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• The Social Security Office has implemented the provision of protection under Section 40 of the Social
Security Act.
1) SSO Family Program in Workplaces
“Your family, Our family – One Social Security Family”

- The Social Security Office (SSO) has implemented a protection scheme under Section 40 through
the SSO Family Program in Workplaces. The initiative allows employees to nominate one family member to enroll
as an insured person under Section 40
- Participating employers commit to covering the monthly contributions for that family member for
as long as the employee remains with the company. This program was initially piloted in Phetchaburi Province,
and later expanded to other provinces. The expansion included two types of employer support : Direct financial
contribution, or Public relations and awareness-raising, along with facilitating the collection and submission of

monthly contributions to the SSO. As of 2024: The program has been implemented in over 80 SSO provincial and
branch offices. 167 establishments have participated. 2,636 family members of employees are now protected
under the scheme.
2) Establishing Social Security Coverage for Thai Workers Abroad
The Social Security Office (SSO) has expanded its coverage to protect Thai workers employed
overseas by developing informational handbooks on social security and conducting public outreach to ensure
awareness and understanding of the available benefits and protections. Key efforts include:
- Collaborating with the Department of Employment to conduct outreach and register Thai workers
under Section 39 and Section 40 of the Social Security Act. These activities target workers attending pre-departure

orientation sessions prior to working abroad.
- Coordinating with labour attaché offices and labour sections in foreign countries to advocate and
promote participation in Thailand’s social security system. These agencies support publicity efforts to ensure
Thai workers abroad are informed of their entitlements and protections.
- Activating social security networks by engaging Thai worker leaders abroad to act as outreach
agents. These leaders help campaign for social security, register workers under Section 40, and assist in the
promotion of participation.

- Developing payment channels tailored for Thai insured persons under Section 40 who reside and
work abroad, making it easier for them to contribute to the system consistently.
3) Social Security Nationwide Campaign for Informal Workers across 5 Regions
The SSO launched a nationwide campaign to promote Section 40 insurance coverage among
informal sector workers across all five regions of Thailand. The program focused on: Enhancing understanding
of the benefits under Section 40, Encouraging dialogue and idea exchange, and Gathering regional
recommendations and feedback from local stakeholders. As of 2024, the campaign successfully reached
1,097 participants, strengthening local awareness and participation in the social security system tailored
to self-employed and informal workers.

4) Mobile Service Delivery Units (SDUs) for Remote Area Access
The Social Security Office (SSO) deployed Mobile Service Delivery Units (SDUs) to facilitate access
to Section 40 registration, contribution payment services, and provide counseling on social security benefits
to insured persons and members of the public residing in remote or underserved areas, where travel to SSO
offices may be inconvenient. These mobile units helped reduce geographical and logistical barriers to accessing
social protection services. As of 2024, the initiative has successfully reached and provided services to 416,125
individuals nationwide.

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