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WCA Section 18 — Benefits
Workmen's Compensation Act (พระราชบัญญัติเงินทดแทน) — Section 18.
Plain-English Summary
Medical care, lost wages (60-70%), permanent-disability compensation, death benefits.
Official Text
Official Thai text at the Royal Gazette / Office of the Council of State. Translation summary only.
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Workmen's Compensation Act
พระราชบัญญัติเงินทดแทน · B.E. 2537 (1994)
The Workmen's Compensation Act B.E. 2537 (1994) establishes the Workmen's Compensation Fund administered by the Social Security Office. Employers must contribute; employees suffering work-related injuries, illnesses, or death receive defined benefits regardless of fault.
The summary above is a plain-English educational paraphrase of Section 18 of the Workmen's Compensation Act. It is not an authoritative translation. For the binding Thai text, consult the Royal Gazette or the Office of the Council of State. Educational use only — not a substitute for advice from a Thai-qualified lawyer.
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