Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Labor, together with Mr.Suradej Valeeithikul, Secretary General of Social Security Office, revealed that there is news that the Social Security Office will collect monthly contributions from insurers from 750 baht to 1,000 baht, which has been widely criticized at this time. Ministry of Labour The Social Security Office has clarified the fact that no action has yet been taken, but only the proposal of the Social Security Board in the past year (August 2016). The 5% minimum wage is 750 baht per month, which has been implemented for 20 years since 1995. At that time, the minimum wage was 111 baht. At present, the minimum wage is 310 baht.
Permanent Secretary for Labor added that The Social Security Committee has not yet approved and has provided the social security office with the impact study and additional hearing. The insured can also inquire at any Social Security Office and Ministry of Labor Hotline Phone 1506.
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