Office Position
|
Job Position |
Experience 0-5 years (per month) |
Experience 5 years or more (per month) |
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Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
|
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Accounting |
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Costing Executive |
20,000 - 50,000 |
609 - 1,523 |
50,000 - 70,000 |
1,534 – 2,133 |
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Internal Auditor |
25,000 - 50,000 |
761 – 1,523 |
30,000 - 80,000 |
914 – 2,437 |
|
Project Accountant |
25,000 - 60,000(1) |
761 – 1,828 |
60,000 - 80,000 |
1,828 – 2,437 |
|
Senior Accountant |
30,000 - 50,000(1) |
914 – 1,523 |
50,000 - 80,000 |
1,523 – 2,437 |
|
Tax Consultant |
45,000 - 50,000 |
1371 – 1,523 |
40,000 - 80,000 |
1,371 – 2,437 |
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Administrator and Secretarial |
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Interpreter |
25,000 - 70,000 |
761 – 2,133 |
30,000 - 80,000 |
914 – 2,437 |
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Junior Secretary / Secretary |
20,000 - 50,000 |
609 – 1,523 |
28,000 - 50,000 |
853 – 1,523 |
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Report Analyst |
20,000 - 40,000 |
609 – 1,219 |
40,000 - 55,000 |
1,219 – 1,676 |
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Senior / Department Secretary |
18,000 - 40,000(1) |
548 – 1,219 |
60,000 - 80,000 |
1,828 – 2,437 |
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Senior Administrator |
20,000 - 28,000 |
609 – 853 |
30,000 - 60,000 |
914 – 1,828 |
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Customer Service |
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Medical Product Specialist/Expert |
15,000 - 55,000 |
457 - 1,676 |
45,000 - 70,000 |
1,371 - 2,133 |
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Report Analyst |
20,000 - 40,000 |
609 – 1,219 |
40,000 - 55,000 |
1,219 – 1,676 |
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Finance |
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Financial Analyst |
17,000 - 50,000 |
518 – 1,523 |
50,000 - 80,000 |
1,523 – 2,437 |
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Risk Management Analyst |
25,000 - 30,000 |
761 - 914 |
30,000 - 80,000 |
914 – 2,437 |
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Human Resource |
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HR / Administrative Officer |
16,000 - 35,000 |
487 – 1,066 |
40,000 - 60,000(2) |
1,227 – 1,841 |
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Human Resource Executive / Officer / Staff |
18,000 - 30,000 |
548 - 914 |
30,000 - 45,000 |
914 – 1,371 |
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Recruitment Officer |
20,000 - 45,000 | 914 – 1,371 | 40,000 - 50,000(2) | 1,219-1,523 |
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Legal / Compliance |
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Company Secretary |
35,000 - 45,000(3) |
1,066 - 1,371 |
30,000 - 60,000 |
914 – 1,828 |
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Compliance Officer |
20,000 - 25,000 |
609 - 761 |
45,000 - 60,000 |
1,371 – 1,828 |
|
Legal Consultant / Specialist |
30,000 - 40,000 |
914 - 1,219 |
45,000 - 85,000 |
1,371 – 2,589 |
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Purchasing / Procurement / Expenditure / Buyer / Merchandiser |
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Merchandiser |
17,000 - 40,000 |
518 – 1,219 |
40,000 - 70,000 |
1,219 – 2,133 |
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Planning Executive / Officer |
20,000 - 25,000 |
609 - 761 |
30,000 - 50,000 |
914 – 1,523 |
|
Purchasing Executive |
22,000 - 40,000 |
670 – 1,219 |
35,000 - 45,000 |
1,066 – 1,371 |
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Sale |
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Account Executive |
15,000 - 20,000(1) |
457 - 609 |
55,000 - 80,000 |
1,676 – 2,437 |
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Assistant Sales Manager |
40,000 - 55,000 |
1,219 - 1,676 |
60,000 - 100,000 |
1,828 – 3,046 |
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Business Development Executive / Officer |
25,000 - 50,000 |
761 - 1,523 |
50,000 - 70,000 |
1,523 – 2,133 |
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Business Development Manager / Specialist |
45,000 - 60,000 |
1,371 - 1,828 |
50,000 - 100,000 |
1,523– 3,046 |
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Key Account Executive |
19,000 - 24,000 | 579 - 731 |
30,000 - 65,000 |
914 – 1,980 |
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Sales Operation Executive |
15,000 - 25,000 |
457 - 761 |
25,000 - 45,000 |
761 – 1,371 |
Note: (1) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2015, www.adecco.co.th
(2) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2016, www.adecco.co.th
(3) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2017, www.adecco.co.th
Source: Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2018, as of August 2018: www.adecco.co.th
Engineering &
Technical Positions
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Job Position |
Experience 0-5 years (per month) |
Experience 5 years or more (per month) |
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Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
|
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Maintenance Engineer |
25,000 - 40,000 |
761 - 1,219 |
40,000 - 60,000 |
1,219 - 1,828 |
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Mechanical Engineer |
25,000 - 40,000 |
761 - 1,219 |
40,000 - 60,000 |
1,219 - 1,828 |
|
Project Engineer |
35,000 - 60,000 |
1,066 - 1,828 |
60,000 - 80,000 |
1,828 - 2,437 |
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Purchasing / Buyer / Procurement Engineer |
25,000 - 45,000 |
761 – 1,371 |
45,000 - 55,000 |
1,371 - 1,676 |
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QA / QC Engineer |
25,000 - 45,000 |
761 – 1,371 |
45,000 - 55,000 |
1,371 - 1,676 |
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Quality Manager |
20,000 - 50,000(1) |
609 - 1,523 |
70,000 - 150,000 |
1,523- 4,570 |
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Service Manager |
20,000 - 35,000(1) |
609 - 1,066 |
80,000 - 100,000 |
2,437 - 3,046 |
|
Supply Chain Engineer |
25,000 - 50,000(3) |
1,066 - 1,523 |
50,000 - 70,000 |
1,523 - 2,133 |
|
Technical Consultant |
30,000 - 40,000 |
914 - 1,219 |
40,000 - 70,000 |
1,219 - 2,133 |
Note: (1) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2015, www.adecco.co.th
(2) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2016, www.adecco.co.th
(3) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2017, www.adecco.co.th
Source: Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2018, as of August 2018: www.adecco.co.th
IT Position
|
Job Position |
Experience |
Salary |
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Baht |
US$ |
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Application Developer / Software Engineer / Programmer / Programmer Analyst (.NET, XML, Java, Java EE, C#, MySQL, PHP, Ruby, Ajax, OOP tools, etc.) |
2 - 3 years 3 - 7 years 7 - 10+ years |
30,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 120,000+ |
914 - 1,523 1,523 - 2,133 2,133 - 3,501+ |
|
Programmer / Analyst (RPG/400, COBOL) |
5 - 7+ years |
55,000 - 75,000+ |
1,676 - 2,188+ |
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System Analyst (salary varies with technical or application-specific skills |
5 - 7 years |
55,000 - 70,000+ |
1,676 – 2,133+ |
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Mobile Developer (iOS SDK, Android SDK, UI / UX development)
|
2 - 3 years 3 - 5 years |
30,000 - 50,000 50,000 - 70,000+ |
914 - 1,523 1,523 - 2,133+ |
|
Web Designer / Graphic Designer |
3 - 5 years |
35,000 - 50,000 |
1,066 - 1,523 |
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Digital Marketing / Search Specialist (SEM, SEO, PPC, etc.)
|
2 - 5 years |
35,000 - 50,000 |
1,066 - 1,523 |
|
Digital Marketing Manager |
5 - 10+ years |
55,000 - 80,000+ |
1,676 - 2,437+ |
|
Business Analyst (liaise between users and IT; not technology-specific) |
5 - 7+ years 8 - 10+ year |
60,000 - 80,000+ 80,000 - 100,000+ |
1,828 - 2,437+ 2,437 - 3,046+ |
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Business Intelligence Developer / Data Modeler (Cognos, SAS, Business Objects, Hyperion, QlikView, Crystal Report, ETL, etc.) |
5 - 7 years |
60,000 – 80,000 |
1,828- 2,437 |
|
Implementation Consultant ERP / Business Intelligence / Data Warehouse (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, SharePoint, Cognos, Business Objects, Teradata, etc.) |
5 - 7 years 7 - 12 years |
55,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 150,000 |
1,676 - 2,133 2,133 - 4,570 |
|
DBA (Oracle, SQL-Server) |
5 - 7+ years |
55,000 - 80,000 |
1,676 - 2,437 |
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Data Architect / Data Scientist (higher end of salary range includes “Big Data” experience, e.g. Hadoop, Hive, Netezza, Redshift, Teradata, etc.) |
12 - 15 years |
140,000 - 250,000+ |
4,265 - 7,616+ |
|
Software Development Manager |
10 - 12+ years |
90,000 - 140,000+ |
2,742 – 4,265+ |
|
Cloud Technology Architect |
10 - 15 years |
130,000 - 170,000 |
3,960 - 5,179 |
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Helpdesk / IT Support |
3 - 5 years |
30,000 - 45,000 |
914 - 1,371 |
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IT Auditor, with certifications (CISA, CPA, COBIT, etc.) |
10 - 12+ years |
100,000 - 150,000 |
3,046 - 4,570 |
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Presale Technical Consultant (Network / System Engineer, Cloud / Virtualization Consultant, for an IT vendor)
|
7 - 12+ years |
70,000 - 100,000+ |
2,133 - 3,046+ |
|
Network Engineer / Network Operations Center, with relevant certifications (CCNA, JNCIA, CompTIA Network+, etc.) |
3 - 5 years |
35,000 - 50,000+ |
1,066 - 1,523+ |
|
Network Administrator / Telecom Engineer, with relevant certifications
|
5 - 7+ years |
50,000 - 70,000 |
1,523 - 2,133 |
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System Engineer / System Administrator, with relevant certifications (MCSE, MCSA, SCCM, SCOM, CompTIA Server+, etc.)
|
3 - 5 years 5 - 7 years |
50,000 - 55,000 55,000 - 65,000 |
1,523 – 1,676 1,676 – 1,980 |
|
Network Security Administrator, with vendor or other relevant certifications (Cisco, Checkpoint, CompTIA Security+, etc.) |
5 - 7 years |
50,000 - 70,000 |
1,523 - 2,133 |
|
Infrastructure Manager, with vendor or other relevant certifications (CCNP, MCSE, CompTIA Network+, etc.) |
7 - 10+ years |
70,000 - 90,000+ |
2,133 - 2,742+ |
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Senior Infrastructure Manager / Data Center Manager |
10 - 15 years |
120,000 - 150,000 |
3,656 – 4,570 |
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Project Manager / Service Delivery Manager, with certifications (PMP, ITIL etc.) |
10 - 12+ years |
110,000 - 160,000+ |
3,351 - 4,874+ |
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Release Manager / Configuration Manager |
10 - 15 years |
120,000 - 170,000 |
3,656 - 5,179 |
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Project Director / Program Director |
15 - 20 years |
200,000 - 300,000 |
6,093 - 9,139 |
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IT Manager (salary varies significantly by industry and by the size of IT department and IT infrastructure) |
10 - 12 years |
90,000 - 150,000 |
2,742 - 4,570 |
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IT Director / Digital Technology Director / Mobile Technology Director
|
15+ years |
180,000 - 250,000+ |
5,484 - 7,616+ |
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Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer (often includes some regional responsibility) |
15 - 20+ years |
250,000 - 400,000+ |
7,616 - 12,186+ |
Sources: ISM Technology Recruitment Ltd., Salary review 2016, as of August 2018: www.ismtech.net
Industrial Positions
|
Job Position |
Experience 0-5 years (per month) |
Experience 5 years or more (per month) |
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Baht |
US$ |
Baht |
US$ |
|
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Engineering |
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Electrical Engineer |
20,000 - 40,000 |
609 - 1,219 |
40,000 - 80,000 |
1,219 - 2,437 |
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Engineer |
18,000 - 35,000 |
548 - 1,066 |
40,000 - 80,000 |
1,219 - 2,437 |
|
Engineer (Mechanical / Chemical /QA / AC |
18,000 - 50,000 |
548 - 1,523 |
45,000 - 70,000 |
1,371 - 2,133 |
|
Engineering / IE / Process Improvement Manager |
30,000 - 60,000(1) |
914 - 1,828 |
50,000 - 120,000 |
1,523 - 3,656 |
|
Engineering Manager |
30,000 - 60,000(1) |
914 - 1,828 |
80,000 - 200,000 |
2,437 - 6,093 |
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Maintenance Engineer |
18,000 - 45,000 |
548 - 1,371 |
40,000 - 80,000 |
1,219 - 2,437 |
|
Mechanical Engineer |
20,000 - 50,000 |
609 - 1,523 |
40,000 - 80,000 |
1,219 - 2,437 |
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Sales |
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Sales & Marketing Executive |
15,000 - 40,000 |
457 - 1,219 |
30,000 - 60,000 |
914 - 1,828 |
|
Sales Engineer |
20,000 - 50,000 |
609 - 1,523 |
35,000 - 70,000 |
1,066 – 1,828 |
|
Sales Executive / Officer |
20,000 - 40,000 |
609 - 1,219 |
30,000 - 50,000 |
914 - 1,523 |
|
Sales Manager |
30,000 - 50,000(1) |
914 - 1,219 |
50,000 - 120,000 |
1,523 - 2,133 |
|
Technical / Manufacturing |
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|
QA / QC Engineer |
25,000 - 45,000 |
761 - 1371 |
450,000 - 55,000 |
1,371 – 1,676 |
Note: (1) Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2015, www.adecco.com
All US$ conversions are calculated at an exchange rate of US$1 = 32.8253
Sources: Adecco Consulting Ltd., Thailand salary guide 2018, as of August 2018: www.adecco.com
Overtime Regulations
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Overtime pay on working days |
Not less than 1.5 times of hourly wage rate |
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Holiday pay |
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|
A. Monthly salaried employees |
Not less than 1 time of hourly wage rate |
|
B. Daily salaried employees |
Not less than 2 times of hourly wage rate |
|
Holiday overtime pay |
Not less than 3 times of hourly wage rate |
Source: Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, as of August 2018: www.labour.go.th
Severance Payment
Entitlements
|
Employees have worked for: |
|
|
An uninterrupted period of 120 days but less than 1 year |
30 days |
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An uninterrupted period of 1 year but less than 3 years |
90 days |
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An uninterrupted period of 3 years but less than 6 years |
180 days |
|
An uninterrupted period of 6 years but less than 10 years |
240 days |
|
An uninterrupted period of 10 years or more |
300 days |
Source: Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, as of August 2018: www.labour.go.th
Minimum Wage
It is effective from 1 April 2018 onwards.
|
Minimum wage |
Area |
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330 baht (3 provinces) |
Chon Buri, Rayong and Phuket |
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325 baht (7 provinces) |
Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon |
|
320 baht (14 provinces) |
Krabi, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Trat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Phang Nga, Lopburi, Songkhla, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Surat Thani, Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani |
|
318 baht (7 provinces) |
Kalasin, Chanthaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, Mukdahan, Sakon Nakhon and Samut Songkhram |
|
315 baht (21 provinces) |
Kanchanaburi, Chai Nat, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, Nan, Beung Kan, Buriram, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phayao, Phatthalung, Phitsanulok, Petchburi, Phetchabun, Yasothon, Roi Et, Loei, Sa Kaeo, Surin, Ang Thong, Udon Thani, and Uttaradit |
|
310 baht (22 provinces) |
Kamphaeng Phet, Chaiyaphum, Chumphon, Chiang Rai, Trang, Tak, Nakhon Srithammarat, Phichit, Phrae, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Lampang, Lamphun, Si Sa Ket, Satun, Sing Buri, Sukhothai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Amnat Charoen and Uthai Thani |
|
308 baht (3 provinces) |
Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala |
Source: Ministry of Labor, as of March 21, 2018: http://www.mol.go.th/content/68125/1521602465
Bank Holidays for 2019
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No. |
Date |
Details |
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1 |
Tuesday 1st January |
New Year’s Day |
|
2 |
Tuesday 19th February |
Makha Bucha Day |
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3 |
Monday 8th April |
Substitution for Chakri Memorial Day (Saturday 6th April 2019) |
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4 |
Monday 15th April |
Songkran Festival |
|
5 |
Tuesday 16th April |
Substitution
for Songkran Festival |
|
6 |
Wednesday 1st May |
National Labour Day |
|
7 |
Monday 20th May |
Substitution for Wisakha Bucha Day (Saturday 18th May 2019) |
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8 |
Tuesday 16th July |
Asarnha Bucha Day |
|
9 |
Monday 29th July |
Substitution
for H.M. King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s Birthday |
|
10 |
Monday 12th August |
H.M. Queen Sirikit’s Birthday |
|
11 |
Monday 14th October |
Substitution for H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day (Sunday 13th October 2019) |
|
12 |
Wednesday 23rd October |
Chulalongkorn Day |
|
13 |
Thursday 5th December |
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday / National Day / Father's Day |
|
14 |
Tuesday 10th December |
Constitution Day |
|
15 |
Tuesday 31st December |
New Year’s Eve |
For financial institutions in Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Satun and Songkhla, extra holidays are given for the Chinese New Year Day, Eidal-Fitr Day (Ramadan Day) and Eidal-Adha Day (RayaHajji Day) announced by the Sheikhul Islam Office if the date does not fall on any of holidays listed above or Saturday and Sunday.
Source: Bank of Thailand, as of August 30, 2018: www.bot.or.th
Last Updated: 7 January 2019
