What Is a Certificate of Employment?
A certificate of employment is a document issued by an employer to an employee as proof of the employee's abilities and work experience. Employers must issue one when an employee requests it after employment ends, and may issue one during employment according to company policy. This makes the certificate of employment an important document for confirming that the employee has actually worked and gained real work experience.
Looking for a salary certificate instead? A certificate of employment confirms how long someone worked and what work they did, while a salary certificate confirms income and is used for loan and visa applications. They are separate documents. Download salary certificate templates in both Thai and English here.
Why a certificate of employment matters:
- It serves as proof of past work experience.
- It supports job applications and applications for higher degree programs.
- It supports transactions with banks.
- It can be submitted to HR with a job application to make the interview process faster and more convenient.
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Under Section 585 of the Civil and Commercial Code, when employment ends, the employee is entitled to receive a certificate of employment stating how long they worked and what work they did. Read more at Are Employers Required to Issue a Certificate of Employment?
Information a Certificate of Employment "Must" Include
A certificate of employment is important evidence that builds an employee's credibility on many occasions, whether for job applications, loan applications, or as a reference document for government purposes. The key information a certificate of employment "must" include is:
- Company / employer details, such as name, position, address, and contact information
- Employee details and employment information, such as name, position, start date, and end date
- Purpose of the certificate
- Signature and company seal
Certificate of Employment Templates in Thai and English
For your convenience, we have prepared certificate of employment templates in both Thai and English. They are free to download and easy to customize to suit your organization's format.
| Thai Version | English Version (Certificate of Employment) | |
| Submit to | Domestic job applications, banks, government agencies | Foreign companies, overseas study, visa applications |
| Employee name | As shown on the national ID card | As shown on the passport |
| Date format | Day Month Year (Buddhist Era) | Month DD, YYYY (Gregorian calendar) |
| Download formats | Word · PDF | Word · PDF |
Download the Thai Certificate of Employment Template Here
- Certificate of Employment Template (Thai) – Word File
- Certificate of Employment Template (Thai) – PDF File
Download the English Certificate of Employment Template Here
- Certificate of Employment Template (English) – Word File
- Certificate of Employment Template (English) – PDF File
How to Download and Use the Templates
- Method 1: Go to File > Download > and select the file format you need.
- Method 2: Copy the template and paste it into Microsoft Word.
Employees can request a certificate of employment through the app themselves, so HR no longer has to handle each request individually and retype documents. Read more at Managing Employee Documents in an HR App
Summary: Free Certificate of Employment Templates in Thai and English
A certificate of employment is an important document that confirms an employee's experience and credibility. With a ready-made template in both languages, issuing the document becomes easier right away, and both companies and employees can use it conveniently, quickly, and accurately at every step.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About Certificates of Employment
Q: Is there a difference between an "employment certificate" and a "certificate of employment"?
A: No. They are the same document under different names, used to confirm how long an employee has worked for the company and in what position.
Q: What is a certificate of employment called in English?
A: It is called a Certificate of Employment or an Employment Certificate. It is used for applying to foreign companies, studying abroad, or applying for a visa. The employee's name on the English version must be spelled exactly as on their passport.
Q: What information must a certificate of employment include?
A: It must include company details and contact information, the employee's name and position, start and end dates of employment, the purpose of the certificate, the authorized signatory's signature, and the company seal if the company has one.
Q: Does a certificate of employment need to state the salary?
A: No. A certificate of employment confirms the length and nature of employment. If you need to verify income for a loan or visa application, use a salary certificate instead.
Q: Who signs a certificate of employment?
A: An authorized company representative, such as an authorized director, the Human Resources Manager, or a person designated by the company, with their name and position stated below the signature.
Q: Can private companies use this template?
A: Yes. In the Word file, you can edit the company name, logo, and text to match your organization's format. The PDF file is for printing and filling in by hand.
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