05/11/2026 01:30 PM
Cabinet backs social security bill raising age ceiling to 65
The Cabinet has endorsed a Ministry of Labour bill that would raise the upper age limit for employees insured under Section 33 of Thailand’s social security system from 60 to 65, alongside wider benefits and more options for accessing old-age payments.
05/11/2026 08:30 AM
Proposal to maintain health insurance subsidies for 1.3 million ethnic minority individuals
The Ministry of Health has proposed continuing to subsidize at least 70% of health insurance (remiums for ethnic minority individuals living in areas that are no longer classified as disadvantaged. This measure aims to safeguard their access to medical care and prevent any disruption in their health insurance coverage once the current policy expires on October 31, 2026.
04/11/2026 10:10 AM
Ministry of Health issues new regulations on out-of-hospital emergency care
The Ministry of Health has issued Circular 42/2026/TT-BYT, which regulates the receipt of information and the procedures for out-of-hospital emergency care. The circular took effect on November 1.
03/11/2026 10:05 AM
From January 1, 2027: Standardized Procedures for Identifying and Compiling Lists of Health Insurance Participants Managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued Circular No. 28/2026/TT-BNV dated October 23, 2026, providing guidance on the identification and compilation of lists of health insurance (HI) participants under the state management of the Ministry. The Circular takes effect from January 1, 2027.
03/11/2026 09:43 AM
Expanding SI Coverage: From Policy Direction to Feasible Implementation Mechanisms (Part 2)
Expanding SI coverage is essential to strengthening social security and protecting workers’ long-term rights amid labour market changes. Effective implementation requires clearly defined target groups, contribution responsibilities and appropriate roadmaps, ensuring feasibility, fairness and sustainability
03/11/2026 09:00 AM
Free health checks help deliver peace of mind
A 90-day campaign took free health checks to remote hamlets and rubber plantations, and more than two million people were examined.
03/11/2026 08:56 AM
UNICEF and the US Government Support Stronger Social Protection Services for Children and Families in Moldova
New IT equipment will help national institutions improve access to social benefits for refugee and Moldovan families, while strengthening Moldova’s social protection system for the long term.
03/11/2026 08:20 AM
[Infographic]: How To Update Your Information On VssID-Digital Social Security
Would you like to change your phone number, email address, residential address, citizen ID number, or update your personal information on VssID – Digital Social Security? Explore the steps involved to ensure your personal information is accurately updated, making social security and health insurance transactions and benefit claims more convenient.
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