Social Security Section 39 - Base 4,800 baht x 9% = 432 baht/month
For those who were Section 33 and left work but still need social security benefits 6 case
Check the latest official source 3 June 2026
Social Security Section 39 Calculator
The Social Security Section 39 Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own social security section 39 figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.
Enter the number of months you want to plan. The system will calculate the total contribution amount, summarize the remaining rights and points to check before actually applying.
Quick answer.
Section 39 Year 2026 Pay 432 baht Per Month
The normal rate is calculated from the base fixed wage 4,800 baht x 9% = 432 baht per month. If paid full 12 month will include 5,184 baht per year and protect 6 cases excluding unemployment
Official reference source
Checking numbers from the Medicare and Medicaid services.
Use this reference to distinguish normal rates from area-specific discounts and reduce the risk of old data in search results.
Before using the result
- This tool calculates the normal rate after May 2026 is 432 baht/month
- The reduction rate was only available for disaster-prone areas in 9 southern provinces in the period December 2025 to May 2026.
- This is a contribution result, not a registration or entitlement confirmation from the Social Security Office.
- Some entitlements depend on your contribution history and the terms of the Social Security Office.
DetailsSection 39
- Base: 4,800 baht/month Fixed base, not dependent on actual income
- The rate of contribution: 9% = 432 baht/month
- The self-insured is the one who pays the monthly contribution. No employer contributes like Section 33
- Must be applied for within 6 months of leaving the job and has been a Section 33 continuing under the terms of the PPS.
- The 6 coverage includes illness, childbirth, disability, death, child support and old age.
- No unemployment coverage, so you should plan for cash while you're looking for a new job.
How is Section 39 different from Section 33?
| Subject | Section 33 | Section 39 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Employees with employers. | Former employees who applied themselves. |
| The contribution. | 5% of wages base 1,650-17,500 baht maximum 875 baht/month | 432 baht/month fixed |
| Unemployment benefits. | It's conditional. | No. |
| Old age. | Yes, from the actual salary base, not above the ceiling. | Yes, from the stationary base 4,800 baht |
Reference source
- State Information Service Center - Difference between 39 and 40 - Confirm that the M.39 must pay 432 baht/month and receive 6 protection in the case of old age
- Government Information Service Center - Area-specific reductions - Use to separate the normal rate 432 baht/month from the temporary relief in disaster areas Dec. 2025 to May 2026
- Social Security. - Use it to check the registration, payment channels and latest announcements before proceeding.
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How to use the Social Security Section 39 Calculator
Use this page to test a specific social security section 39 scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the social security section 39 estimate instead of relying on a generic example.
- Build a baseline social security section 39 case with figures that match your situation.
- Run a second social security section 39 case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
- Record the difference between the two social security section 39 results and the input responsible for it.
Inputs for the social security section 39 estimate
For this social security section 39 calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.
How the social security section 39 result is calculated
The calculator applies the displayed pay period, rate, deduction and statutory assumptions to the employment figures entered. Reusing the same social security section 39 inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.
Checks for a social security section 39 decision
Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For social security section 39, Use the result to reconcile a payslip or plan take-home pay. Employer payroll rules, benefits, withholding and statutory contributions can change the final amount. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.
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- 26 July 2026