Draft ministerial regulation to increase unemployment benefits

Key objectives and changes:  

The primary purpose of this new regulation is to increase the rate of unemployment benefits for insured individuals who have been laid off. The core changes are as follows: 

• Increased benefit rate: Under current regulations, insured persons who are laid off receive unemployment benefits at a rate of 50% of their daily wage. This new Draft Ministerial Regulation will increase the rate to 60% of their daily wage. 
• Duration of benefits: Insured persons will continue to be entitled to such benefits for a maximum of 180 days per claim.  

The decision to raise the benefit rate stems from the recognition that the previous amount may no longer be adequate to cover the essential living expenses of insured persons. The increase aims to ensure that these benefits provide more sufficient and timely support.  

Reference (in Thai): 

Government News on 6 May 2025. Retrieved from the Royal Thai Government.