Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Overview: The Social Security Board confirmed a payment program for workers affected by COVID-19 shutdown. All support applies retrospectively to workers affected since March 1.
Workers who lost their jobs or have been suspended because their employers have folded can claim up to 50 percent of their wages, up to a limit of B15,000 per month for a maximum of up to 180 days.
For employees whose employers have stopped operating by reason of the government”s order to temporarily close operations, the same B15,000 limit applies, but only for a maximum of 60 days.
Employees forced to resign can claim 45 percent of their wages, up to B15,000 for a 90 day period.
Full details here: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1883650/social-security-fund-to-lend-helping-hand