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Thai employment costs now include the Employee Welfare Fund contribution
By the Outstaffer Product Team
EORCompliance Update
Improved
- Employee Welfare Fund line added under Statutory entitlements for every Thai employee and candidate, at 0.25% of base salary plus bonuses and allowances
- Contribution included in statutory and payroll totals across contracts, requisitions, cost calculators and billing
Frequently asked questions
What is Thailand's Employee Welfare Fund contribution?
It is a statutory employer contribution in effect from 1 October 2026, separate from the Social Security Fund and Workmen's Compensation Fund. It is calculated at 0.25% of base salary plus bonuses and allowances and shows as its own line under Statutory entitlements.
Where does the Employee Welfare Fund appear in the platform?
In every monthly employment cost breakdown for a Thai employee or candidate: contracts, requisitions, both cost calculators, Staff > Costs and Billing > Employment costs. It is included in the statutory and payroll totals.
How do I stay compliant when paying international staff?
As your Employer of Record, Outstaffer tracks statutory changes in each country and builds them into employment costs, so new contributions like this one are reflected in quotes, contracts and invoices without any action from you.
