Retirement support for people who worked in Thailand
After years of working in Thailand, Social Security Office (SSO) old-age benefits can be an important part of retirement planning. Yet a change of employer, missing records or a move overseas can leave someone unsure about their entitlement.
LevelMark Accounting offers SSO old-age pension claim assistance for Thai and foreign clients who were insured while working in Thailand. We help clarify the individual case and coordinate the agreed claim support, rather than assuming that everyone has the same entitlement.
Quick answer
SSO old-age pension assistance helps a former insured worker understand whether a pension claim is appropriate and have the relevant records and documentation reviewed. Eligibility depends on the applicable insurance rules, contribution history, age and insured status. Foreign nationality alone does not establish or exclude entitlement.
Why your employment history matters
The monthly pension and the one-off old-age benefit are different benefits, not interchangeable names for a refund of all social security contributions. Which benefit applies requires an individual assessment.
For someone who has worked for several Thai employers, records may be spread across different periods of employment. Checking that history can help identify inconsistencies before they complicate a claim.
Foreign clients may also need assistance understanding Thai correspondence and keeping information consistent across employment and identity records. Leaving Thailand does not, by itself, make a monthly pension payable.
How LevelMark can support your case
Our assistance focuses on:
- Case review: considering the relevant employment and contribution history against the benefit being requested.
- Document review: checking consistency and identifying information that needs clarification.
- Claim coordination: supporting the agreed preparation, submission and follow-up within the scope of the engagement.
We explain the proposed scope before work begins. Any representation must comply with the applicable authorization requirements; SSO makes the eligibility and payment decisions. Assistance is not a guarantee of approval, a particular amount or a fixed processing time.
For employers, our payroll and SSO services also support ongoing employee administration. Individual pension claims are separate from routine employer contribution filings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can a foreign national receive Thai SSO old-age benefits?
A foreign national who was insured while working in Thailand may have an entitlement. The applicable rules and the person’s insurance history must be reviewed; a work history or nationality alone is not enough to confirm a pension.
Is a monthly pension the same as a lump-sum benefit?
No. A pension provides monthly payments, while an old-age lump-sum benefit is paid once. The relevant conditions determine which benefit applies.
Can LevelMark assist if I am already outside Thailand?
Contact us to discuss your circumstances. We can assess the requested support and any authorization requirements before confirming whether the engagement can proceed.
Discuss your SSO pension claim with LevelMark
If you have worked in Thailand and want to understand whether our assistance fits your situation, contact LevelMark Accounting. We will discuss the service scope with you before requesting sensitive records through an agreed channel.
General service information as of October 2, 2026. Individual entitlements remain subject to the applicable rules and SSO’s assessment.