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PM mulls SSO restructuring
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 28/01/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the Social Security Office (SSO) to clarify recent controversies surrounding its operations and has floated the idea of a long-term reform modelled on the Government Pension Fund (GPF).
State Railway of Thailand given B18-billion lifeline
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2025
» The cabinet has approved a Ministry of Transport proposal to allow the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to borrow 18 billion baht in the 2026 fiscal year to cover operating expenses amid continuing financial losses.
Digital wallet 'super app' to link with bank apps
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/04/2024
» The so-called super app earmarked for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme will work in sync with existing mobile applications for banks on users' phones, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Govt urged to scrap new pension rules
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 17/08/2023
» Thai Labour Solidarity Committee (TLSC) has called on the caretaker government to consider revising a new regulation imposing income limits on the elderly receiving monthly allowances.
Prayut touts UTN bread and butter policy
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/04/2023
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the United Thai Nation (UTN) Party's No 1 prime ministerial candidate, on Wednesday launched the party's bread and butter policy aimed at improving living standards.
Tax waiver for foreign actors
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/10/2022
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed to a waiver of personal income tax for foreign actors and actresses for five years, aiming to generate more than 3.5 billion baht in revenue from investments in foreign film productions.
40% discount on SSF for casual workers
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 16/06/2021
» The cabinet yesterday agreed in principle to offer workers in the informal economy a 40% discount on their monthly contributions to the Social Security Fund (SSF) for six months.
Govt eyes B4,000 aid handouts
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 29/01/2021
» A 4,000-baht financial relief package could be approved soon for employees under the social security system who have had to bear the brunt of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin.
Elderly pension registration now open
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/11/2020
» Elderly people who want to collect living allowances from the government in the fiscal year 2022 are being urged to register early to ensure they receive the money they are entitled to.
Downturn sees savings fund enjoy spike in uptake
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/07/2020
» The government has seen encouraging results from its efforts to woo students and freelancers to join the National Savings Fund (NSF) to build up a pension fund ahead of their retirement.