Deduct Double the Cost! Cabinet Approves Tax Measure to Support Trade Shows Until End of 2027 — The Cabinet has approved in principle a measure allowing companies to deduct 2 times their booth rental and service fees for trade shows held in Thailand.
It applies to events held and paid for between 6 October 2026 and 31 December 2027.
A certificate from the event organizer is required, and the measure takes effect once the Royal Decree is published.
Section 33 Insured Persons Unable to Work Due to Floods Can Claim 50% Unemployment Benefit for Up to 90 Days — Section 33 insured persons who cannot get to work because of flooding, or whose employer has temporarily closed, and who receive no wages can claim a force majeure unemployment benefit of 50% of their daily wage for up to 90 days. They must have paid contributions for at least 6 months within the past 15 months and have a certificate from their employer.
Employee Welfare Fund: what employers must prepare before 1 October 2026 — This law was postponed once before, but this time it will take effect for real, covering workplaces with 10 or more employees that don't yet have a provident fund. Here's a summary of the key points, contribution rates, and what accounting and HR teams need to prepare.
Social Security Raises Section 33 Wage Ceiling to THB 17,500, with Maximum Contribution of THB 875/Month — Social Security has raised the Section 33 wage ceiling from THB 15,000 to THB 17,500, effective 1 January 2026.
The maximum contribution rises from THB 750 to THB 875/month, with further increases in 2029 and 2032.
Benefits rise accordingly, including unemployment benefits of up to THB 8,750/month and a maternity allowance of THB 26,250.
