Minister of Labour confirms transparency of Social Security Board election, denies rumors of overturning results

Published 2026-10-18

Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat gave an interview regarding the heated issue of the Social Security Board election, following rumors that there might be a petition to declare the election results void, which has caused concern among many insured persons waiting to follow the performance of the new board.

The Minister of Labour clarified that the rumors about overturning the election are untrue, confirming that the past election management process followed the steps prescribed by law and that there was no political interference as many had observed or worried about previously.

Furthermore, Mr. Julapun addressed the case of politicians participating in campaigns to encourage the public to exercise their right to vote, stating that this is normal and there are no legal prohibitions, as it promotes participation in democracy and encourages insured persons to exercise their rights to elect representatives to perform duties.

Regarding the verification of accuracy, the Minister stated that the relevant agencies are ready to cooperate fully if a petition for investigation is filed through normal procedures, to ensure transparency and build confidence for all insured persons that this election was fair and verifiable.

In conclusion, the Ministry of Labour continues to carry out its mission without any changes to the election results as rumored. Insured persons can rest assured that the Social Security Board will continue to perform its duties to look after the benefits of Thai workers according to the planned roadmap.

Sources: thestandard.co

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