Social Security Raises Section 33 Wage Ceiling to THB 17,500, with Maximum Contribution of THB 875/Month
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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.
This change has been in effect since early 2026. The ministerial regulation was signed on 11 December 2025, published in the Royal Gazette, and took effect on 1 January 2026. It is the first increase in about 30 years, as the previous THB 15,000 ceiling had been in place since 1995.● A 3-Phase Increase
Phase 1 (2026–2028): wage ceiling THB 17,500, maximum contribution THB 875/month
Phase 2 (2029–2031): wage ceiling THB 20,000, maximum contribution THB 1,000/month
Phase 3 (2032 onwards): wage ceiling THB 23,000, maximum contribution THB 1,150/month
The minimum wage base used for calculation remains unchanged at THB 1,650/month.
● Who Pays More?
Salary up to THB 15,000: no change
Salary THB 15,000–17,500: pay 5% of actual salary, e.g. a THB 16,000 salary pays THB 800 (up THB 50 from THB 750)
Salary THB 17,500 and above: pay the maximum of THB 875 (up THB 125)
● What Additional Benefits Do You Get? (Phase 1)
Sickness, disability and unemployment benefits: maximum raised from THB 7,500 to THB 8,750/month
Maternity: from THB 22,500 to THB 26,250 per birth
Death: from THB 90,000 to THB 105,000
Old-age pension (15 years of contributions): from THB 3,000 to THB 3,500/month
📞 Enquiries: Social Security hotline 1506 or www.sso.go.th
Source: Cabinet resolution of 2 December 2025 / Ministerial Regulation prescribing the minimum and maximum wages used as the basis for calculating contributions
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