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'Retirement lottery' scheme earns praise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/05/2025
» The World Bank's commendation of the government's "retirement lottery" bodes well for the kingdom's behavioural policy design, says Assoc Prof Auschala Chalayonnavin, dean of the Faculty of Social Administration at Thammasat University.
Changing times leave poor elderly folk 'in need of extra support'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/04/2025
» As an aged society, Thailand will need to figure out how to care for elders who have no pension or income, says a Thammasat University academic.
Cops' salaries cut for conman motorcade
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/04/2025
» Two military police officers have been detained and are facing disciplinary punishment for leading the motorcade of an alleged conman who claimed to have close ties with several political bigwigs, Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai said on Thursday.
Task force to probe Social Security Fund investment record
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2025
» The Social Security Board (SSB) will form a task force to review past Social Security Fund (SSF) investments amid financial management concerns following the purchase of a building allegedly at an inflated price.
Govt mulls retirement age increase
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/03/2025
» The Labour Ministry is considering a proposal to raise the retirement age from 60 to 65 and promote voluntary retirement, which it says are needed to bolster the financial capacity of the Social Security Office (SSF) as Thailand is on track to becoming a super-aged society.
Tweak makes pension payments 'fairer'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2025
» A new formula for the calculation of retirement pensions to ensure fairness among insurers involving Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act was approved yesterday and will take effect on Jan 1.
Fairer healthcare for workers on agenda
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/03/2025
» The Social Security Office (SSO) will next week discuss with relevant agencies a proposal to make access to healthcare benefits fairer for insured workers and those covered by the universal healthcare scheme, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
New pension formula 'too complicated', says Social Security Fund board
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2025
» The Social Security Fund (SSF) Board has rejected a new pension formula for being "too complicated".
Group urges changes to SSO
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2025
» The Progressive Social Security group, which is part of the Social Security Board (SSB), will submit a proposal to remove the Social Security Office (SSO) from the Labour Ministry's supervision to increase transparency and allow professional administrators to better manage the fund.
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.