People's Party Urges Prime Minister to Endorse Social Security Reform Bill
Opposition MP Sahatsawat Khumkong has called on the Prime Minister to sign off on the People's Party's Social Security Act amendment, arguing the Cabinet's version fails to address structural issues.
On November 6, 2026, Sahatsawat Khumkong, a People's Party MP for Chonburi, publicly urged the Prime Minister to expedite the endorsement of the party's proposed Social Security Act amendment. The bill, submitted to the House of Representatives and the Prime Minister's office on May 1, 2026, remains pending the Prime Minister's signature, which is required for legislation involving financial matters.
Sahatsawat criticized the Cabinet's recently approved version of the bill, claiming it merely makes minor adjustments to benefits rather than implementing the comprehensive structural reforms promised during the election campaign. He argued that the government's proposal fails to address transparency and the fundamental management of the Social Security Fund, describing it as a superficial fix rather than a true reform.
For residents and workers in Thailand, this legislative debate is significant as it concerns the long-term management and transparency of the national social security system. While the Cabinet's bill is moving toward parliamentary review, the People's Party is pushing for their version to be considered alongside it to ensure deeper systemic changes. It remains to be confirmed whether the Prime Minister will provide the necessary endorsement for the opposition's bill or if the government will proceed solely with its own proposal. No immediate changes to current social security benefits or administrative procedures have been enacted at this time.
