Majority oppose Social Security voting ruleMore than 90% of respondents disagreed with the proposed "one person, one vote" rule to elect members of the Social Security Board (SSB) during a recent public hearing. The hearing, which closed on Feb 14, was conducted by the Social Security Office (SSO). The "one person, one vote" principle, a rule that allows each eligible voter to select only one representative, saw over 90% of respondents opposing the proposal. Respondents also voiced their opposition to several other issues including the number of representatives in the SSB from different groups of insured workers under Sections 33, 39 and 40 of the Social Security Act. The public hearing also saw respondents disagreeing on the issue of contribution requirements for voting eligibility -- which determines how much an insured person must contribute to qualify to vote.

Source: Bangkok Post March 07, 2026 11:52 UTC