Thailand cuts worker Social Security contributions, extends visa renewal deadlines

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Thailand cuts worker Social Security contributions, extends visa renewal deadlines

 

Labour Minister, Suchart Chomklin

 

Thailand’s cabinet decided today to cut the employee contribution to the Social Security Fund from 3% to 0.5% of their salaries for February and March, but to retain employer and government contributions at 3% and 2.75% respectively.

 

The cabinet also approved the Labour Ministry’s proposal to review the management of migrants from Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia currently working in Thailand.

 

Under the Labour Ministry’s plan, 1.4 million migrant workers holding “Pink cards” and who are currently undergoing medical checkups for the renewal of their visas, due by March 31st, will have the deadline extended until July 30th.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-cuts-worker-social-security-contributions-extends-visa-renewal-deadlines/

 

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-01-27

 

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