SSO approves 900 baht refund for flood-hit Thai provinces
Relief scheme targets financial strain from months of severe weather and rising recovery costs
The Royal Gazette has announced new regulations from the Social Security Office (SSO) regarding a 900 baht refund for those insured in 55 affected provinces.
This measure, effective today, May 27, aims to alleviate impacts from storms and floods between October 2024 and March 2025.
The Ministry of Labour and the SSO have implemented measures to support businesses and insured individuals under sections 33 and 39 who faced challenges due to adverse weather in these regions.
Contributions from insured persons and employers under section 33 are reduced from 5% to 3%, requiring each party to pay 450 baht. Meanwhile, contributions under section 39 decrease from 432 baht to 283 baht.
List of affected provinces:
- Krabi
- Kanchanaburi
- Kalasin
- Kamphaeng Phet
- Khon Kaen
- Chachoengsao
- Chon Buri
- Chai Nat
- Chaiyaphum
- Chumphon
- Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai
- Trang
- Tak
- Nakhon Nayok
- Nakhon Pathom
- Nakhon Phanom
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Nakhon Sawan
- Nan
- Bueng Kan
- Prachin Buri
- Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya
- Phayao
- Phang Nga
- Phichit
- Phitsanulok
- Phetchabun
- Phrae
- Phuket
- Maha Sarakham
- Mukdahan
- Mae Hong Son
- Yasothon
- Yala
- Roi Et
- Rayong
- Lampang
- Lamphun
- Loei
- Songkhla
- Satun
- Samut Sakhon
- Saraburi
- Sing Buri
- Sukhothai
- Surat Thani
- Surin1
- Nong Khai
- Nong Bua Lam Phu
- Ang Thong
- Udon Thani
- Uttaradit
- Uthai Thani
The Social Security Office will begin refunding overpaid contributions from May, limited to these provinces.
Photo of soldiers and volunteers picking up stranded workers in flat-bottom boats courtesy of Bangkok Post
Those insured under section 33 are not required to register personally, as employers will handle submissions, but businesses must be located within the affected provinces.
The timing of refunds depends on when employers submit requests. Insured people under sections 33 and 39 who overpaid during the specified period will receive up to 900 baht, with actual refunds determined by salary base and excess payments, reported KhaoSod.
The Royal Gazette also published the Social Security Office’s regulations on reclaiming overpaid contributions, signed by Marasri Jairangsi, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office.
Refunds can be made via cash, cheque, money order, or through designated banks. Authorised officials, including the Secretary-General, provincial governors, or other appointed officials, will approve payments to employers or insured persons.
Latest Thailand News
Follow The Thaiger on Google News:
