Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Thailand
Fastwork, which calls itself Thailand's number one freelancer hub, covers more than 300 service categories and pays freelancers once work is completed and the client is satisfied. LINE MAN offers food delivery, grocery delivery and ride-hailing, Grab runs rides, food and parcel delivery, and Lalamove matches drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans and trucks with delivery jobs. Shopee and Lazada host online shops, and TrueMoney is a Thai e-wallet. foodpanda ended its Thai operations on 23 May 2025. Money is in Thai baht (THB), and PromptPay, the real-time payment system owned by National ITMX and the Bank of Thailand, lets people receive transfers to a mobile number or citizen ID. PayPal lets Thai accounts withdraw to a Thai bank account in baht, free above 5,000 THB and 50 THB below that. Wise sends THB to Thai accounts, and Upwork pays out locally in THB. Tip: batch PayPal withdrawals into amounts above 5,000 THB.
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Thailand at a glance
Platform types: 2 big marketplaces, 1 freelance site, 1 ride platform, 1 delivery platform, 1 shipping gig platform, 1 payment receiving platform and 1 card processing platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (8)
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fastwork
|
Freelance marketplace | 17% commission, sliding to ~7% high-value | Automatic weekly bank transfer | 2015 |
Grab
|
Super-app platform | ~16-25% commission by market | Bank transfer, GrabPay | 2012 |
LINE MAN
|
Delivery platform | Paid per trip ~50 THB base minus 15% fee | Bank transfer | 2016 |
Lalamove
|
On-demand logistics platform | Commission deducted per order (varies by market) | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Lazada
|
Online marketplace | Category commission 1-8% + ~2% payment fee | Bank transfer | 2012 |
Shopee
|
Online marketplace | Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee | Bank transfer (local) | 2015 |
TrueMoney
|
Digital wallet | Free top-up/payments, ~20 THB bank transfer | Bank transfer, ATM/7-Eleven cash-out | 2003 |
Xendit
|
Payment processor | Cards ~3%, e-wallets ~2.7%, QRIS 0.7% | Bank transfer | 2015 |
FastworkA Southeast Asian freelance marketplace with packaged services and escrow, strong in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
fastwork.com98 viewsGrabSoutheast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up per country and earn across se…
grab.com48 viewsLINE MANThailand on-demand delivery champion (LINE MAN Wongnai), where riders deliver food, groceries, and parcels across Thai cities.
lineman.line.me55 viewsLalamoveAn on-demand logistics platform from Hong Kong where drivers with motorbikes, vans, and trucks deliver across Asian and Latin American citie…
lalamove.com53 viewsLazadaSoutheast Asia major marketplace (Alibaba-owned) - sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam reach t…
lazada.com46 viewsShopeeSoutheast Asia largest shopping platform (Sea Limited), with open seller sign-up across its markets and a huge affiliate program.
shopee.com45 viewsTrueMoneyA Southeast Asian e-wallet for receiving payments, transfers, and bill pay.
truemoney.com45 viewsXenditSoutheast Asia payment infrastructure - businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and neighbors accept cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers…
xendit.co42 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Thailand?
Fastwork for freelance services across more than 300 categories, LINE MAN and Grab for food delivery and rides, Lalamove for courier and van jobs, and Shopee or Lazada for running an online shop.
How do freelancers in Thailand get paid by international clients?
Clients abroad can pay through PayPal, which Thai accounts can withdraw to a local bank in baht, or through Wise, which sends THB to Thai bank accounts. Upwork pays out directly to Thai banks in THB for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays out through PayPal or Payoneer.
Does PayPal work in Thailand?
Yes. Thai PayPal accounts can be paid for sales at PayPal's merchant rates and can withdraw to a Thai bank account in baht, free above 5,000 THB and 50 THB below that. Currency conversion fees apply if you convert a foreign-currency balance.
Can people in Thailand work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork supports Direct to Local Bank withdrawals in THB for USD 0.99 each, and the bank account name must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out through PayPal, Payoneer or bank transfer via Payoneer, and you must be at least 18 to withdraw.
Which delivery apps can you ride for in Thailand?
LINE MAN (food, grocery and ride-hailing), Grab (food, parcels and rides) and Lalamove (motorcycle, car, van and truck deliveries) are local options for delivery and ride work. foodpanda is no longer one of them, because Delivery Hero ceased its Thai operations on 23 May 2025.