Bangkok:The government has expressed its approval following the Election Commission's decision to endorse the new Social Security Board, highlighting the Ministry of Labour's readiness to collaborate for the benefit of insured individuals.
According to Thai News Agency, Lieutenant Colonel Patthadarasmi Thongsalooykorn, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, extended congratulations to the representatives elected to the new Social Security Board. The election results, held on October 11, 2026, have been officially verified by the Election Commission of Thailand, resulting in the election of 14 representatives—seven from the employer side and seven from the employee side.
The Deputy Spokesperson further emphasized the Ministry of Labour's commitment to working closely with the new board to advance social security initiatives. This collaboration aims to address public needs while ensuring the protection of the rights and benefits of insured individuals, with a focus on benefiting insured persons, employers, and employees alike.
Candidates and voters have a window of seven days from the announcement of the election results, up to November 12, 2026, to submit any objections regarding the board member nominations to the Election Commission. In the absence of objections, the Social Security Office will forward the names of the seven top-voted candidates from each side to the Minister of Labour for appointment to the board.
The Social Security Office has assured that the process will be conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, upholding principles of accuracy, transparency, and accountability to ensure a fair appointment process for the new Social Security Board.