The legal framework for domestic staff
A Thai national can be hired with no special formality beyond an employment contract and social security registration. A foreign employee (Filipino, Burmese) needs a work permit issued in the employer's name — and that employer must be a Thai company.
Paperwork
A bilingual contract, filing with the Labor Department, payslips, and Social Security contributions (5% employee share plus 5% employer share).
Median salaries in 2026
Housekeeper: THB 12,000 to 18,000. Nanny: THB 15,000 to 25,000. French-trained cook: THB 25,000 to 45,000.
