Julapun proposes expanding Section 33 social security coverage

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The Ministry of Labour is proposing an Emergency Decree to extend Section 33 social security coverage to previously exempt occupational groups.

•Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat announced the proposal to extend Section 33 coverage to agricultural workers, street vendors, and housemaids.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is proposing a bill to enhance protection for victims of domestic violence.
•Thailand will participate in the Global Coalition for Social Justice initiated by the International Labour Organization.
•An ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) including ASEAN+3 countries is being held at the Dusit Thani Hotel.

Overview

•Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat announced that the Ministry of Labour will propose an Emergency Decree to extend Section 33 social security coverage to employees in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, street vending, and household work.
•After the Emergency Decree is approved by the Cabinet and reviewed by the Council of State, it is expected to take effect 180 days after publication in the Royal Gazette.
•Employees in the three newly covered groups will be able to enter the social security system with contributions from the employer, employee, and state.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security is proposing a bill to protect victims of domestic violence, expanding coverage to include physical, mental, sexual, and economic dimensions.
•Under the proposed domestic violence bill, domestic violence cases will become non-compoundable offenses with penalties proportional to the violence and the condition of the victim.
•The ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting (ALMM) is being held on August 25 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, attended by ASEAN countries, China, Japan, and South Korea.
•Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat stated that Thailand will drive an AI Framework over the next two years during its term as ASEAN Labour Ministers chair to manage risks to workers.
•Thailand is seeking Cabinet approval to join the Global Coalition for Social Justice initiated by the International Labour Organization to reduce inequality and promote sustainable development.

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Key Entities

Person

Julapun Amornvivat(จุลพันธ์ อมรวิวัฒน์)ℹ️

The Minister of Labour of Thailand.

Organization

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry proposing the extension of social security coverage.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry proposing the bill to protect victims of domestic violence.

Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)

The agency whose Section 33 coverage is being expanded via the proposed Emergency Decree.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The government body responsible for approving the proposed Emergency Decree and the Global Coalition membership.

Office of the Council of State(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️

The legal body that will review the proposed Emergency Decree.

International Labour Organization(องค์กรแรงงานระหว่างประเทศ)ℹ️

The organization that initiated the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Place

Dusit Thani Hotel(โรงแรมดุสิตธานี)ℹ️

The venue for the ASEAN Labour Ministers Meeting.

Policy

Global Coalition for Social Justice

A global network initiated by the International Labour Organization to reduce inequality and push for labour rights.

AI Framework

A framework Thailand intends to drive to manage the impact of AI on workers.

Law

Emergency Decree to Extend Social Security Coverage under Section 33(พ.ร.ก.ขยายความคุ้มครองผู้ประกันตน มาตรา 33)

A proposed law to include agricultural workers, street vendors, and housemaids in the social security system.

Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act(พ.ร.บ.คุ้มครองผู้ถูกกระทำด้วยความรุนแรงในครอบครัว)

A proposed law to expand protections against domestic violence to include the economic dimension.