social security

  • Thailand NewsThailand boosts child welfare benefits to 1,000 baht monthly

    Thailand boosts child welfare benefits to 1,000 baht monthly

    Thailand’s Social Security Office (SSO) has announced an increase in child welfare benefits for insured individuals, with payments rising from 800 baht to 1,000 baht per month per child. This adjustment will take effect in January 2025, following a decision made by the Cabinet on December 17. The move is aimed at encouraging childbirth among insured citizens, as Thailand faces…

  • Thailand NewsThai social security wage ceiling set to increase by 2026

    Thai social security wage ceiling set to increase by 2026

    The Thai Social Security Office (SSO) is set to revise its wage ceiling, planning an increase to between 17,500 and 23,000 baht. This change aims to enhance pensions and compensation benefits for insured individuals under Section 33, with implementation expected by January 2026. The SSO of the Ministry of Labour opened a public consultation recently to gather opinions on a…

  • Thailand NewsThailand raises retirement age to 65 for all sectors

    Thailand raises retirement age to 65 for all sectors

    Thailand’s Labour Ministry is set to extend the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, aligning it with countries like Singapore and Switzerland, announced Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn. Phiphat stated that the decision to increase the retirement age is influenced by significant advancements in health and medical technology, which have improved life expectancy. Additionally, the ministry plans to…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram farmer’s name wrongly listed in social security system

    Buriram farmer’s name wrongly listed in social security system

    A farmer from Buriram province discovered that his name appeared in Thailand’s social security system despite never having registered for it or working outside his family’s farm. This alarming revelation surfaced when he used the 30-baht health scheme. Panuwat Hadprakorn, a 25 year old resident of Khok Yang subdistrict in the Prakhon Chai district, Buriram province, along with his family,…

  • Thailand NewsLabour minister to investigate measures to save social security fund

    Labour minister to investigate measures to save social security fund

    Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn vowed to investigate measures to avert a potential collapse of the Social Security Fund (SSF) within the next decade due to funding shortfalls. The SSF, currently holding 2.6 trillion baht, is projected to grow to at least 4 trillion baht by 2034, according to the Thailand Development Research Institute and the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Despite…

  • Thailand NewsSocial Security asks 5,000 to return Covid-19 relief funds

    Social Security asks 5,000 to return Covid-19 relief funds

    Social Security reported that over 5,000 people must return Covid-19 relief funds, primarily under Section 40. Those not receiving official letters need not return the funds and should beware of fraudsters. The spokesperson for the Social Security Office, Niyada Saneemanoomai, today made the announcement. Niyada stated that the Social Security Office had sent letters to Section 40 insured persons, calling for…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s social security fund faces bankruptcy risk in 30-40 years

    Thailand’s social security fund faces bankruptcy risk in 30-40 years

    The Labour Ministry raised the alarm that the Social Security Fund (SSF) of Thailand is on the brink of bankruptcy, and could be insolvent in 30 to 40 years if there are no changes made to its current policies. This warning was issued during a meeting between the newly established Social Security Board (SSB) headed by Sustarum Thammaboosadee, an academic…

  • Thailand NewsSocial security ministry launches measures for vulnerable groups

    Social security ministry launches measures for vulnerable groups

    The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has unveiled a series of measures aimed at enhancing the well-being of society’s most vulnerable groups. Spearheaded by Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa, these initiatives promise to usher in a new era of support for newborns, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. During a recent meeting, the ministry’s subcommittee…

  • Thailand NewsMinistry to protect Thai elderly from potential scammers

    Ministry to protect Thai elderly from potential scammers

    The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security revealed that more than 13 million of the elderly population in Thailand, constituting 20% of the total population, are susceptible to online scams. The ministry, led by Varawut Silpa-archa, is set to arm the elderly with digital literacy skills through an unprecedented nationwide campaign. Varawut raised a red flag, noting that the…

  • Thailand NewsThai disabilities fund unleashes hefty support for home repairs and rent

    Thai disabilities fund unleashes hefty support for home repairs and rent

    The Empowerment for Persons with Disabilities Fund announced an expansion of financial support for house repairs and rent today, January 9, as declared by the Social Development and Human Security Minister, Varawut Silpa-archa. This revolutionary decision, inked during the fund’s pivotal meeting on December 27 last year, promises substantial relief for those navigating the challenges of disabilities. Varawut, the driving…

  • Thailand NewsUpdate: Progressive social security triumphs in historic election

    Update: Progressive social security triumphs in historic election

    In a groundbreaking victory, the Progressive Social Security group clinched triumph in the nation’s inaugural Social Security Board (SSB) election on December 24, as the final vote count approached completion. The election, a pivotal moment in shaping the future of social security, saw the selection of 14 new board members by members of the Social Security Fund (SSF). Half of…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s social security fund prepares for inaugural board election

    Thailand’s social security fund prepares for inaugural board election

    The Social Security Fund (SSF) in Thailand is preparing for its inaugural board member election, with over 800,000 members expected to participate in the vote tomorrow, December 24. This was disclosed by Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, the secretary-general of the Social Security Office (SSO), who also noted that the turnout figure is rather modest compared to the total SSF membership of 12…

  • Thailand NewsFinal call for Social Security Fund members to register for inaugural election

    Final call for Social Security Fund members to register for inaugural election

    The Labour Ministry has made a final call to Social Security Fund (SSF) members to register for the inaugural election of Social Security Board members, with today marking the end of the registration period. Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn explained the extension of the registration period, which was originally set to end on October 31, was granted to provide members with…

  • Thailand video newsThailand News Today | One Thai province to declare Covid endemic on April 1

    Thailand News Today | One Thai province to declare Covid endemic on April 1

    After a Boeing 737-800 crashed in China, killing all 132 passengers on board, Thailand’s aviation officials have urged five Thai airlines to conduct thorough safety inspections of THEIR Boeing 737-800 aircraft. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, leading domestic airlines, including Nok Air and Thai Lion, must obtain a Certificate of Airworthiness for all operational 737-800s. China Eastern…

  • Thailand NewsOxfam calls for workers in Thailand’s fishing industry to be given monthly wage

    Oxfam calls for workers in Thailand’s fishing industry to be given monthly wage

    Employers in Thailand’s fishing industry are being urged to provide their workers with a monthly wage to improve their quality of life. The Bangkok Post reports that Oxfam in Thailand is calling on companies in the fishing sector to provide more help for their employees during the pandemic. Chakchai Comthongdee from Oxfam says most workers only receive a daily wage,…

  • Tourism NewsKoh Samet to close from today for at least 2 weeks, Koh Chang may follow

    Koh Samet to close from today for at least 2 weeks, Koh Chang may follow

    The island of Koh Samet, in Thailand’s eastern Rayong province, is closing to visitors and non-residents for at least 14 days to help stop the spread of Covid-19. The province saw 21 new infections yesterday, with at least 1 being linked to Koh Samet. The shuttering is effective as of today with another popular island, Koh Chang, also possibly following…

  • Covid-19 NewsPM approves new financial aid package for social security recipients

    PM approves new financial aid package for social security recipients

    The Thai PM, Prayut Chan-o-cha, has given the go-ahead to another stimulus measure, this time aimed at social security beneficiaries. The scheme, known as Rao Rak Kan (“We Love Each Other”) will provide recipients with a cash payment via the Pao Tang application. All social security beneficiaries are eligible, provided they are Thai nationals and do not have more than…

  • Pattaya NewsChon Buri province reports 0 cases of Covid today

    Chon Buri province reports 0 cases of Covid today

    Chon Buri province is reporting 0 new cases of Covid-19, marking 3 out of 4 days with no new infections. Despite the good news, The Chonburi Department of Public Health is warning residents to “stay vigilant”. A migrant worker tested positive for the virus yesterday but all close contacts, 93 people, to the person have tested negative and went into…

  • Covid-19 NewsPattaya hotels take food to the streets in bid to survive

    Pattaya hotels take food to the streets in bid to survive

    Pattaya’s hotels are taking their restaurants to the streets by offering food stalls outside and delivery in a bid to save their businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic. Such changes in their attempts to avoid closing, come as city officials say they will use funds to spruce up the city for Chinese New Years on February 12. As Chonburi province is…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai PM pledges financial assistance for workers affected by Covid-19 restrictions

    Thai PM pledges financial assistance for workers affected by Covid-19 restrictions

    “We’ll find the money.” This is the promise from PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, who’s instructing the Ministry of Finance and other relevant agencies to come up with measures to help workers who have been affected by the Covid-19 resurgence. The PM has pledged economic assistance for those who have lost their jobs, are currently being furloughed, or whose businesses have had…

  • Covid-19 NewsLoophole closed – more unemployed to receive payments from Thai government

    Loophole closed – more unemployed to receive payments from Thai government

    The loophole for employees whose businesses were not ordered to close, but are still affected by Covid 19 pandemic, has finally been addressed. The Thai Ministry of Labor secretary Sutthi Sukosol says that compensation will be similar to what employees whose businesses were ordered to close are paid, which is 62% of daily wage based on a maximum monthly salary…

  • Covid-19 NewsGovernment only has enough to pay 5,000 baht aid package for 1 month – PM

    Government only has enough to pay 5,000 baht aid package for 1 month – PM

    Shortly after the national state of emergency was declared in Thailand, the government of PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced an aid package of 5,000 baht per month to “informal workers” left behind by the Covid-19 crisis. The original announcement, part of a 117 billion baht stimulus package, was for 3 months, but this was later extended to 6 months, despite the…

  • Covid-19 NewsCabinet approves ‘force majeure’ closure of hotels

    Cabinet approves ‘force majeure’ closure of hotels

    The Cabinet has approved the ‘force majeure’ closure of hotels and any lodging businesses, with additional compensation for businesses that are under the social security scheme. There will now be compensation for employees of hotel and lodging businesses for their loss of income, either due to the government’s shutdown order or their owner’s decision to close down during the current…

  • Covid-19 NewsCash handouts to Thais being proposed

    Cash handouts to Thais being proposed

    “Those Thais with social security will be taken care of by the Social Security Office, while those who are not insured under the social security scheme will be taken care of by the Ministry of Finance. We are planning to use an emergency budget from fiscal 2020 of around 20 billion baht to provide cash handouts to people affected by…