Contractor vs employee calculator
Compare the cost of engaging someone as a contractor versus an employee through an EOR, with the country's misclassification notes.
| Option | Estimated annual cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Contractor | $69,588 | Cheapest on paper. No statutory benefits; reclassification risk in Thailand if the relationship looks like employment. |
| Employee via EOR | $68,388 – $70,788 | Local contract, statutory benefits and payroll compliance handled by the EOR. |
Thailand contractor risk: Contractors are common in Thailand's tech and creative scenes, and the Labour Protection Act looks at the substance of the relationship (control, fixed hours, integration). Misclassified workers may claim employee entitlements such as severance and overtime. Contractor risk is considered moderate. Not legal advice.
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