Cabinet expands Social Security Section 33 to more worker groups

MGR Online•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved a royal decree to expand Social Security Section 33 coverage to agricultural workers, employees of individuals, and street stall workers.

•The Cabinet approved the principle of a royal decree to expand Social Security Section 33 coverage to three previously exempt groups of employees.
•The expanded coverage includes workers in cultivation, forestry, and animal husbandry, employees of individuals such as maids and drivers, and employees of street stall traders.
•The new law covers both Thai nationals and foreign workers with valid identification and work permits.
•The number of insured persons is expected to increase continuously from 2026, reaching over 1.05 million by 2030.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the principle of a draft royal decree to expand Social Security Section 33 coverage to employees who were previously exempt.
•The three target groups include employees in cultivation, forestry, and animal husbandry; employees of individual employers (such as maids, gardeners, and drivers); and employees of street stall traders.
•Covered employees will receive benefits for illness, cancer, childbirth, disability, death, old age, and unemployment.
•Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn stated that the rights cover Thai nationals and foreign workers with correct identification and work permits, including those granted special permission to work in Thailand.
•The Council of State adjusted the law's effective period to 180 days after publication in the Royal Gazette, changing it from the original 60 days.
•The 180-day period allows employers, employees, and the Social Security Office time to prepare contribution systems and public relations.
•The number of insured persons is projected to exceed 1,050,000 people by the year 2030.

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Key Entities

Organization

Cabinet(ครม.)

The body that approved the principle of the royal decree to expand Social Security coverage.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The organization where Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn serves as Deputy Spokesperson.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The ministry that proposed the draft royal decree to the Cabinet.

Council of State(คณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️

The body that adjusted the law's effective period from 60 to 180 days.

Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)

The agency requiring preparation time for contribution systems and public relations regarding the new law.

Person

Captain Patdaratsami Thongsaluaykorn(ร้อยเอกหญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office who announced the Cabinet's resolution.

Policy

Social Security Section 33(ประกันสังคมมาตรา 33)

The social security system being expanded to cover more categories of employees.

Law

Draft Royal Decree Determining Other Businesses or Employees Not Subject to the Law on Social Security (No. ..) B.E. ....(ร่างพระราชกฤษฎีกากำหนดกิจการหรือลูกจ้างอื่นที่ไม่อยู่ในบังคับตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการประกันสังคม (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. ....)

The legislation proposed to expand social security protection to previously exempt employee groups.