🇹🇭 Work Hours Calculator Thailand

Calculate your work hours with Thailand labor law information, overtime rules, and minimum wage details.

🗣 Thai฿ THB (Thai Baht)

Calculate Work Hours

Results

7.50 hrs
Net Work Hours
Total Duration8h 0m
Break30 min
Net Hours7h 30m

🇹🇭 Thailand Employment Laws

🗣 LanguageThai
฿ CurrencyTHB (Thai Baht)

📅 Last verified: May 26, 2026. Labour rules and wage rates can change, so confirm with official sources before payroll cutoff.

⏰ Standard Working Hours

48 hrs/week (8 hrs/day)

⚡ Overtime Rules

1.5x regular rate, 3x on holidays

💰 Minimum Wage

฿363/day (highest rate, 2024)

🏖️ Leave Entitlement

6 days after 1 year of service

😴 Breaks

1-hour break after 5 consecutive hours

Practical Thailand Work Examples

🧮 Thailand standard shift example

Input: 09:00 to 17:45, 45-minute break.

Result: 8.00 paid hours.

Pay sample: ฿960.00 at ฿120.00/hour.

🧮 Thailand overtime shift example

Input: 08:00 to 19:00, 60-minute break.

Result: 10.00 paid hours with 2.00 overtime hours (using a 8-hour daily threshold for illustration).

Pay sample: regular ฿960.00 + overtime ฿360.00 = ฿1320.00.

Local rule note: 1.5x regular rate, 3x on holidays

Local Use Cases

📌 Use Case 1

Daily-rate payroll planning for service workers.

📌 Use Case 2

Shift scheduling in retail and food operations.

📌 Use Case 3

Overtime planning for tourism and seasonal peaks.

Official Sources

🔗 Ministry of Labour (Thailand)

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://www.mol.go.th/?lang=en

🔗 Department of Labour Protection and Welfare

Last verified: May 26, 2026

https://www.labour.go.th/

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions

What are the standard working hours in Thailand?
48 hrs/week (8 hrs/day)
How is overtime calculated in Thailand?
1.5x regular rate, 3x on holidays
What is the minimum wage in Thailand?
฿363/day (highest rate, 2024)
How many days of leave do workers get in Thailand?
6 days after 1 year of service
Can this Thailand calculator handle overnight shifts?
Yes. If end time is earlier than start time, the calculator assumes the shift crosses midnight and still applies break deductions and pay logic correctly.
Should I use daily or weekly overtime limits in Thailand?
Use your contract, award/collective agreement, and local law. Thailand rules can differ by sector, and many employers use weekly thresholds even when daily examples are shown.
Where should I verify updates for Thailand minimum wage and working-time rules?
Check the official sources listed on this page, then confirm any sector-specific agreements before payroll cutoff.
How should I use the Thailand minimum wage figure in payroll checks?
Treat published minimum rates as a floor, then compare with your local sector rules and contract terms. Current page reference: ฿363/day (highest rate, 2024).
What weekly hour target should I benchmark in Thailand?
A practical benchmark from this page is around 48 hours per week, then adjust for contract schedules, rest rules, and local exceptions.