Outsourcing vs EOR vs DIY software in Thailand

Model Best when Next step
Payroll outsourcing You already have a Thailand company and want specialists to run month-end Get outsourcing quote
EOR You need to hire before incorporating EOR Thailand
HR / payroll software Your in-house team will run payroll on your entity HR software Thailand

Run Accurate, Compliant Payroll Across Thailand

Thailand employers must manage Social Security Office contributions and personal income tax withholding on top of labor-law pay rules. Our Thailand payroll outsourcing service delivers accurate monthly calculations and filing-ready outputs.

Built for foreign HQs with a Thailand entity. Need to hire without one? Use Employer of Record (EOR) — same specialist team, different employment model.

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Thailand Payroll Services We Deliver

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Social Security (SSO)

Calculate employer and employee SSF contributions within applicable wage bases.

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PIT Withholding

Apply Thailand withholding tax logic and support monthly/year-end tax packs.

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Labor Law Pay Items

Overtime, holiday pay, leave, and allowance treatment aligned to policy and statute.

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Payroll Processing

End-to-end gross-to-net, payslips, and variance reports.

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Bank Payments

Prepare THB payment files for employee salary credit.

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Compliance Monitoring

Track SSO/tax updates that change payroll costing.

Thailand Payroll Compliance Checklist

Our Thailand payroll compliance process typically covers Social Security Fund (SSO) and personal income tax alongside core employment pay rules:

  • Social Security Fund: Monthly employer/employee contributions subject to contribution wage ceilings.
  • Personal income tax: Withholding from salary and required tax reporting support.
  • Labor protections in pay: OT, holiday work, severance-related final pay elements when triggered.
  • Statutory calendars: Keep remittance and reporting dates aligned each month.

Rates, ceilings, and forms are set by local authorities and can change. We configure your payroll to current rules and notify you when updates affect costing.

SSO & PIT Withholding Contribution Split (Thailand)

ComponentEmployerEmployeeNotes
Social Security Fund (SSO)5%5%Commonly capped at THB 750 / side / month (wage base ceiling)
Personal Income Tax (PIT)Withhold & remitTax on taxable incomeProgressive brackets (0%–35%)
Overtime / holiday payCompany cost—Labor Protection Act multipliers
Provident fund (if any)Typically 2%–15%Typically 2%–15%Optional scheme; policy-based

Note: SSO percentages, wage ceilings, and PIT brackets are regulated and may change. We maintain live rates in your payroll calendar — see our Thailand compliance guide for deeper detail.

Thailand payroll filing calendar (typical)

Item Typical timing Owner
Monthly payroll closeAgreed cut-off before paydayClient inputs · APH calculates
SSO contributionsRemit by Social Security Office deadline each monthEmployer entity · APH pack
PIT withholdingMonthly withhold & remit to Revenue DepartmentEmployer entity · APH pack
Payslips & bank filesOn your paydayAPH
Year-end tax packsAnnual employee tax statements / certificatesAPH support · client filing
Joiners / leaversSSO registration & exit updates as they occurClient HR · APH checklist

How Thailand Payroll Outsourcing Works

A clear monthly cycle designed for accuracy, approval control, and on-time employee payments.

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Inputs & Cut-off

Submit joiners/leavers, attendance, overtime, allowances, and one-off payments before the agreed cut-off via our HR technology platform.

2

Gross-to-Net Calculation

We calculate gross pay, Social Security Fund (SSO) and personal income tax, and net pay, then produce draft payroll reports for your review.

3

Client Approval

Approve or request adjustments. Nothing is finalized without your go-ahead.

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Pay & Payslips

We prepare bank payment files and issue payslips so employees are paid on your payday.

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Statutory Filings

Insurance and tax obligations are prepared for remittance/reporting according to Thailand deadlines and your entity setup.

Bangkok, Eastern Seaboard & Resort Payroll Hubs

Foreign employers usually concentrate headcount in Bangkok (HQ and shared services), the Eastern Seaboard (Chonburi / Rayong manufacturing and logistics), and Phuket / resort corridors (hospitality and seasonal staffing). Our Thailand payroll outsourcing configures SSO wage ceilings, PIT withholding, overtime multipliers, and provident-fund rules once — then runs the same control calendar nationwide.

Bangkok

Regional HQs and trading offices needing English packs for overseas finance and Thai payslips for local staff.

Eastern Seaboard

Plant and warehouse headcount with OT-heavy cycles and SSO registration discipline for joiners/leavers.

Phuket & resorts

Hotel and travel brands on one Thailand payroll calendar with multi-property cut-offs and bank files.

Who this Thailand payroll service is for

  • Hotel, resort, and travel groups adding Thai property headcount
  • FDI manufacturers and exporters on the Eastern Seaboard
  • Regional HQs paying monthly in THB with overseas finance reporting

Implementation path

1

Kickoff

Entity details, SSO employer number, employee master, pay elements, and cut-off calendar.

2

Configuration

SSO wage ceiling, PIT profiles, OT/holiday multipliers, allowances, and provident-fund flags.

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Parallel run

One test cycle to validate net pay, SSO drafts, and PIT withholding.

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Go-live

Monthly gross-to-net, payslips, bank files, and SSO/PIT support packs.

Thailand Payroll Questions Buyers Ask

What is the SSO contribution ceiling in Thailand?

For typical covered employees, employer and employee each contribute 5% of wages, commonly capped at THB 750 per side per month. We configure the live ceiling in your payroll calendar so high earners are not over-deducted.

Can payslips be bilingual (Thai / English)?

Yes — Thai/English payslip options are commonly used for local staff and overseas managers reviewing the same cycle.

Do you support multi-property hotel payroll?

Yes. We run one Thailand control calendar across properties with shared cut-offs, SSO/PIT packs, and property-level cost centres where needed.

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Statutory rates & rules last reviewed: September 2026 · Reviewed quarterly for Thailand payroll

Hotel & travel brands expanding in Thailand

Real brands on our client roster — InterContinental, Holiday Inn, Hard Rock, Swissôtel, and JTB — work with Asia Payroll Hub for compliant Thailand SSO and PIT payroll as they grow headcount.

Want a similar outcome in Thailand? Request a scoped payroll/EOR proposal or compare paths on our Employer of Record page.

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Already Have a Thailand Entity — or Still Entering the Market?

Local entity payroll outsourcing

Best if you already have a Thailand company and want us to run monthly payroll and statutory processes for your staff.

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Hire without an entity (EOR)

Best if you need to employ talent in Thailand quickly without incorporating. We handle employment and compliant payroll delivery.

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Thailand Payroll Challenges Foreign Employers Face

Complex Social Security Fund (SSO) and personal income tax calculations

Manual spreadsheets miss ceilings, brackets, and exceptions.

Our solution: Automated gross-to-net with draft reports before payday.

Regulatory change risk

Thailand contribution and tax rules can shift with little internal notice.

Our solution: Continuous compliance monitoring and configuration updates.

Multi-country fragmentation

Thailand often sits beside other Asia entities with different rules.

Our solution: One regional process via our multi-country payroll platform.

Local process & language gaps

Banks, authorities, and employees expect local documentation clarity.

Our solution: Local specialists plus clear English HQ reporting.

Thailand Payroll FAQs

What is included in Thailand social security payroll?

Employer and employee Social Security contributions calculated on the applicable wage base, within legal ceilings.

Do you handle Thailand PIT withholding?

Yes. Monthly PIT withholding is included, with support for year-end reconciliation workflows.

Can we hire without a Thailand entity?

Yes, through our EOR service while you evaluate incorporation.

How long does onboarding take?

Typically 2–4 weeks including SSO mapping and test payroll.

Do you support multi-site Thailand teams?

Yes — Bangkok and upcountry headcount can sit in one payroll group with cost centers.

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Expanding Across Asia?

Pair Thailand with neighboring payroll operations under one partner.

Vietnam Payroll → Malaysia Payroll → Indonesia Payroll → Singapore Payroll → Cambodia Payroll → All Countries →

Ready to Outsource Thailand Payroll?

Get a clear quote for compliant Thailand payroll outsourcing — or hire through EOR without opening an entity.

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