Cabinet approves draft Social Security Act amendment extending Section 33 coverage to age 65
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What happened
The Cabinet approved a draft law amending the Social Security Act to keep Section 33 contributors covered until age 65 and to widen selected benefits. The approval creates a formal policy package that now needs parliamentary processing and follow-on regulations.
Why it matters
The draft turns a social-protection proposal into an active legislative item with fiscal and administrative consequences. It can alter Social Security Fund liabilities, employer and employee contribution expectations, and the timetable for implementing benefit changes.
Thailand's Cabinet approved a draft amendment to the Social Security Act at its November 3, 2026 meeting. The draft would extend Section 33 insured-worker coverage to age 65 and expand benefits including childbirth and old-age provisions. The measure now moves into legislative handling and, if enacted, will require implementing regulations within 60 days after the law takes effect.
Watch for
Cabinet Secretariat publication of the approved draft amendment and explanatory note after 2026-11-04 Council of State transmission or legal review filing for the Social Security Act amendment by 2026-11-07 Ministry of Labour or Social Security Office release of actuarial or fiscal estimates for the amended Section 33 benefits by 2026-11-07 House of Representatives coordination notice placing the amendment on a legislative queue or urgent agenda after 2026-11-04
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