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Thai govt urged to boost social security contribution rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Labour Ministry is calling for the government to increase its contribution rate to the Social Security Fund (SSF) from 2.75% to 5%, in line with countries with advanced social security programmes.
Social Security Fund boosts pension, severance
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 28/11/2024
» Social security subscribers will receive more pension and severance pay once the way this is calculated has been revised as planned, according to the Social Security Board.
Low orders force factories to lay off 2,600 employees
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/11/2024
» About 2,600 factory workers have been laid off over the past two days as their employers were forced to scale down operations due to financial problems.
Retirement age to go up to 65: ministry
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 26/10/2024
» The Labour Ministry plans to raise the retirement age for both private and government sectors to 65 years, the same as in Singapore and Switzerland, said the minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
400-baht daily wage plan set to go ahead
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 09/09/2024
» Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn insists on increasing the daily wage to 400 baht nationwide on Oct 1 despite concerns that the rise will harm businesses.
Ministry plans boost for Social Security Fund with improved benefits
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 05/09/2024
» The Ministry of Labour has promised a host of improved benefits for Social Security Fund (SSF) members starting next year, including a higher allowance during maternity leave.
Employers chased for social security contributions
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is planning to go after employers who have failed to pay their portions of the mandatory contribution to the Social Security Fund.
SSF contributions could be cut to boost economy
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/07/2024
» The cabinet will be asked to approve a cut in the monthly contribution rate for employers and workers insured under Section 33 of the Social Security Act to help those affected by the economic slowdown.
Key suspect in Stark fraud arrested in Dubai
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/06/2024
» Chanin Yensudchai, one of the key suspects in Stark Corporation embezzlement scandal, has been arrested in Dubai and will be deported on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the case.
Committee refuses B400 rate
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 16/05/2024
» The tripartite wage committee has granted freedom to wage panels to fix the proper minimum wage for their respective provinces after refusing to bow to pressure from the government to approve a raise at a flat rate of 400 baht across the board, said a source.