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Permanent Disability Benefits


Permanent disability benefit: For a total disability, the pension is 60% of the insured's monthly wage before the disability began and is paid for up to 15 years. Permanent disability benefits are paid according to a schedule in law.
The minimum monthly benefit is 60% of the minimum daily wage multiplied by 26 and must not exceed 60% of the average monthly wage.
The maximum monthly benefit is 12,000 baht.
Permanent partial disability benefit: The pension is 60% of the insured's monthly wage before the disability began. The benefit is paid from 2 months to 10 years, according to a schedule in law. In certain cases, the benefit may be paid as a lump sum.
The degree of disability is assessed annually by medical officers assigned by the Social Security Office.
Benefit adjustment: Benefits are adjusted on an ad hoc basis.