I understand that Thai law applies to foreigners when it comes to retirement benefits  (social security) regarding foreigners working in Thailand. I also understand that it takes 15 years of employment to be eligible. I am 3 years away from meeting that requirement, but I just noticed that during my first 2 years of employment here, my tax returns were being filed under a different tax I.D. number, and my hospital card had a different number, because I was paid as an expat at that time. I was later "localized" from a different employer.

 

So, my question is, am I really eligible to collect retirement benefits in 3 more years? I have 2 years of employment under a different tax I.D. number. What problems will I face when that time comes?

 

Please refrain from the jokes and brainless replies such as "call the office". I will do that if no one here has a factual answer. Thanks.

 

To be honest even minor mistakes in recotds here can cause you amazing problems.

I spent a long time time trying to get tax paid back as I was taxed at a rate that covered one year and finished work after 6 months of that year.

The admin section of the company had used a slightly different Thai version ( one letter) of my surname than was used on my original wedding record certificate so to them I had no tax records. I gave up after a few attempts.

So really what I'm saying is when you start checking things be prepared for hurdles that you can't even imagine.

Best of luck.

Well good luck on this... however,  they will hide behind something of course and your benefits, are not given...