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SSO targets to amend welfare law
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/04/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is seeking to amend the social security law to increase the duration of the disbursement of old-age pension payments to members or their beneficiaries from 10 to 60 months if members die after the pension has started being paid.
Few pass up chance for Covid aid cash
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/02/2021
» About 7.1 million people were set to receive Covid-19 financial relief for private employees covered by Section 33 of the Social Security Act (SSA) by the end of the second day of registration yesterday, a deputy spokeswoman of the Social Security Office (SSO) said.
Covid-19 jobless can apply for benefits
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/01/2021
» Insured employees who are left unemployed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic can apply to receive unemployment benefits from the Social Security Office (SSO) from Monday.
Govt cuts welfare fund payments due to Covid
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2021
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is to reduce employers and employees' contributions to the worker welfare fund.
Myanmar voices thanks for aid to victims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/10/2020
» Myanmar yesterday expressed appreciation for the assistance and compensation money given by the Thai government to the families of Myanmar nationals who perished in the railway crossing accident on Oct 11.
Surging Covid caseload dents investor confidence
Business, Published on 26/09/2020
» Recap: Global stocks fell amid surging Covid-19 infections globally, with Hong Kong posting its biggest weekly drop in six months. European stocks fell along with US equity-index futures as investors weighed the receding prospects of a new American stimulus package.
SSO defends Sri Panwa investment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 23/09/2020
» A senior Social Security Office (SSO) official on Tuesday defended its investment in Sri Panwa Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust, saying it is in line with SSO regulations.
SSO asked to give worker loans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 19/09/2020
» Labour activists have proposed that the Social Security Office (SSO) use profits from the kingdom's welfare scheme to provide quick loans to workers affected by Covid-19's economic impact.
Boost worker safety net
Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/08/2020
» Typically, the Labour Ministry is not a much sought-after portfolio among Thai politicians. When the cabinet is formed or reshuffled, labour seats are often given to newbies or MPs from smaller coalition parties.
SSO set to increase benefits for elderly
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/08/2020
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is pushing amendments to the social security legislation to maximise benefits for the elderly and increase the age for pension payout from 55 to 60, as the country is in a transition towards becoming an ageing society.