Proposed Expansion of Social Security Section 33 Coverage

Khaosod•Politics•1d ago

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The Ministry of Labour proposes expanding Social Security Section 33 coverage to three specific worker groups and joining a global social justice network.

•Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat announced proposals to the Cabinet on August 25, 2026.
•The Ministry of Labour seeks to extend Social Security Section 33 coverage to agricultural, street vendor, and domestic workers.
•Thailand proposes joining the Global Coalition for Social Justice to reduce inequality and push for labor rights.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security proposes a draft act to enhance protection against domestic violence.

Overview

•On August 25, 2026, Julapun Amornvivat reported on Cabinet meeting proposals at Government House.
•The Ministry of Labour proposes that Thailand join the Global Coalition for Social Justice initiated by the Director-General of the International Labour Organization.
•The Ministry of Labour proposes an Emergency Decree to extend Social Security Section 33 coverage to employees in planting, forestry, animal husbandry, street vending, and household work.
•If the Emergency Decree is approved by the Cabinet and reviewed by the Council of State, the Social Security Section 33 benefits will take effect approximately 180 days after publication in the Royal Gazette.
•The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security proposes a draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence to include economic violence as a fourth dimension of abuse.
•The proposed domestic violence law would make domestic violence cases non-compoundable and increase penalties for repeat offenders or crimes against children under 18.
•Julapun Amornvivat stated that the government prioritizes domestic violence laws to ensure Thai people live in families with confidence and safety.

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Key Entities

Person

Julapun Amornvivat(จุลพันธ์ อมรวิวัฒน์)ℹ️

The Minister of Labour who revealed the proposals submitted to the Cabinet.

Organization

Ministry of Labour(กระทรวงแรงงาน)ℹ️

The ministry proposing the expansion of Social Security coverage and joining the Global Coalition for Social Justice.

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️

The ministry proposing the draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence.

Cabinet(คณะรัฐมนตรี)

The body to which the Ministry of Labour and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security submitted their proposals.

Global Coalition for Social Justice

A global network initiated by the Director-General of the International Labour Organization that Thailand proposes to join.

Office of the Council of State(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา)ℹ️

The body responsible for considering the Emergency Decree before its publication in the Royal Gazette.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Julapun Amornvivat provided the disclosure on August 25, 2026.

Law

Emergency Decree on Expanding Coverage of the Social Security Office under Section 33(พ.ร.ก.การขยายความคุ้มครองของสำนักประกันสังคมในมาตรา 33)

A proposed decree to include agricultural workers, street vendor employees, and housemaids in the social security system.

Draft Act on Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence(ร่างพ.ร.บ.คุ้มครองผู้ถูกกระทำด้วยความรุนแรงในครอบครัว)

A proposed law to expand the dimensions of domestic violence to include economic aspects and make such cases non-compoundable.