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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".
Social Security Fund needs to reform
News, Editorial, Published on 26/02/2025
» It is good news that the fury over claims of lavish spending by the Social Security Office (SSO) has become a call for major reform of the Social Security Fund (SSF).
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.
Labour rights in a mutating world
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 02/12/2024
» The world of work is undergoing significant changes amidst risks in a precarious setting. The poly-crisis surrounding the workplace ranges from health risks from global warming and climate change to political constraints and demographic changes with an ageing population in several parts of the world. The challenge is thus to respond with more preparedness in the life cycle of existence, where work is a major contributor to not only human livelihood but also self-esteem, a sense of purpose and a sense of belonging. In particular, the following issues thus deserve greater attention.
Social Security Office may use Swedish scheme as new model
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry will study Sweden's pension system in a bid to improve the Social Security Office's (SSO) scheme and better address the needs of social security subscribers in an aged society, according to Labour Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn.
Govt speeds up rights boost
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Labour Ministry is speeding up its changes to the Labour Relations Act and the State Enterprise Labor Relations Act to ensure basic labour rights in the country meet international standards, says spokesman Phumipat Mueanchan.
India must close its gender jobs gap
News, Kanika Mahajan, Published on 07/11/2024
» While female workforce participation consistently lags behind men's globally, there are deep regional disparities, with the largest gender employment gaps found in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) states and South Asia.