Thai Unemployment Benefit Payments Exceed 1.4 Billion Baht

In January and February, over 1.4 billion baht was disbursed to around 540,000 members of the Social Security Fund (SSF) in Thailand, who found themselves unemployed, according to Labour Minister Treenuch Thienthong. The Social Security Office (SSO) has enhanced its data processing to expedite the automatic payment of unemployment benefits to subscribers once they report their status. Between January 1 and February 28, these benefits were distributed to 536,497 insured persons.

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This financial assistance aims to support insured workers facing income loss due to unemployment. As explained by SSO Secretary-General Kanchana Poolkaew, compensation varies based on the reason for unemployment. Workers laid off or affected by business closures are entitled to 60% of their daily wage for up to 180 days annually, whereas those who resign or whose contracts expire receive 30% of their daily wage for up to 90 days per year.

SSF subscribers must register as unemployed via the Department of Employment’s website to claim their benefits. Monthly status reports are required to maintain benefit eligibility. Benefit calculations begin from the registration date and continue according to the claimant’s entitlements.

Kanchana emphasizes the importance of understanding the registration and reporting procedures for uninterrupted access to these benefits. She assures that the SSO prioritizes subscriber interests, aiming for swift relief while maintaining transparency and accountability, reported Bangkok Post.

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