, explained line by line.
- Deel vs RemoteThe two best-known EOR platforms, with similar headline prices. The real differences are in how they employ people locally and how much of the wider HR stack you want from one vendor.
- Deel vs OysterA broad workforce platform versus a provider built around small and mid-sized distributed teams. Here's how their published pricing and positioning compare.
- How EOR pricing worksFees, deposits and hidden costs to check in every quote.