Progressive Social Security Group Challenges Ministry of Labour Over Board Appointments
The 'Progressive Social Security' team has demanded the Minister of Labour cancel the secret appointment of a committee tasked with selecting seven advisors for the Social Security Board.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, the 'Progressive Social Security' group has issued a formal statement urging Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat and the Social Security Office (SSO) to immediately halt the selection process for seven advisors to the Social Security Board. The group alleges that the ministry established a secret committee to appoint these advisors in a rushed manner just before the upcoming board elections.
The group contends that this process lacks transparency and fails to include representatives from insured employees or employers, effectively overstepping the authority of the board that is currently being elected. They argue that the appointment of these advisors should be deferred until the new, elected board is officially installed to ensure democratic legitimacy.
For residents and those contributing to the Thai social security system, this development highlights ongoing tensions regarding the governance and administrative oversight of the fund. The situation remains fluid, as it is yet to be confirmed how the Ministry of Labour will respond to these demands or whether the selection process will be suspended. Observers are waiting to see if the ministry will address the allegations of procedural irregularities or proceed with the appointments despite the public pushback.
