Election Commission Certifies Social Security Board Election Results, Proposes Appointment to Labor Minister if No Objections Arise - Thairath English
The Social Security Office (SSO) proposed to the Election Commission (EC) today to certify the results of the Social Security Board election. It was revealed that if no objections are filed within seven days, the SSO will recommend the Labor Minister to make the appointments. The SSO emphasized that every step was conducted in accordance with laws and regulations, adhering to principles of correctness, transparency, and verifiability.
5 Nov 2026 GMT+7 The Social Security Office (SSO) disclosed progress on the election of representatives from the employers' side and the insured persons' side to serve as board members of the Social Security Committee ( Social Security Board election ), which was held on 11 Oct 2026. Today, the Social Security Office submitted the verified election results to the Election Commission for representatives of employers and insured persons (EC) for review and certification according to prescribed procedures and criteria. On this day, the EC announced the names of the top seven candidates receiving the highest votes from both the employers' and insured persons' sides as follows:
1. Ms. Sararin Ruangpanyawut, candidate number 64
2. Mr. Rattanasit Supaporn, candidate number 65
3. Mr. Krisada Arthit Jintakannon, candidate number 63
4. Ms. Sukhothai Hattrarat, candidate number 67
5. Mr. Kritwit Hrimthepathip, candidate number 66
6. Mr. Adison Kerdmongkol, candidate number 62
7. Ms. Patranit Srichandorn, candidate number 68
1. Mr. Thanapong Chueamuangphan, candidate number 42
2. Ms. Naritha Phokaianan, candidate number 43
3. Associate Professor Saththaram Thambutsadee, candidate number 44
4. Mr. Roengrit Laokij, candidate number 41
5. Mr. Pratthana Phoddee, candidate number 46
6. Ms. Porntip Mongyai, candidate number 47
7. Ms. Laksamee Suwanpakdee, candidate number 38
The Social Security Office will publish the election results for representatives of the employers and insured persons on the SSO website and at the SSO Bangkok area offices or provincial/branch offices. Candidates and voters who have exercised their right to vote may submit written objections against the individuals proposed for appointment as board members to the EC within seven days from the announcement date (by 12 Nov 2026). Objections may be submitted in person or authorized through a representative at the SSO Bangkok area offices or provincial offices, or sent via registered mail with return receipt. If no objections are received within the specified period, the Social Security Office will forward the names of the top seven elected candidates from each side to the Minister of Labor for consideration and appointment as members of the Social Security Committee.
However, the Social Security Office confirmed that all procedures will be conducted in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, upholding principles of accuracy, transparency, and verifiability, to ensure the announcement of results and appointment of Social Security Committee members proceeds smoothly and fairly for all parties involved. .
