Hire Developers in Thailand

Q: How fast can I hire a Thai developer?

Matched profiles within 24–48 hours, hire within a week.

Q: How much does it cost?

Senior engineers in Thailand range from $2,800–$5,500/month. Mid-level: $2,200–$3,500.

Q: Do I need a Thai entity?

No. Our Employer of Record service handles all Thai labor compliance.

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Kittipong Chai

Senior Backend Engineer

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Kittipong is a backend engineer with strong expertise in Go and Java. He has designed high-throughput payment systems and APIs for fintech companies serving millions of users across APAC.

Go Java Spring Boot Microservices Kafka +1

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9+ Years

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Nattaya Sripan

Senior AI Engineer

Bangkok, Thailand

Nattaya is a senior AI engineer specializing in NLP and large language models. She has built AI-powered products for fintech and healthcare companies across Southeast Asia.

Python PyTorch LangChain OpenAI RAG +1

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6+ Years

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Somchai Prasert

Senior Full-Stack Developer

Bangkok, Thailand

Somchai is a full-stack developer with deep React and Node.js expertise. He has built consumer platforms and B2B tools for e-commerce and logistics companies across Thailand and APAC.

React Next.js Node.js TypeScript PostgreSQL +1

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7+ Years

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Arthit Wongsri

Senior Mobile Developer

Bangkok, Thailand

Arthit is a cross-platform mobile developer who has shipped production apps for logistics, ride-hailing, and e-commerce clients across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Flutter React Native Swift Kotlin Firebase +1

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Ploy Tanaka

Senior DevOps Engineer

Bangkok, Thailand

Ploy is a DevOps engineer specializing in cloud infrastructure and CI/CD automation. She has built production environments for fast-growing startups and enterprise teams across Thailand.

Terraform Kubernetes AWS CI/CD Prometheus +1

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6+ Years

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Kannika Prem

Senior Data Engineer

Bangkok, Thailand

Kannika is a data engineer with expertise in building scalable analytics platforms. She has designed data pipelines for telco and financial services companies across Thailand.

Python Apache Spark dbt BigQuery Airflow +1

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Guide to Hiring Developers in Thailand

Everything you need to know about employment laws, payroll, and compliance when hiring developers in Thailand.

Working Hours

48 hours/week max (8 hrs/day). Hazardous work: 42 hrs/week.

Overtime Pay

150% weekdays, 300% holidays. Rest day work: 200-300%.

Probation Period

Max 119 days. After 120 days, severance pay obligations begin.

Leave Entitlements in Thailand

Leave Type

Entitlement

Annual Leave

6 days after 1 year of continuous service. Most tech firms offer 10-15 days.

Sick Leave

30 days paid per year. Doctor certificate required after 3 consecutive days.

Maternity Leave

98 days (45 paid by employer, remainder by social security at 50%).

Paternity Leave

No statutory requirement. Government employees get 15 days.

Public Holidays

13-16 national holidays. Includes Songkran (3 days).

Notice Period

1 full pay cycle (typically 30 days). Immediate for serious misconduct.

Severance Pay

30 days (120 days-1 yr) up to 400 days (20+ yrs). Based on tenure.

Payroll & Tax in Thailand

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Employer Contributions

Social Security 5% (capped at THB 750/mo).

Employee Contributions

Social Security 5% (capped at THB 750/mo).

Income Tax

Progressive 0%-35%. First THB 150,000 is tax-free.

Minimum Wage

THB 370/day (~$10.50) in Bangkok. Varies by province.

13th Month / Bonus

Not mandatory. Year-end bonus of 1-3 months is standard in tech.

Senior Developer Salary

$2,800-$5,500/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can I hire a Thai developer?

Matched profiles within 24–48 hours, hire within a week.

How much does it cost?

Senior engineers in Thailand range from $2,800–$5,500/month. Mid-level: $2,200–$3,500.

Do I need a Thai entity?

No. Our Employer of Record service handles all Thai labor compliance.

What time zone do Thai engineers work in?

Indochina Time is UTC+7. 12-hour gap with US East Coast. Most engineers run 9am–6pm ICT.

What roles excel in Thailand?

Full-stack web, mobile (Flutter), e-commerce backends, gaming and entertainment software, fintech (true digital banks like SCB and KBank), and a growing AI/ML pool.

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