Section 33 Insured Persons Unable to Work Due to Floods Can Claim 50% Unemployment Benefit for Up to 90 Days
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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.
On 27 September 2026, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Office of the Prime Minister announced that the Social Security Office (SSO) has reaffirmed the rights of Section 33 insured persons affected by natural disasters, especially floods. They can claim unemployment benefits for unemployment caused by force majeure.● Who Is Eligible?
Section 33 insured persons (employees of business establishments) who do not receive wages, in 2 cases
The employee cannot get to work because roads are cut off, floodwaters are high, or a disaster has struck the area where they live
The employer has temporarily closed because the business premises were damaged or affected by a natural disaster and cannot operate normally
● How Much Is the Benefit?
50% of the daily wage for the period of work stoppage or business closure, up to a total of 90 days
📌 Key condition: contributions must have been paid for at least 6 months within the 15 months before unemployment
● Documents Employees Need to Prepare
Unemployment benefit claim form (SSO 2-01/7)
Unemployment certificate from the employer
Copy of the first page of a savings account passbook (if Prompt Pay is not yet linked to your national ID number)
● Employer Responsibilities
The employer must issue a certificate and submit the claim on behalf of the employee, through either of 2 channels
- Online via the Social Security Office e-Service system
- In person at the Area, Provincial or Branch Social Security Office where the business is located
📞 Enquiries: Social Security hotline 1506 (24 hours) or www.sso.go.th
Source: Social Security Office / Office of the Prime Minister Spokesperson, 27 September 2026
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