MINIMUM AND AVERAGE SALARY IN THAILAND

Thailand is located in South-East Asia in the south-western part of the Indochina Peninsula. It borders on Cambodia and Laos in the east, Myanmar in the west, and Malaysia in the south. It is washed by the Andaman Sea in the west and by the Gulf of Siam in the South China Sea in the east. It is a beautiful state with many attractions and resorts, which attract millions of tourists – fans of exotic recreation.

The population of Thailand in 2020 is about 69.8 million people. Unemployment is around 1%. The labor force is not less than 38 million, with several million migrant workers in the country. For illegal employment of foreigners face heavy fines, deportation and even imprisonment. Next, let's find out what salaries in Thailand in 2020.

Minimum salary in Thailand

According to the local government, the official minimum wage in Thailand since January 1, 2020 ranges from 313-336 Thai Baht per day, which is equivalent to 9.7-10.4 U.S. dollars. Compared to last year, the minimum wage in Thailand has increased by 5-6 baht (308-330 baht in 2019).

Rates of minimum wage in Thailand by province:

• 336 baht per day – Chonburi and Phuket.

• 335 baht per day – Rayong.

• 331 baht per day – Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon.

• 330 baht per day – Chachengsao.

• 325 baht per day – Krabi, Hong Kaena, Chiang Mai, Trat, Nakhon Ratchashima, Ayutthaya, Phang-nga, Lopburi, Songkhla, Saraburi, Sufan Buri, Surat Thani, Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani.

• 324 baht per day – Prachin Storm.

• 323 baht per day – Kalasin, Chantaburi, Nakhon Nayoka, Mukdahan, Sahon Nakhon and Samut Songkhram.

• 320 baht per day – Kanchanaburi, Chinat, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Bung Kang, Buri Ram, Prachuap Hiri Khan, Fatthalung, Fithsanuloke, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Fayao, Yashoton, Rua and Su, Loei, Sa, Kai Ang Tong, Udon Thanh and Uttradit.

• 315 baht per day – Kampaeng Phet, Chaiaphum, Champong, Chiang Rai, Trang, So, Nakhonshithammarat, Phichit, Pra, Maha Saraham, Mae Hong Son, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Lamphung, Si Sa Ket, Singh Buri, Sukhothai, Nong Boa Lamphu, Uthai Tani and Amnat Charoen.

• 313 baht per day – Narathiwata, Pattani and Yala.

According to the local Occupational Safety and Health Act, a standard working day in Thailand lasts eight hours or seven hours if the health or safety of workers is threatened. Employers must not underestimate the minimum wage for their employees.

Average salary in Thailand

According to Thai statistics agencies and international recruitment agencies, the average salary in Thailand in 2020 is 14 238 baht per month or 445 dollars. In the capital Bangkok, they earn on average 22,274 baht ($690). In the private sector – 21 301.04 baht, and in the public sector – 30 068.52 baht.

Note. Information on average salaries in Thailand (Bangok) by sector of economy is based on official data from the National Statistics Office as of March 2020.

In conclusion, the income tax rate in Thailand varies from 5 to 30%. At a maximum rate of 35%, annual income is taxed over 5 million baht per year. Persons over 65 years of age are exempt from tax on the first 190,000 baht of income.

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