Linked projects

• - Thailand - Improving the existing social security systems - bridging gaps of inequity (country programme 2014-15)

Outcome summary

Outcome achieved

(1) The revised article of the Social Security Act extends coverage to the following benefits, sickness and injury benefit, maternity benefit, death, invalidity, old age and unemployment to all self-employed and informal economy workers, without any exception (domestic workers were specifically excluded before the revision of the legislation). The implementation will begin on 20 October 2015 (120 days after the announcement in the Royal Gazette). (2) Nearly 25 million workers in the informal sector, who are not covered by the Social Security Fund, Government Pension Fund or provident funds, and aged between 15 and 60, will be eligible for benefits under the retirement safety net provided by the fund. This is the pension benefit.If the person is under article 33 of the Social Security Act (aged between 15-60), he/she would be entitiled to all 7 benefits.

ILO's contribution to the outcome

ILO provided technical supports in meetings and consultations, including some training. Advocacy continues with a view to include domestic workers under the application of Article 33 that covers employees, who have an employer.