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Social Security Act
พระราชบัญญัติประกันสังคม · SSA · B.E. 2533 (1990)
Overview
The Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990) established the Social Security Fund administered by the Social Security Office. The Fund provides medical care, maternity, disability, death, child allowance, old-age, and unemployment benefits to insured employees. Contributions are tripartite: employer, employee, government.
- Promulgating authority
- Parliament
- พระราชบัญญัติ
- Enacted
- B.E. 2533 (1990)
- Official text
- https://www.krisdika.go.th/
Key Sections2
The 2 sections most frequently cited in practice or relevant to foreigners. Click any section for a deep-linkable page suitable for sharing.
Section 33
— Contribution rate5% of monthly wages each from employer + employee, capped on wages up to THB 15,000 (review pending); government adds defined contribution.
Section 62
— BenefitsSeven main benefit categories including medical, maternity, child allowance, unemployment, old-age.
Amendments
Numerous amendments expanding benefit scope and coverage (most recently 2015 amendments).
The summaries on this page are plain-English educational paraphrases — not authoritative translations. For the binding wording you must consult the Royal Gazette publication or the consolidated text at the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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