Thailand's Adjustment of Wage Ceiling for Social Security Contributions

On 2 December 2025, the Cabinet approved in principle the draft ministerial regulation on minimum and maximum wages thresholds used as the basis for calculating social security contributions. 

The wage ceiling adjustment will be implemented in three phases to ensure suitability and minimise impact on insured persons and employers:

 

Phase 1 (2026 - 2028)

• Maximum wage ceiling: THB17,500
• Maximum contribution: THB875 per month

Phase 2 (2029 - 2031)

• Maximum wage ceiling: THB20,000
• Maximum contribution: THB1,000 per month

Phase 3 (2032 onwards)

• Maximum wage ceiling: THB23,000
• Maximum contribution: THB1,150 per month

 

The adjustment in Phase 1 will result in significant improvements in benefits for insured persons, including:

• Compensation for sickness/disability/unemployment
  From THB7,500 to THB8,750 per month

• Maternity allowance
  From THB22,500 to THB26,250 per case

• Death benefit
  From THB90,000 to THB105,000

• Pension (15 years of contribution)
  From THB3,000 to THB3,500 per month

• Pension (25 years of contribution)
  From THB5,250 to THB6,125 per month