BANGKOK, Thailand – The Social Security Office (SSO) has clarified its decision to raise the wage ceiling used to calculate contributions to the Social Security Fund, increasing the maximum monthly contribution from 750 baht to 875 baht. Deputy Secretary-General and SSO Spokesperson Niyada Seneemanomai said the previous ceiling had remained unchanged since the social security system was established more than 35 years ago. With the revised base, insured persons will receive benefits calculated from a higher wage level. The adjustment ensures that income-replacement benefits better reflect living costs for insured persons with higher earnings, especially during periods of unemployment or income loss. Under the new arrangement, insured persons earning up to 15,000 baht per month will continue to contribute 5 percent of their actual wages.