The Ministry of Labor’s Social Security Office has announced an increase in monthly child support payments for individuals under Sections 33 and 39 of the Social Security Act. The payment will rise from THB 800 to THB 1,000 per child per month for children from birth up to six years old, effective January 1, 2025.

Key details include:

  1. Automatic Adjustment for Current Beneficiaries: For insured individuals already receiving child support, payments for January 2025 will automatically increase to THB 1,000.
  2. Application for New Beneficiaries: New eligible beneficiaries must submit a benefit application to the Social Security Office. Payments for January 2025 will also be processed automatically for these applicants. Applications must be submitted within two years to claim the benefits.

The increase applies to up to three children per insured individual. The proposal is currently undergoing legal review and will be submitted to the Cabinet for final approval.