Work Injury
Regulatory Framework
First law: 1972 (announcement of the revolutionary party), implemented in 1974.
Current law: 1994 (workmen's compensation).
Type of program: Employer-liability system, involving compulsory insurance with a public carrier.
Source of Funds
Insured person: None.
Self-employed person: Not applicable.
Employer: 0.2% to 1% of annual payroll, according to the degree of risk.
The contribution is made annually. Beginning with the 5th year of contributions, the company's accident rate is taken into account when assessing the degree of risk.
There are no minimum earnings used to calculate contributions.
The maximum annual earnings used to calculate contributions are 240,000 baht.
Government: None.