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Pensions need drastic reform
News, Editorial, Published on 28/10/2019
» Becoming an aged society is a big challenge for Thailand, especially when it comes to welfare provided by existing pension schemes.
Pensions need new vision
News, Editorial, Published on 10/06/2019
» Last week, the Social Security Office (SSO) came up with a fresh plan to increase contributions of members into the Social Security Fund (SSF) to shore it up ahead of the huge outflow of pension payments expected in the near future.
Govt urged to provide pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 06/06/2020
» A civil society group yesterday urged the government to provide welfare for all and universal pension coverage to reduce economic inequality deepened by the Covid-19 crisis.
Ministry pledges to safeguard pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/08/2023
» The Social Development and Human Security Ministry has vowed to protect welfare benefits for the elderly following the introduction of a new regulation that has restricted access for many ageing citizens.
SSO earmarks B2bn to bolster pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 05/01/2022
» The Social Security Office (SSO) is planning to spend 1.9 billion baht to bolster pensions for retired subscribers under Sections 33 and 39, after they were affected by reduced contribution payments afforded to subscribers by the government last year.
Profs back B3,000 pensions for aged
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/03/2023
» Academics are backing a national pension scheme with a monthly stipend of 3,000 baht for the elderly.
Thai Airways must pay B5.4bn in pensions
News, Post reporters, Published on 12/08/2020
» Debt-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) will have to pay more than 1,600 employees pensions worth 5.4 billion baht over the next 13 years, according to a source at the airline.
Ministry to address flaws in pensions scheme
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/02/2021
» The Interior Ministry is considering regulatory amendments to address flaws in benefits for the elderly.
Ageing population gives rise to worries over pensions
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 08/01/2018
» Amid concerns about the sustainability of the Social Security Fund (SSF) due to an ageing population, the Social Security Office (SSO), which oversees the SSF, continues to lock horns with labour networks over how best to address the issue.
Civic groups seek elderly pensions boost with legislation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 02/12/2023
» Civil groups are urging lawmakers to speed up passing the Elderly and National Pension Act.