Thinking about expanding into Southeast Asia? Hiring through an employer of record in Thailand can be the quickest route. The country sits at the heart of ASEAN, with modern infrastructure and a labor force of 42.16 million people (Q2 2026), according to the BOI.
In this update, I compare the top EOR providers Thailand offers in 2 lists: 10 Thai firms and 10 global platforms.
Compliance here is manageable but specific. You deal with Social Security Fund contributions, provincial minimum wages and strict work permit rules for foreign hires. That is where EOR Thailand services earn their fee.
INSIGHT: How much do employers pay on top of salary in Thailand?
Thailand’s statutory payroll cost is low and capped, but it rose in 2026 for the first time in nearly 20 years. Severance obligations are also significant.
- Social Security Fund: 5% from each side on wages up to THB 17,500, capped at THB 875 per side (THB 750 before 2026).
- Workmen’s Compensation Fund: 0.2% to 1% from the employer, depending on the industry.
- Minimum wage: THB 337 to THB 400 per day by province, with THB 400 in Bangkok.
- Severance: up to 400 days’ wages, depending on length of service.
Sources:
- Sprout, SSO ceiling 2026
- Atlas HXM, Thai benefits
- Thai Law Online, minimum wage
- Thai Law Online, severance
as of October 2026
How Does an Employer of Record Work in Thailand?
With an EOR in Thailand, the provider’s own Thai company signs the employment contract. It then enrolls each hire with the Social Security Office.
It runs payroll in THB and withholds personal income tax each month under the Revenue Department’s progressive rates of 0% to 35%.
It also applies the Labor Protection Act, including 120 days of maternity leave since December 2025.
For foreign hires, the provider sponsors the Non-Immigrant B visa and the work permit. Assigning tasks and reviewing results remain your job.
That sponsorship is what new entrants value most. A standard Thai company generally needs 4 Thai employees and THB 2 million in registered capital for each foreign worker. An EOR already meets those tests.
INSIGHT: Why do foreign companies use an EOR to hire in Thailand?
Hiring foreign staff through your own Thai company carries headcount and capital requirements that a new entrant rarely meets on day one.
- An ordinary Thai company generally needs 4 Thai employees for each work permit it holds for a foreign worker.
- It also needs THB 2 million in registered capital per foreign worker.
- BOI-promoted companies and some other cases follow different rules, so check the route before choosing between an EOR and an entity.
Sources:
as of October 2026
What Is the Best Employer of Record for Thailand?
I don’t name a single best employer of record in Thailand, because the right fit depends on who you hire.
For local recruiting, visa handling and Thai-language support, the best EOR services in Thailand usually come from Thai firms.
If you hire in several countries, the best employer of record Thailand option is often a global platform you already use elsewhere.
My guide to the best Employer of Record solution across markets covers that second group in more depth. Below, Thai firms come first, then global platforms.
10 Local Businesses Offering Thailand EOR Services
This section covers Thai providers, including the local arm of a regional group. Comparing their expertise, pricing and services shows the main Employer of Record benefits: lower compliance risk, faster hiring and simpler HR.
Every Thailand employer of record below works through a Thai company as its core business.
Most bundle employer of record services Thailand clients need with visas, payroll, accounting, or recruitment.
Thai providers are listed A to Z here, and no ranking is intended.
Acclime Thailand
Company Description
Acclime Thailand is the Thai arm of Acclime Group, a regional corporate services firm. Its Thailand EOR offer covers onboarding, monthly payroll, and offboarding, with a path to company registration later.
Key Specialty Area
Professional HR, financial and advisory services
Scope of Services
- Onboarding, contracts and HR system setup
- Payroll, benefits and payslips
- Offboarding and final payroll
- Work permits and dependent visas
Top Advantages
- All-inclusive fees with no hidden charges, per Acclime
- Exit option that keeps staff employed after an entity closes
- Route from EOR to company registration
EOR Cost
From $400 per employee per month for local staff ($650 for expats)
My take:
I would pick Acclime when an EOR is a first step toward your own Thai entity.
Our Verdict
Professional EOR Partner
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
ADI Resourcing
Company Description
ADI Resourcing (ADI Group) combines IT staff outsourcing and recruitment with EOR services in Thailand, covering onboarding, payroll, withholding tax and statutory benefits.
Key Specialty Area
IT staff recruitment and management
Scope of Services
- Onboarding and contract preparation
- Payroll, withholding tax and statutory benefits
- Benefits through local providers
- HR and legal support
Top Advantages
- IT outsourcing and recruitment in-house
- Scales from 1 hire to a full team
- Client keeps control of daily work
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
ADI fits tech companies that want developers found and employed by one partner.
Our Verdict
Comprehensive HR and Compliance
Aster Lion
Company Description
Aster Lion is an employer of record provider in Thailand that manages contracts, statutory benefits and tax filings, with payroll and business registration as add-ons.
Key Specialty Area
Workforce management for tech companies
Scope of Services
- Employment contracts and statutory benefits
- Payroll and tax filings
- On-the-ground HR support for employees
- Business registration
Top Advantages
- Support for remote workers in Thailand
- Visa and work permit help for expats
- Suits startups, SMEs and multinationals
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
I like Aster Lion for engineering or IT teams with staff spread across Thailand.
Our Verdict
Local Expert Guide
ATA Outsourcing
Company Description
ATA Outsourcing is a Bangkok accounting and legal services firm in a group active since 2008. It has Bangkok offices at Green Tower on Rama 4 Road and in Bang Na, plus Ho Chi Minh City. In its own words, ATA prepares the local contract and, through its registered Thai entity, becomes the legal employer.
Key Specialty Area
Outsourced employment with visas, payroll and legal services
Scope of Services
- Employment through ATA’s Thai entity
- Multi-currency payroll with tax filings
- Social Security Fund registration
- Visa and work permit sponsorship
- Accounting and legal services
Top Advantages
- First hire onboarded within 72 hours of contract signing, per ATA
- 1,000+ work permits processed a year, per the company
- Dedicated bilingual HR account manager
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
ATA makes sense to me when you want visas, payroll and bookkeeping from one Bangkok office.
Our Verdict
One-Stop Admin Partner
Aware
Company Description
Aware is a Thai IT outsourcing firm with nearly 20 years of experience and more than 1,200 employees hired. It acts as the legal employer and handles recruitment, payroll, tax declarations and social security.
Key Specialty Area
Employment compliance and administration
Scope of Services
- Recruitment on fixed-term or open-ended contracts
- Payroll, income tax and social security
- Benefits, leave and insurance
- Contract compliance
Top Advantages
- Nearly 20 years in Thailand, per the company
- 1,200+ employees hired
- Launch time cut from months to weeks
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
Aware is my choice for IT teams that need recruiting and employment in one contract.
Our Verdict
Core Operations Facilitator
Oscoworks
Company Description
Oscoworks is a Bangkok HR, payroll, visa and work permit firm. It runs its EOR service Thailand-wide for employers without a Thai company and also works as the in-country partner for global EOR and PEO agencies.
Key Specialty Area
HR consulting, payroll and immigration
Scope of Services
- Onboarding with Thai and English contracts
- Payroll in THB with PND1 filings
- Termination procedures and employee rights
- Work permit and visa sponsorship
Top Advantages
- Direct EOR or a partner model for agencies
- Dedicated account management
- Provident fund management where applicable
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
I would use Oscoworks when a global EOR needs a reliable Thai partner behind it.
Our Verdict
Personalized EOR Advisor
Reliance Consulting
Company Description
Reliance Consulting is a Thai one-stop shop that employs staff for foreign companies. It charges 15% of salary with a monthly minimum and publishes worked invoice examples.
Key Specialty Area
Local expertise that bridges cultural gaps
Scope of Services
- Hiring, payroll, tax and expenses
- Visa and work permit assistance
- Termination handling
- Company registration support
Top Advantages
- Published fee formula with examples
- Separate rates for local and international staff
- HR software integration
EOR Cost
From THB 18,000 per month for local staff (approx. $540), or 15% of salary
My take:
Reliance suits budget planners who want to see the exact invoice math upfront.
Our Verdict
Well-Rounded Compliance Support
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
RLC Outsourcing
Company Description
RLC Outsourcing Co., Ltd. has worked in Thai HR outsourcing for over 10 years from One Pacific Place on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok. It handles EOR services, Thailand visas and work permits, payroll and HR consulting for companies without a Thai entity.
Key Specialty Area
Trusted advisor in HR operations
Scope of Services
- Contract management
- Visa and work permit applications
- Payroll and payslips
- HR consulting
Top Advantages
- Handles filings and meetings with Thai authorities
- Full employee cycle from hiring to payment
- Quick scaling up or down
EOR Cost
Custom
My take:
RLC is the firm I would call when visa paperwork is the bottleneck.
Our Verdict
Visa-Savvy Employment Partner
Union Space
Company Description
Union Space is a Bangkok coworking and business services provider. It signs employment contracts with your staff, acts as their local HR department, and can add desks, CCTV monitoring, incorporation and visa help.
Key Specialty Area
Legal employment services and visa assistance
Scope of Services
- Contracts and document collection
- Payroll and tax reporting
- Recruitment support
- Work permits and visas
Top Advantages
- Workstations in Bangkok offices if needed
- 1 provider for HR, legal and workspace
- Clients keep full control of their staff
EOR Cost
12% of monthly salary
My take:
Union Space works well for a small team that also needs a desk in Bangkok.
Our Verdict
Workspace-Plus EOR Option
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
VB & Partners
Company Description
VB & Partners is an accounting and corporate services firm for foreign companies in Thailand. Its PEO service, also called Employer of Record, takes about 30 business days to set up.
Key Specialty Area
HR and accounting services
Scope of Services
- Outsourced employment
- Payroll and tax
- Accounting and BOI applications
- Company setup
Top Advantages
- Published starting fee
- Accounting, tax filing and BOI support in-house
- Upfront check on whether the structure suits your business
EOR Cost
From THB 15,000 per month (approx. $450)
My take:
I would choose VB & Partners when accounting and BOI paperwork matter as much as payroll.
Our Verdict
Accounting-Led Expansion Partner
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
10 Global Businesses Offering Thailand EOR Services
Many platforms offer EOR solutions Thailand employers can use to hire, onboard and pay local staff on time.
The 10 below are headquartered outside Thailand and run Thai employment through their own entity or a local partner.
As in the Thai list, I keep the platforms in alphabetical order without ranking them
Deel
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services
$599 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Owns a local entity
Top Advantages
- Onboarding averages 3 days, according to Deel
- Monthly SSO and PND1 filings handled
- Round-the-clock help from in-house HR and legal specialists
Our Verdict
Business Expansion Ally
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
My Deel EOR assessment explains the platform in detail.
Globalization Partners
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Price for EOR Services
Custom
Presence in Thailand
Owned local entity
Top Advantages
- Technology-assisted recruitment for faster time to market
- Self-guided onboarding for employees
- EOR software with built-in AI assistance
Our Verdict
Comprehensive EOR Partner
I look at G-P more closely in my G-P EOR analysis.
Multiplier
Headquarters
New York, NY
Price for EOR Services
$459 per person/month billed annually; $499 billed monthly
Presence in Thailand
Acts as the legal employer in Thailand
Top Advantages
- Thailand guide covering contracts, SSO and work permits
- First hire in about 5 business days, per its Thailand page
- Optional health and life insurance
Our Verdict
Global Operations Enabler
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
My Multiplier evaluation goes through each plan.
Native Teams
Headquarters
London, UK
Price for EOR Services
€99 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Owned legal entity
Top Advantages
- End-to-end help with paperwork, taxes and onboarding
- Payroll in local currency
- Local know-how that helps avoid misclassification penalties
Our Verdict
Trustworthy Recruitment Ally
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
You can find my full take in the Native Teams EOR analysis.
RemoFirst
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services
$199 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Vetted in-country partner model
Top Advantages
- Full cost breakdown before you commit
- RemoHealth insurance from $55 per person per month
- Free contractor management tier
Our Verdict
Committed Hiring Partner
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
I weigh the pros and cons in my RemoFirst EOR review.
Remote
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services
$699 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Owned legal entity
Top Advantages
- No third-party involvement
- Regulatory knowledge that prevents misclassification
- End-to-end employee lifecycle management
Our Verdict
International Hiring Navigator
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
See how it compares in my Remote assessment.
RemotePeople
Headquarters
New York, NY
Price for EOR Services
$199 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Employing entity confirmed for each country before hire, per the company
Top Advantages
- Monthly billing with no commitment on the Flex plan
- Recruitment and incorporation services next to EOR
- Dedicated support team
Our Verdict
Cost-Effective EOR & Integrated Services Platform
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
Read my RemotePeople EOR review for pricing tiers and support details.
Rippling
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Price for EOR Services
Custom
Presence in Thailand
Partner-based model
Top Advantages
- Unified employee data with workflow automation
- HR, IT and payroll in one system
- Central setup for scaling in Thailand
Our Verdict
Trusted EOR Partner
I share more in my comprehensive Rippling evaluation.
Rivermate
Headquarters
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Price for EOR Services
$319 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Partner-based model
Top Advantages
- No onboarding or offboarding fees
- Salary payments in 120+ currencies
- 24/7 support and a dedicated account manager
Our Verdict
Reliable Global Workforce Solution
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
For the full picture, read my Rivermate EOR evaluation.
Skuad
Headquarters
Singapore
Price for EOR Services
$199 per employee/month
Presence in Thailand
Partner-based model
Top Advantages
- Large network of local partners for payroll and compliance
- 1 platform for employee management
- Self-service portal for fast onboarding
Our Verdict
Well-Coordinated EOR Services
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
I review the platform in my Skuad EOR write-up.
EOR Pricing in Thailand
Think of the provider fee as the last layer, after gross salary and the capped statutory contributions. Social security costs up to THB 875 per month per side, and the Workmen’s Compensation Fund adds 0.2% to 1%.
Thai firms often price in THB or as a share of salary, while global platforms quote a flat USD or EUR fee.
| Provider | Section | Published starting EOR fee |
|---|---|---|
| Acclime Thailand | Local | $400 per month (local staff); $650 (expats) |
| Reliance Consulting | Local | THB 18,000 per month for local staff (approx. $540), or 15% of salary |
| Union Space | Local | 12% of monthly salary |
| VB & Partners | Local | THB 15,000 per month (approx. $450) |
| Deel | Global | $599 per employee per month |
| Multiplier | Global | $459 billed annually; $499 billed monthly |
| Native Teams | Global | €99 per employee per month |
| RemoFirst | Global | $199 per employee per month |
| Remote | Global | $699 per employee per month |
| RemotePeople | Global | $199 per employee per month |
| Rivermate | Global | $319 per employee per month |
| Skuad | Global | $199 per employee per month |
| Quote-based providers | Both | Custom: ADI Resourcing, Aster Lion, ATA Outsourcing, Aware, Oscoworks, RLC Outsourcing, Globalization Partners, Rippling |
*As pricing is subject to change, we are listing prices as they stand in October 2026
INSIGHT: What does an employer of record in Thailand cost per employee per month?
More providers publish Thailand fees than in most markets, and the spread between the cheapest and the most expensive is wide.
- Native Teams has the cheapest public entry fee here (€99), and Remote the priciest ($699).
- Thai firms with public prices: VB & Partners from THB 15,000 (approx. $450) and Reliance Consulting from THB 18,000 (approx. $540) a month.
- Quote-based: 8 providers, 6 Thai firms plus Globalization Partners and Rippling.
Sources:
as of October 2026
Planning a second Southeast Asian hub? My guide to EOR in Vietnam covers the fastest-growing neighbor.
For teams heading south, I also compare Employer of Record Malaysia providers.
Regional headquarters often sit further down the peninsula, so my Singapore EOR list is worth a look too.
FAQs About Thailand EOR
Why should companies use an EOR to hire employees in Thailand?
It lets you hire without registering a Thai company, which takes time and capital. It also solves the work permit problem. A standard Thai company generally needs 4 Thai employees and THB 2 million in registered capital per foreign worker. I see it as the lowest-risk way to test the market.
How much do EOR services typically cost in Thailand?
Among platforms with public prices, monthly fees per employee go from €99 (Native Teams) up to $699 (Remote). Thai firms that publish prices start at about THB 15,000 to THB 18,000 a month or charge 12% to 15% of salary. Salary, social security of up to THB 875 per side and the Workmen’s Compensation premium come on top.
What are the benefits of choosing a Thailand-based EOR over a global provider?
Thai firms usually know provincial wage rules, Thai-language HR and local immigration offices closely. Many also handle visas, accounting and company registration in-house. In my experience, that makes them faster when a foreign hire needs a Non-B visa.
What types of companies benefit most from using an EOR in Thailand?
Small teams testing the market benefit most, along with firms hiring foreign specialists before they can meet work permit ratios. Larger companies also use an EOR for project staff or while they register their own Thai entity.
What should you look for when choosing an EOR provider in Thailand?
Check that the provider sponsors work permits and Non-B visas itself and registers every employee with the Social Security Fund from day one. Ask for a cost sheet that separates its fee from salary and statutory contributions. I also ask how it handles terminations, since severance can reach 400 days’ wages.
Are there any risks to using an EOR service in Thailand?
Severance is the biggest cost risk, rising with service up to 400 days’ wages, so agree in advance who pays it. A work permit ties a foreign employee to the sponsoring employer, which complicates a later move to your own entity. Disputes can still happen, so read the service agreement closely.
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