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Issue 3 - Jul/Aug/Sep 2021

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THAILAND

Measures to Alleviate COVID-19 Lockdown Policy for Employers and Employees

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"):

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.	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

Please note that whilst the information in this Update is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief at the time of writing, it is only intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter and should not be treated as a substitute for specific professional advice.


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