Social Security Reinforces Fund Stability, Generates Real Returns, Supports Retirement Security

"Social Security" maintains its name as the subject. Reinforces fund stability, generates real returns, supports retirement security, and announces increased old-age benefit returns for insured persons.

The Social Security Office brings good news to insured persons nationwide by announcing the old-age benefit return rates for 2025, published in the Government Gazette on 1 April 2026 GMT+7, effective from 2 April 2026 GMT+7. This reflects the fund's stability and efficiency in long-term management for the benefit of insured persons.

Ms. Kanchana Poongkaew, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office, revealed that insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 will receive an annual return rate of 2.97%, while those under Section 40 options 2 and 3 will receive 3.58% per year. This results from efficient investment management according to the 2025 investment plan, maximizing benefits for insured persons.

Regarding those eligible to receive old-age lump-sum benefits,

• Insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 who have reached 55 years old and ended their insured status, but have contributed for less than 180 months, will receive a lump sum based on their total contributions plus the specified annual returns.
• Insured persons under Section 40 options 2 and 3 who have reached 60 years old and ended their insured status will receive their savings plus returns. They may voluntarily make additional contributions to enhance retirement security.

The Social Security Office is committed to enhancing the quality of life for insured persons at every stage, especially by securing retirement through transparent and efficient fund management.

Insured persons can inquire for more details at Social Security offices nationwide or call the 24-hour hotline 1506. Updates are also available at www.sso.go.th.