Labor Protest Opposes CARE Pension Formula

Khaosod•Politics•14h ago

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The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation and labor networks submitted a letter to the Prime Minister opposing the CARE pension calculation formula.

•The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) and labor networks protested the CARE formula on July 21, 2026.
•Minister of Labor Julapun Amornvivat received the letter on behalf of the Prime Minister at Government House.
•The protesters are requesting a review of a Cabinet resolution from July 14 regarding old-age benefit calculations.
•Labor groups plan to follow up on the progress of their request on August 4.

Overview

•On July 21, 2026, the State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) and labor representatives submitted a letter at Government House.
•Julapun Amornvivat, Minister of Labor, acted as the representative to receive the letter for the Prime Minister.
•The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) opposes the CARE formula, which is part of a draft ministerial regulation on old-age benefits.
•The Cabinet approved the principle of the draft ministerial regulation using the CARE formula on July 14.
•The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) claims the CARE formula will directly affect the benefit base and quality of life after retirement for Section 33 insured persons nationwide.
•Julapun Amornvivat stated that the matter will be taken for discussion with relevant parties at the Ministry of Labor.
•The State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation (SERC) and labor networks will return to follow up on progress on August 4.

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Key Entities

Organization

State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation(สมาพันธ์แรงงานรัฐวิสาหกิจสัมพันธ์)

A labor organization led by Sawit Kaewwan that submitted a letter opposing the CARE formula.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body that approved the principle of the draft ministerial regulation regarding old-age benefits on July 14.

Ministry of Labor(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The ministry that proposed the CARE formula and where Julapun Amornvivat will discuss the matter.

Person

Sawit Kaewwan(สาวิทย์ แก้วหวาน)

President of the State Enterprises Workers' Relations Confederation.

Julapun Amornvivat(จุลพันธ์ อมรวิวัฒน์)ℹ️

Minister of Labor who received the objection letter on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where the labor group submitted their letter on July 21, 2026.

Policy

CARE Formula(สูตร CARE)

A proposed calculation system for old-age pensions from the Social Security Fund.