Due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation in Thailand, on 20 July 2021 and 3 August 2021, the cabinet passed a new resolution to relieve and alleviate the affected employees and employers in the "Maximum and Strict Controlled Areas", consisting of 29 provinces, including Bangkok. The COVID-19 relief measures include the following financial support from the Social Security Office ("SSO"):
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Eligibility |
Quantum |
Employees registered under Section 33 of the Social Security Act ("SSA") working in nine types of businesses:
1. construction;
2. hotel and food services;
3. art, entertainment, and recreation;
4. service-based businesses;
5. wholesale, retail, and vehicle repair;
6. transportation and warehousing;
7. management and technical support services;
8. professional, science, and academic disciplines, and
9. information and communications.
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THB 2,500 per employee for a period of one month |
| Employers of the employees meeting the above criteria |
THB 3,000 per employee with a maximum of up to 200 employees |
| Former employees registered under Section 39 of the SSA |
THB 5,000 per employee |
| Self-employed employees registered under Section 40 of the SSA |
THB 5,000 per employee |
