Registering for social security

  • Registering for social security in Thailand is mandatory for both employers and employees. The system provides benefits such as healthcare, maternity leave, disability coverage, and pensions. Below is a step-by-step guide to registration:

1. Employer Registration

Before hiring employees, the employer must register with the Social Security Office (SSO).

  • Required Documents:

– Company registration certificate (ใบรับรองบริษัท)

– Tax ID card (ภ.พ.20)

– List of shareholders (if applicable) – Director’s ID card/passpo

– Company affidavit (if required)

– Power of attorney (if someone else is submitting the application)

  • Process:

1. Submit Documents at the nearest Social Security Office or online via the SSO website (www.sso.go.th)

2. Receive Employer Social Security Registration Number.

3. Start reporting employee details within 30 days of hiring.

2. Employee Registration

Employers must register employees within 30 days of their start date.

Required Documents:

  • Employee’s ID card (or passport for foreigners)
  • Employee’s House Registration (Tabien Baan) (if Thai)
  • Work permit (for foreigners)
  • Signed employment contract

Process:

  1. Fill out Form SSO-1-10 (Employee Registration).
  2. Submit to the SSO office or online.
  3. Employees receive a Social Security Card (or can link to the SSO app).

3. Monthly Contributions

  • Both employer and employee contribute 5% of the salary (capped at 15,000 THB/month).
  • The government contributes 2.75%.
  • Payments must be made by the 15th of the following month.

Payment Methods:

  • Bank transfer
  • Online via SSO website
  • At SSO offices or designated banks (e.g., Krungthai Bank)
 
 

4. Social Security Benefits

Once registered, employees are eligible for:

  • Healthcare (after 3 months of contributions)
  • Maternity leave (50% of salary for up to 90 days)
  • Disability benefits
  • Child allowance (for employees with children)
  • Unemployment benefits (if laid off)

Old-age pension (after 180 months of contributions)

5. Compliance & Penalties

- Late registration → Fine up to 2,000 THB.
- Late payments → 1% monthly interest.
- Failure to comply → Legal action.

6. Foreign Employees

- Must have a work permit and valid visa.
- Entitled to the same benefits as Thai employees.
- Employer must register them within 30 days.

7. Online Services

- Employers can manage registrations and payments via:
- SSO e-Service (https://www.sso.go.th)
- SSO Mobile App (for employees to check benefits)