Cabinet to extend social security cover to farm, street, domestic workers
The Labour Ministry will propose an expansion of social security coverage under Section 33 to include agricultural workers, street vendors and domestic workers.
The Thai Cabinet plans to extend social security coverage to farm, street, and domestic workers. Labour Minister Julapun Amornvivat will propose two changes. The first is Thailand's participation in the Global Coalition for Social Justice, which aims to reduce inequality, promote labour rights, and advance sustainable development.
The second proposal is a royal decree to expand Social Security Office coverage under Section 33 of the Social Security Act. This move aims to include agricultural, forestry, livestock farming, street vendors, and domestic workers, such as housekeepers. Once approved, there will be a 180-day transition period before these workers can join the social security system.
The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security will also amend the Protection of Victims of Domestic Violence Act to cover all forms of abuse - physical, psychological, sexual, and economic. This will introduce measures for swift victim protection and assistance, with clearer authority for officials and stronger cooperation among agencies.
Domestic violence cases will become non-compoundable, and penalties will be set based on the severity of the violence and the victim's circumstances. The government is focusing on domestic violence issues, as it is common in Thai society, to help ensure families live with greater confidence and safety.
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