May 21, 2026 · boonarayapon.com
Thai Senate Summons
Dr. Boon to Parliament
Thailand's Senate Labor Committee has issued an official Garuda-seal invitation to Boon Arayapon to testify on the CARE pension formula — presenting both its merits and its flaws before the full committee. The hearing is set for Monday, May 25, 2026 at 14:00.
Now that Parliament has opened its doors, we will walk in and reclaim every drop of sweat our workers have earned.
— Boon Arayapon · May 20, 2026
Official Document
The Senate Invitation Letter
The Senate Labor Committee issued an official Garuda-seal letter to Boon Arayapon on May 20, 2026 — a landmark moment for Thailand's SSO reform movement.
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Ref. สว (กมธ ๓) ๐๐๑๙/๒๕๖๙ · Date: May 20, 2026
Subject: Invitation to Attend a Senate Labor Committee Meeting
To: Mr. Boon Arayapon
📅 Date & Time
Monday, May 25, 2026
14:00 ICT
📍 Venue
Meeting Room 406–407
Floor 4, Parliament Building
🎯 Agenda
Pros & cons of the
CARE pension formula
✉️ Pre-submit documents
At the 11th/2026 meeting of the Senate Labor Committee, members deliberated on the proposed revision to the pension calculation formula for Section 33 and Section 39 insured persons — the so-called CARE formula. The committee concluded that this issue directly affects millions of insured workers and therefore resolved to hear evidence from groups that oppose the CARE formula in order to conduct a fully informed review.
Why This Matters
A Turning Point for Thailand's Pension Reform
This invitation is far more than a courtesy — it is a formal recognition by Thailand's upper house that the CARE formula requires independent scrutiny.
Background
What Is the CARE Formula Dispute?
A brief explainer for international readers unfamiliar with Thailand's Social Security pension system.
The Core Problem
Thailand's Social Security Office (SSO) calculates old-age pensions using an average of the final 60 months of wages. For workers who contributed as Section 33 employees (capped at ฿15,000/month) and later as Section 39 self-insured members (capped at ฿4,800/month), this single average wipes out decades of higher contributions — reducing pensions by up to 70%.
Supreme Court Ruling 3307/2567 established that the two contribution periods should be calculated separately to preserve the higher wage base. The SSO has refused to apply this ruling nationwide, instead proposing the CARE formula — which the opposition argues fails to truly remedy the problem.
CARE Formula (Proposed by Ministry)
Blends Section 33 and Section 39 contributions into a single average — still depresses pensions for career-switch workers. Branded as a "patch" that avoids full compliance with the Supreme Court ruling.
Ruling 3307 Method (Boon's Position)
Calculate each period separately, preserving the ฿15,000 wage base earned during Section 33 years. The Supreme Court has already endorsed this approach.
Best 60 Months (Alternative Proposal)
Use the highest 60 months of contributions across the entire career — a standard adopted by most OECD pension systems that ensures pensions reflect a worker's peak earning years.
Debate Agenda — May 25
3 Key Points Boon Will Present
Boon Arayapon has prepared three evidence-based arguments for the senate committee hearing.
Help Build the Wall of Witnesses Before Monday
There are currently 1,359 registered witnesses.
Every name added before May 25 is another voice Dr. Boon carries into Parliament.
If you are — or know — a Section 39 insured worker affected by the CARE formula, register now.
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