Bangkok: The Secretary-General of the Social Security Office revealed that the public hearing showed 90% disagreed with the method of electing the Social Security Board members on a one-to-one basis.
According to Thai News Agency, the Secretary-General of the Social Security Office (SSO) disclosed the outcomes of a public hearing regarding the draft regulations for electing the new Social Security Board members. While the majority of opinions were expressed, the consensus was primarily in disagreement. The need to thoroughly analyze each opinion was emphasized before final findings are presented to the committee and the Minister of Labour.
Ms. Kanjana Poolkaew, the Secretary-General of the SSO, shared progress after the SSO conducted a public consultation from January 15 to February 14, 2026, on the draft regulations for selecting the Social Security Board. The consultation drew significant interest, with over 1.2 million submissions through three channels. Unofficial results from the public consultation indicate that more than 90% of participants disagree with the "one person, one vote" principle outlined in the new draft.
In terms of determining the "appropriate proportion" of representatives from the insured's side as per the Social Security Act, based on the number of insured persons, approximately 90% expressed disagreement. Regarding qualifications for eligible candidates, including transparency, political neutrality, or expertise, opinions were divided, with some participants choosing not to express a stance.
The adjustment of contribution criteria for election candidates saw 80% of respondents expressing disagreement. Furthermore, the issue of allowing election observers also received predominantly negative feedback. Once finalized, the Social Security Office will publish the official results on its website and other communication channels for public access.
The mentioned figures provide broad details, highlighting percentages of agreement, disagreement, or abstention. The Social Security Office will conduct a more detailed analysis of each question and opinion to determine future actions.
Upon completion of this process, a summary report of the public consultation will be prepared for the Sub-committee on Amending the Ministry of Labour's Regulations on the Criteria and Methods for Electing Employer and Employee Representatives to the Social Security Board, B.E. 2564 (2021). This report will be summarized and presented to the Social Security Board, expected to meet on March 23rd, before being submitted to the Minister of Labour.