Question 1

How many employees must I have before registering as an employer?

Accepted Answer

Any employer with one or more employees is legally required to register as an employer with the Social Security Office and enroll each employee as an insured person under Section 33 of the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990). Registration must be completed within 30 days of the employee's first day of work. Employees eligible for enrollment must be between 15 and 60 years of age.

Question 2

How much are Social Security contributions?

Accepted Answer

Contributions are shared among three parties: employee, employer, and government. Contribution rates • Employee pays 5% of wages • Employer pays a matching 5% of wages • Government contributes 2.75% Wage base for calculation (2026) • Minimum: 1,650 THB (minimum contribution: 83 THB/month per party) • Maximum: 17,500 THB (maximum contribution: 875 THB/month per party) Contributions must be remitted by the 15th of the following month. Late payments incur a surcharge of 2% per month on the outstanding amount.

Question 3

What benefits do employees receive from Social Security?

Accepted Answer

Insured persons under Section 33 are covered in 7 cases 1. Illness / Work-related injury • Free medical treatment at the registered hospital • Compensation of 50% of wages during absence 2. Maternity • Flat-rate childbirth allowance (unlimited number of births) • Maternity leave compensation of 50% of wages for up to 90 days 3. Disability • 50% of wages (for severe cases) for life 4. Death • Funeral allowance + bereavement grant to dependants 5. Child support • 800 THB/month per child from birth until age 6 (maximum 3 children at a time) 6. Old age • Monthly pension (after contributing for 180 months / 15 years) or lump-sum severance 7. Unemployment • Dismissed: 50% of wages for up to 180 days • Resigned: 30% of wages for up to 90 days Eligibility conditions for each case depend on the number of contribution months paid.

Question 4

Do foreign employees need to be registered for Social Security?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Foreign employees working in Thailand are entitled to Social Security coverage on the same basis as Thai employees — all 7 cases apply. Conditions • A valid Work Permit is required • Employers must register foreign employees within 30 days, same as Thai employees • Contribution rates are identical (5% per party) Additional documents for foreign employees • Copy of passport • Copy of work permit Common issues • Foreign employees (particularly migrant workers from neighboring countries) often have incomplete documents or a work permit that is still being processed, making registration more complex than usual. • In some cases the employee has not yet been deregistered by the previous employer, requiring additional coordination. Our team has extensive experience handling foreign employees from neighboring and other countries and can advise on individual cases.

Question 5

Does a company director need to register for Social Security?

Accepted Answer

It depends on whether the director qualifies as an "employee" under the Social Security Act. Must register • Directors who work under the company's authority, receive a regular salary, and have defined working hours Not required to register • Founding directors / shareholders who manage the company independently with no supervisor — they are considered "employers," not "employees" • Managing partners of a limited partnership are considered business owners The key criterion is whether the director has an "employment relationship" with the company (has a supervisor, is subject to company rules, receives a regular salary, has defined working hours). If you are unsure, please contact our team for advice.

Question 6

An employee hasn't been deregistered by the previous employer — what should we do?

Accepted Answer

The new employer can still report the employee as a new hire. The system will accept the new enrollment, but the records may still show the previous employer. Steps to take • Ask the employee to contact the previous employer to file the termination notice (SSS Form 6-09) • If the previous employer cannot be reached, the employee may go directly to the local Social Security Office with supporting documents (national ID, resignation or termination letter) and request the SSO to follow up with the previous employer Potential impact • Unemployment benefit claims may be affected, as the previous employer must file the termination before the claim can be processed Our team will handle all coordination on the new employer's side.

Question 7

How long does the registration process take?

Accepted Answer

Employer registration is generally quick. Approximate timeline: • Preparation of government forms: approximately 5–7 business days (after receiving all information) • Client signature and stamping — then documents are returned to us • Filing and receiving the result: the workplace number is typically issued on the same day when all documents are complete and correct Cases that may take longer: • Incomplete or erroneous documents requiring correction and re-filing • Foreign employees with incomplete documents (expired or pending passport / work permit) • Employees not yet deregistered by the previous employer Overall, the average total turnaround is approximately 7–14 business days (excluding the time taken by the client to sign documents).

Question 8

What are the penalties for not registering as an employer?

Accepted Answer

Under the Social Security Act B.E. 2533 (1990), penalties apply to employers who do not comply with the law. Failure to register employer / employees • Imprisonment of up to 6 months, or a fine of up to 20,000 THB, or both Failure to remit contributions, or late remittance • Imprisonment of up to 6 months, or a fine of up to 20,000 THB, or both • A surcharge of 2% per month on the outstanding contribution amount Deducting contributions from employees but not remitting them • Imprisonment of up to 6 months, or a fine of up to 20,000 THB, or both • Back contributions must be paid in full, plus the surcharge Beyond legal penalties, employees who have not been registered will not receive Social Security benefits in any of the 7 cases — and the employer may be held liable for the resulting costs.

Question 9

What are my ongoing obligations after registration?

Accepted Answer

Once employer registration is complete, you have ongoing obligations to fulfill regularly. Monthly obligations • Remit contributions by the 15th of the following month by submitting SSS Form 1-10 (can be done via the e-Service system) Obligations upon changes • Report new hires within 30 days of their start date (SSS Form 1-03) • Report terminations within 15 days of the employee's last working day (SSS Form 6-09) • Report changes to workplace information such as relocation, name change, or director change What employees should know • Employees can change their Social Security hospital once per year through the SSO Connect app or the SSO Line Official account • When an employee resigns or is dismissed, they must register at the Employment Office within 30 days to claim unemployment benefit Our team will thoroughly brief you on all your ongoing obligations after registration is complete.

Question 10

Do part-time or temporary employees need to be registered for Social Security?

Accepted Answer

Yes, registration is required. Part-time and temporary employees who work under an employment contract are considered "employees" under the Social Security Act, regardless of the number of hours per day or days per week they work. Must register • Hourly / daily part-time employees working under an employment contract • Temporary / fixed-term contract employees • Probationary employees (must be registered from the first day of work) Not required to register • Freelancers / contractors who do not have an employer-employee relationship • Independent contractors working on a project basis without a supervisor How are contributions calculated? • Actual wages paid in each month are used as the calculation base (minimum 1,650 THB, maximum 17,500 THB) • If wages in any month fall below 1,650 THB, the minimum base of 1,650 THB applies The key principle is the nature of the legal relationship — if it is an employment contract (employer-employee), registration is always required, whether the work is full-time or part-time.

Question 11

Can I order document preparation only, without the filing service?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to our full end-to-end service (document preparation + filing), we also offer a document and government form preparation-only service for clients who prefer to file the registration themselves. What is included • All required government forms (SSS Form 1-01, 1-02, 1-03, 9-02, employee list) • Power of attorney • Premises consent letter • Full review of all documents for accuracy before handover Contact our team to choose the service option that best suits your needs.

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