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Thammasat academic urges SSO restructuring
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/01/2026
» A Thammasat University (TU) academic has called for the Social Security Office (SSO) to be restructured to resemble an independent organisation while still operating under state supervision to improve transparency and management efficiency.
Spain to regularise 500,000 undocumented migrants
AFP, Published on 27/01/2026
» MADRID - Spain’s left-wing government has approved a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the country’s latest break with harsher policies elsewhere in Europe.
SSF spending triggers fury
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/01/2026
» Concerns about transparency and efficiency of Social Security Fund (SSF) spending have surfaced after Rukchanok Srinork, a People's Party MP candidate, highlighted cases of SSF money being used for "questionable projects".
Venezuela looks to petrodollars to bring down prices
AFP, Published on 23/01/2026
» CARACAS - The United States' grab for Venezuela's oil, while shocking, may yet provide a short-term boost for the South American nation's haggard economy.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Jan 21-27
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/01/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Exploring the financial mindset of Thai Gen Z
Published on 20/01/2026
» Being part of Generation Z, I grew up hearing the phrase, “Poor people buy lottery tickets, while the rich buy stocks.” While I disagree with this mindset, I can understand its origins. Nowadays, everything has changed. We can simply access a wealth of knowledge about money, investments and economics right from our mobile phones.
Democrats pledge to support the vulnerable
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» The Democrat Party hit the campaign trail in Nakhon Si Thammarat on Wednesday, announcing its comeback with headline policies to financially support people in vulnerable groups, including a 65,000-baht newborn allowance and a 1,000-baht monthly old age pension.
Deeper Dive: Do you owe income tax in Thailand?
Published on 08/12/2025
» If you stay more than 180 days in any calendar year in Thailand, you are considered a Thai tax resident, and since the beginning of 2024, any money you remit, or bring into the country, is assessable for income tax.
Revised Social Security rates to take effect next year
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) has advised employers and Article 33 insurers to prepare for a revised ceiling contribution rate taking effect next year, in a move aimed at expanding benefits and strengthening the fund.
Social Security Board approves new pension formula
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) has unanimously approved a draft ministerial regulation introducing the new Career Average Revalued Earnings (Care) pension formula, expected to take effect early next year, to improve benefits for insured workers.