Cabinet expands Social Security Section 33 to more employee groups

Matichon•Politics•1d ago

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The Cabinet approved a royal decree to expand Social Security Section 33 coverage to previously exempted employee groups.

•The Cabinet approved the principle of a royal decree to expand Social Security Section 33 coverage on August 25.
•Three new employee groups are included: agricultural/forestry/animal husbandry workers, employees of individuals (such as housekeepers, gardeners, drivers), and street vendor employees.
•Coverage extends to Thai nationals and foreign workers with valid identity documents and work permits.
•The law will take effect 180 days after its publication in the Royal Gazette.

Overview

•The Cabinet approved the principle of a draft royal decree regarding businesses or other employees not subject to social security law, as proposed by the Ministry of Labour.
•The expansion targets three groups: employees in planting, forestry, and animal husbandry; employees of natural persons such as housekeepers, gardeners, and drivers; and employees of street vendors.
•The expansion aims to provide these employees with benefits equal to general employees, including security for illness, unemployment, and old age.
•Coverage applies to Thai nationals and foreign nationals with correct identity documents and work permits, including foreign employees granted special permission to work in Thailand.
•The law will become effective 180 days after being announced in the Royal Gazette.
•The number of insured persons is expected to increase continuously from 2026 to 2030, with a projected total of over 1,050,000 people.
•This move expands social security coverage to more workers who were previously outside the system and increases their protection against life risks.

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Key Entities

Person

Capt. Phatdararasmi Thongsaluaykorn(ร.อ.หญิง ภัทร์ดารัสมิ์ ทองสลวยกร)

Deputy Government Spokesperson who announced the Cabinet meeting results.

Organization

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that approved the principle of the royal decree to expand social security coverage.

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The ministry that proposed the expansion of Social Security Section 33 coverage.

Royal Gazette(ราชกิจจานุเบกษา)

The official publication where the law must be announced before taking effect.

Policy

Social Security Section 33(ระบบประกันสังคมมาตรา 33)

The social security system whose coverage is being expanded to include previously exempted employee groups.

Law

Draft Royal Decree Prescribing Businesses or Other Employees Not Subject to Social Security Law (No. ..) B.E. ...(ร่างพระราชกฤษฎีกากำหนดกิจการ หรือลูกจ้างอื่นที่ไม่อยู่ในบังคับตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการประกันสังคม (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. ...)

The legislative instrument approved by the Cabinet to expand social security coverage.